In 1971, I got a job at a small club on Queens Blvd. called the Menagerie. The club legally held 120 people. Within a few weeks, I had over 600 people. (every fri. & sat. nite). Once a week (usually on fri.) I would visit various record companies for promo records to play at my club.
I was a charter member of the very first record pool (99 prince st.). I helped write the “Declaration of Intent” letter that was sent to Promo Departments of all the major record companies in New York City.
In 1972, I was voted New York’s #1 DJ, by my peers. I also received a plaque from Motown Records, as the best new disc jockey that same year. But for me, it was always about delivering the music smoothly & creatively; making the crowd party.
