Dave Gahan’s Addiction History Dave Gahan, the iconic lead singer of Depeche Mode, has been remarkably open about his long battle with addiction, which began in his late teens and nearly ended his life multiple times during the band’s peak … Continue reading Dave Gahan From Hell to Heaven
The original Studio 54 building is still very much there at 254 West 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan—it’s been a NYC landmark since the ’80s (officially protected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission). But alas, no, it’s not a disco club … Continue reading What’s happening at Studio 54
Born Sylvester James Jr. in 1947 in Los Angeles, he sang in Pentecostal church choirs as a kid (that gospel influence shines through in his vocals) but left home young due to family issues around his queerness. He found community … Continue reading Sylvester the Disco King of Music
