20 Mind-Blowing Images from the Chaos of 'Disco Demolition Night'
Do you have a strong dislike for disco music? Well, back in 1979, radio personality Steve Dahl organized a controversial event called "Disco Demolition Night" at Chicago's Comiskey Park. Partnering with the White Sox, Dahl encouraged fans to bring their disco records to the ballpark to be destroyed in a massive dumpster fire between games of a doubleheader.
What was expected to be a crowd of 20,000 turned into a chaotic scene as 50,000 people showed up, many of whom were there solely to witness the destruction of disco. The event quickly spiraled out of control, leading to a riot-like atmosphere with police intervention, stadium ushers being overwhelmed, and the White Sox having to forfeit the second game.
Despite Dahl's denial of any racial undertones, the event was widely viewed as anti-disco and anti-black. The aftermath of "Disco Demolition Night" left a lasting impact on the music and cultural landscape of the time. Check out these 21 insane photos capturing the wild and unruly scene at Comiskey Park during this infamous event.
