The Host Who Refused to Be Called a DJ: David Mancuso, Born 20 October 1944, and the Party That Wrote the Club Rulebook Club CultureDance Music HistoryDavid MancusoDiscoFrankie KnucklesKlipschornLarry LevanLove Saves the DayNew YorkOn This DayParadise GarageRecord PoolSound SystemThe Loft October 20, 2026 David Mancuso, born 20 October 1944, built The Loft as an invitation-only home party with a serious sound system and no alcohol. Most of the modern club still follows his rules. Read More
