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Happy Birthday to "The Man Who Created Disco," Earl Young

Summary by SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews
We wish a very happy birthday today to drummer supreme, Earl Young, often credited as “The Man Who Created Disco.” He was born on June 2, 1940. While he has never been a household name, it is tough to overstate the importance of Earl Young in the history of soul music. As arguably the most important R&B drummer of the 1970s, and the creator of the four-on-the-floor drum beat that became the foundation of the disco sound, Young is iconic. And as …
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SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews broke the news in on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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