Ron Hardy (May 8, 1958 – March 2, 1992) was an American, Chicago, Illinois-based DJ and record producer of early house music. He is well known for playing records at the Muzic Box, a Chicago house music club. Decades after his death, he is recognized for his innovative edits and mixes of disco, soul music, funk and early house music.

2024年9月11日 · I Was There: The Rise of House Music in Chicago tracks the impact of DJ Ron Hardy before his untimely death in 1992 at the age of 33 after battling AIDS. Made with the blessing of Ron Hardy's nephew Bill Hardy, the film focuses on the culmination of social issues of Chicago — racism, Reagaonmics, the AIDS crisis, and general civil unrest ...

2023年8月5日 · Ron Hardy, a true pioneer of house music, became the legendary figure at the iconic Music Box nightclub, where he wielded his unyielding passion for music and unmatched mixing skills to create a dance floor experience like no other.

2008年5月9日 · Listen to mixes from legendary 1980s Chicago house DJ Ron Hardy and learn what he played at the Muzic Box and Club C.O.D.

2010年6月7日 · Ron Hardy (May 8, 1958-March 2, 1992), DJ at Chicago’s Music Box from 1982 to 1986, was instrumental in the creation of house music. In addition to playing disco edits and Italo imports (like other club DJs at the time), he played tapes handed to him by local producers, including early demos by Chip E. and Steve Hurley (aka J.M. Silk).

2022年11月15日 · Ron Hardy was instrumental in the development of House Music. An innovator and originator of the genre, he is highly regarded not only for his iconic performances at the Music Box, but his...

Ron Hardy is the only man who can test Frankie Knuckles' status as the godfather of Chicago house music. Though he never recorded under his own name and left little evidence of his life, Hardy was the major name for Chicago dance music from the late '70s to the mid-'80s.

Ron Hardy is the only man who can test Frankie Knuckles' status as Godfather of Chicago House Music. Though he rarely recorded under his own name and left little evidence of his life, Hardy was the major name for Chicago's dance music from the late '70s to the mid-'80s.

2024年9月11日 · A Kickstarter has been launched to help bring a documentary to life charting the life and legacy of Chicago house legend Ron Hardy. I Was There: The Rise of House Music in Chicago features interviews with artists including Jamie 3:26 and Robert Owens, exploring the early evolution of house music.

1992年3月2日 · Explore Ron Hardy's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Ron Hardy on AllMusic.