Larry Levan AKA Lawrence Philpot
Born: 20-Jul-1954 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Died: 8-Nov-1992 Location of death: New York City Cause of death: Heart Failure [1]
Gender: Male Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian Race or Ethnicity: Black Occupation: Disc Jockey Nationality: United States Executive summary: Legendary Disco DJ From 1976 to 1987, Levan was the resident DJ at the Paradise Garage, a converted indoor garage in Soho. Cut his first record in 1978, a remix of "C is for Cookie" by Cookie Monster from Sesame Street.
[1] Died of endocarditis, an inflammation of the lining of the heart, exacerbated by years of hard drug use.
Mother: Minnie Levan (dressmaker) Sister: Minnie Levan (b. 1936, twin) Brother: Isaac Levan (b. 1936, twin)
Risk Factors: Cocaine, Heroin, Asthma
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR Maestro (22-Feb-2003) · Himself
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