Disco Ball Frenzy: The Unofficial History

In the dimly lit, polyester-clad world of disco, the ball was always spinning. But have you ever wondered where it all began?

Early Years (1970s)

It's 1975, and the disco bug has bitten the world. Studio 54 is the place to be, and Saturday Night Fever is the soundtrack. But little do we know, a secret underground club is brewing in the shadows, where the real magic happens.

Read about the accidental discovery of the disco ball

The Golden Age (1976-1979)

The disco ball has risen to the top of the dance floor, and the world can't get enough. From the Bee Gees to the Bee Gees' lawyers, everyone's dancing under the sparkling lights.

Learn about the infamous Disco Ball Concerts of 1977

Explore the outlandish fashions of the era

The Dark Ages (1980-1985)

As the disco era fades away, the ball's popularity wanes. But don't be fooled, the spirit of disco lives on.

Read about the underground movement that refused to let the disco go

Discover how disco influences the art world