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Submitted by johnniep, Jan 10, 2008 02:42

O wow...I was on Towelroad and came across this sad anecdote on Mel. What great memories I have. Loved that song HOT SHOT and McArthurs Park by Donna Summer; I love to hear it every New YEAR on the Dance Floors of New York. A legend for sure on a trend that has stuck around the turntables till this day, the 12 inch. I remember going to a record store on the lower eastside at a very young age and asking the young sales guy, "Do you have a 12 inch." Well, he looked at me funny, and then said, " by who." Mel was a master and financially backed one if not the only most memorable musical nightlife atmospheres in New York City history, The Paradise Garage. Say so long to an era that was Mel Cheren, but leaves a legacy truly to be celebrated until the end of time. He is one HOTSHOT legend.

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Mel, Tonight was the first Friday night since I knew you were boogi-ing elsewhere. You don't have a top five(in my... [MORE]	Danny Coggan	Feb 1, 2008 20:16
Mel: We embrace all the hard work you put into making us "Keep On Dancin". Say hello to Larry for us...We... [MORE]	Eric Cruz	Jan 31, 2008 23:00
I just opened a magazine and Mel's name appeared in the obituaries. You made us dance in the UK mate.... [MORE]	Danny Coggan	Jan 26, 2008 08:56
O wow...I was on Towelroad and came across this sad anecdote on Mel. What great memories I have. Loved that...	johnniep	Jan 10, 2008 02:42
Sorry to paraphrase Mel, but this new generation...the new kids today...have no concept of the idea of foundations and bedrock.... [MORE]	Wari Shade	Jan 1, 2008 22:07
There are many things this man did and I admire. I would like to learn more about him. [MORE]	John House	Jan 5, 2008 17:19
I had the joy and honour of knowing Mel 26 years - from the start of my Industry journey at... [MORE]	Divinah Shantefeire'	Dec 23, 2007 18:11
Thank you so much for writting such a wonderful article on Mel's life. He was indeed a treasure, and will... [MORE]	Sherdina Straughn	Dec 14, 2007 14:04
Well, I really do not know what to say, as this is sudden and finding out that Mel passed away... [MORE]	Troy Longmire	Dec 13, 2007 11:46
Always in my heart, in my soul and in my life. I thank you beacause today I'm what I'm for... [MORE]	Daniele	Dec 13, 2007 04:06
What more can I say except that I loved Mel Cheren for all that he stood for and all that... [MORE]	Raven Fox	Dec 11, 2007 13:59
I am sadder than most this day, because I just learned that one of the people who believed in me... [MORE]	Spyder D hughes	Dec 13, 2007 06:32
Thank you for writing beautifully about Mel's remarkable life. I miss him already. Krishna [MORE]	Krishna Stone	Dec 11, 2007 10:31

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