RANDOM TRAXMARCUS MIXXWITHOUT MAKEUP(RON HARDY MIX)
Ron Hardy was an influential American DJ and producer, best known for his residency at the Chicago nightclub The Music Box during the 1980s. He played a crucial role in the development and popularization of house music. Hardy was known for his energetic, raw, and experimental mixing style, often playing reel-to-reel edits and unreleased tracks. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he embraced more aggressive, industrial, and psychedelic sounds. His sets were fast-paced and emotionally intense, drawing crowds that were deeply loyal and often underground in nature. He championed early acid house, being one of the first DJs to play tracks like Phuture's "Acid Tracks" before they were widely accepted. Hardy was deeply respected for his fearless taste and ability to transform dance floors with obscure or challenging music. He often edited tracks himself, customizing them for maximum impact during his sets. Though he never gained mainstream fame like some peers, his legacy influenced generations of DJs and producers. Ron Hardy passed away in 1992, but his mythic reputation continues to shape dance music culture today. Without Makeup (Ron Hardy Mix) on Discogs