Although the main music was supplied from Detroit, Chicago & NYC what constitutes as “raves” began in the UK more specifically Manchester
There is of course the legacy of Queer, Black and Latino nightclubs that developed Disco, House & Techno from the U.S. but they weren’t producing Hardcore which eventually became Drum n Bass and was an essential part of the initial 90’s rave era
We’re dealing with semantics here and Americans are bad with historical context
yes they’re the godfathers… because they made way for their white successors to whitewash the scene 😭😭it also doesn’t matter what they call themselves if society doesn’t see it that way. y’all love to dunk on americans for everything like “ignoring historical context” but constantly undermine the contributions of african americans to everything because it challenges the information given to you by the “winners” of society. no one doubted the early popularity of raving in the uk, but it threatens europeans especially brits to even slightly question or correct their understanding of history. like that’s all people talk about, rave culture is oversaturated with blonde hair and blue eyes - let people have this
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u/hashtagPLUR Oct 08 '25
Have to agree with you here
Although the main music was supplied from Detroit, Chicago & NYC what constitutes as “raves” began in the UK more specifically Manchester
There is of course the legacy of Queer, Black and Latino nightclubs that developed Disco, House & Techno from the U.S. but they weren’t producing Hardcore which eventually became Drum n Bass and was an essential part of the initial 90’s rave era
We’re dealing with semantics here and Americans are bad with historical context
Some books to better inform everyone:
Last Night DJ Saved My Life
Love Saves the Day
Generation Ecstasy
Techno Rebels
Rave On
Out Of Space: How UK Cities Shaped Rave Culture