Nicky Siano – Influences

A pioneer of the early disco scene, Nicky Siano's stint at The Gallery in New York undoubtedly defined his signature style. Siano is credited as having helped launch the careers of such legendary figures as Grace Jones and Frankie Knuckles. He also recently released the film 'Love Is The Message' which takes a look at a night at the Gallery from 1977. Ahead of his appearance thanks at infamous East London strip club Metropolis later this month, we asked him about the tracks that had most inspired him.
Nicky Siano plays Metropolis for Feelings on 15th November, click here for more information.
In 1971 when I started playing records, I heard this song and knew it was my kind of music, FUNKY AS ALL HELL. When I got it, the very beginning is an a-cappella “nah nah nah nah nah” so I used this behind many records as a sound effect, playing it til today behind other songs.
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