Class of 808 is a blog celebrating the golden age of Acid House through to early Hardcore; the music, the visuals, the parties, the fashion, the artwork.Tumblr (3.0; @classof808)http://www.classof808.com/<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/04/23/151218475/the-music-and-meaning-of-paris-is-burning">The Music And Meaning Of 'Paris Is Burning'</a>http://www.classof808.com/post/23992202664http://www.classof808.com/post/23992202664Tue, 29 May 2012 12:25:01 +0100<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xZDJwkwk8vA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Detroit Techno - The Creation of Techno Music</p> <p>A one hour documentary exploring the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace.</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23924121859http://www.classof808.com/post/23924121859Mon, 28 May 2012 12:19:48 +0100<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XNgBcUIgTbE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>G Double E - Fire When Ready</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23856405622http://www.classof808.com/post/23856405622Sun, 27 May 2012 12:23:09 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls4zj35WYB1qgnk9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.classof808.com/post/23790599616http://www.classof808.com/post/23790599616Sat, 26 May 2012 12:27:19 +0100<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UxQQ04kN6M4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Kraze - The Party (1988)</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23728679838http://www.classof808.com/post/23728679838Fri, 25 May 2012 12:26:22 +0100acid housevideo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3350agtsM1qibw0so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://movingdeep.tumblr.com/post/21844212816/grace-jones-at-the-paradise-garage" target="_blank">movingdeep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Grace Jones at The Paradise Garage.</p> </blockquote>http://www.classof808.com/post/23666992153http://www.classof808.com/post/23666992153Thu, 24 May 2012 12:26:52 +0100<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23604214833/tumblr_lswhx7seoo1qgnk9p&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1 class="with-artwork"><em><em>Tommie Sunshine [pre-‘89 Chicago Acid House mix] </em></em></h1> <p>Tommie Sunshine (Pre 89 Chicago Acid House Mix)</p> <p><br/> Tracklist:</p> <p><br/> The It – Donnie [DJ International Records]<br/> A Black Man, A Black Man & Another Black Man – I Believe [House Records]<br/> Farley Funkin’ Keith – Jackin’ The Bass [House Records]<br/> The Endless Pokers - The Poke (Your Turn 2 Work Me Mix) [DJ International Records]<br/> Maurice Joshua w/ Hot Hands Hula – This Is Acid [Trax Records]<br/> Armando – Confusion’s Revenge [Jack Trax]<br/> Martin Luther King Jr. – I Have A Dream Speech (Excerpt)<br/> Frankie Knuckles Presents Jamie Principle – Baby Wants To Ride (X-Rated) [Trax Records]<br/> Steve Poindexter – Computer Madness [Muzique Records]<br/> Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem) [Trax Records]<br/> Hercules – Seven Ways (Vocal) [Dance Mania Rceords]<br/> Adonis – No Way Back (Vocal) [Trax Records]<br/> Fast Eddie – Hip House [DJ International Records]<br/> Armando – 100% Of Disin’ You [Warehouse Records]</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23604214833http://www.classof808.com/post/23604214833Wed, 23 May 2012 12:31:18 +0100mixes<a href="http://www.google.co.uk/">Moog on Google's homepage</a>: <p><img height="422" src="http://i.imgur.com/oAe1T.jpg" width="674"/></p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23602039132http://www.classof808.com/post/23602039132Wed, 23 May 2012 10:53:16 +0100<iframe width="400" height="323" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Jz_gKisNgxY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz_gKisNgxY&playnext=1&list=PL21B7B6D5A387EBD3" target="_blank">UK Pirate Radio Documentary - Making Waves</a></p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23539663154http://www.classof808.com/post/23539663154Tue, 22 May 2012 12:31:41 +0100Pirate Radio<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m481hf6Y0N1qgnk9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Catch us playing this event alongside a LEGENDARY lineup – we’ll be dropping a set of classic acid house sounds and perhaps throwing in a few newer acid sounds…</p> <p><a href="http://secretraindance.com" target="_blank">http://secretraindance.com</a></p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23289795804http://www.classof808.com/post/23289795804Fri, 18 May 2012 14:58:27 +0100<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FmOXO_46EFk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Armando - Pleasure Dome</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23285819142http://www.classof808.com/post/23285819142Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:31 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsuv2i8kw71qgnk9po1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Biology - Flyer</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23224200166http://www.classof808.com/post/23224200166Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:26 +0100flyer<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4szgLABuoLA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Xpansions Move your body (higher)</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23160754815http://www.classof808.com/post/23160754815Wed, 16 May 2012 12:32:05 +0100video<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23099106739/tumblr_lswi0vs14m1qgnk9p&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Straight Jackin’ Acid House Mix</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23099106739http://www.classof808.com/post/23099106739Tue, 15 May 2012 12:31:45 +0100mixes<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ML5O1oH_3Rg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Joey Beltram - My Sound (1991)</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/23033842037http://www.classof808.com/post/23033842037Mon, 14 May 2012 12:31:42 +0100Joey BeltramMy Sound1991Acid HouseRaveHardcore<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FJZ4x4j-Chs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Alright - Urban Soul</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/22964252970http://www.classof808.com/post/22964252970Sun, 13 May 2012 12:31:42 +0100<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rMR41Lxb1L4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is Acid House, 1988</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/22896379128http://www.classof808.com/post/22896379128Sat, 12 May 2012 11:41:29 +0100This is Acid House1988<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xvJkeuv3WE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>DJ Pierre interview</p> <p>DJ Pierre talks about how ‘Acid Tracks’ was made</p>http://www.classof808.com/post/22836351472http://www.classof808.com/post/22836351472Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:54 +0100djpierre acidtracks<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0goiiv2BA1qgnk9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.classof808.com/post/22774892716http://www.classof808.com/post/22774892716Thu, 10 May 2012 12:20:00 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3pe2y8E191qgnk9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17957519" target="_blank">In pictures: Hacienda 30th anniversary</a></p>http://www.classof808.com/post/22711302081http://www.classof808.com/post/22711302081Wed, 09 May 2012 12:32:04 +0100