Gotham (band)Gotham was an American cabaret trio formed in 1973[1] known for improvised insult comedy, barbershop music, and disco music.[2] The trio comprised Gary Herb, Michael Pace, and Jonathan Morrow, the last of which was replaced by David McDaniel in 1975.[2] They performed nationally and had sustained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.[2] Circa 1977, Variety called them "One of the fastest-paced acts in the nitery business", and The Hollywood Reporter described the trio as "habit-forming."[3] PerformancesIn September 1976, they performed at the Grand Finale nightclub in Upper West Side Manhattan[4] and were featured in its advertising materials.[5] Their 45-minute show included "How Long Has This Train Been Gone?", "Where Did Our Love Go?", and "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters".[4] The performance was uploaded to the internet in 2004.[4] In 1976, Bette Midler hired Gotham to provide background vocals on Songs for the New Depression.[6] Around this time, The Washington Star's Ear gossip section labeled them as a D.C. "must-see".[6] They were interviewed in-depth by The Advocate; where Gary Herb, Michael Pace, and David McDaniel discussed their careers, their performances, and their views on politics and contemporary media.[6] They were featured on the cover of Videography magazine in 1977.[4] The same year, their comedy act was televised[3] on The Emerald City,[7][8] a Channel J program filmed in Manhattan.[9] Their 1979 disco album, Void Where Inhibited,[2] was composed by Harold Wheeler and released by Aurum Records in 1979.[10] They performed their upcoming disco song "AC/DC Man" at the 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.[11] See alsoReferences
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