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]
In 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]
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