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Meet Earl Young, a pioneering force in disco and the Philly Sound. Born June 2, 1940 in Philadelphia, Young is best known as the founder and leader of The Trammps, the group behind the iconic disco anthem Disco Inferno. As a drummer, he helped shape the sound of late 1970s dance music with four-on-the-floor bass drums and expansive hi-hat work, influencing generations of players who followed. Beyond The Trammps, Young contributed to the famous MFSB collective and the Salsoul Orchestra, cementing his place in music history.