Shari Vari on The Scene in Detroit - 1982
January 10, 2008 12:14 am Funky Music, Funky VideosIn the early 80s, the music in Motown took a techno turn. This clip from “The Scene,” a local Detroit Soul Train-like program, highlights one of the classic techno tracks that came represented the new sound well.
In early 1981, “Shari Vari” by A Number of Names was one of the first tracks to come out of the emerging Detroit techno scene. The track was produced by two guys — Sterling Jones and Paul Lesley — who were obsessed with Italo Disco and the experimental, drum machine-heavy stuff that was hitting on the airwaves in Detroit.
This clip features some crazy dance moves and wild fashion choices. Feel free to get down to the track however you like.
January 18th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
[…] Shari Vari on The Scene in Detroit - 1982 In the early 80s, the music in Motown took a techno turn. This clip from “The Scene,” a local Detroit Soul Train-like program, highlights one of the classic techno tracks that came represented the new sound well. In early 1981, “Shari Vari” by A Number of Names was one of the first tracks to come out of the emerging Detroit techno scene. The track was produced by two guys — Sterling Jones and Paul Lesley — who were obsessed with Italo Disco and the experimental, drum machine-heavy stuff that w […]