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1976–1982. Labels. Megatone. Fusion Records. Macro. Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 – November 12, 1982) was an American disco and hi-NRG dance music composer and recording artist, best known for his collaborations with disco singer Sylvester. Along with Giorgio Moroder, he has been credited as a pioneer of electronic dance music.
Mighty real: Sylvester, right, and Patrick Cowley pose for a portrait at the mixing board in a recording studio in circa 1980. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Photograph: Michael ...
Do Ya Wanna Funk. "Do Ya Wanna Funk" is a 1982 dance song recorded by American recording artists Sylvester and Patrick Cowley. It was produced by Cowley, who incidentally died the same year. The song was mostly successful in Europe, especially in Belgium, Finland and Norway, where it became a top-10 hit.
Jan 17, 2018 · Patrick Cowley + Jorge Socarras: “Memory Fails Me” It all began in his ears. Born in Buffalo in 1950, Cowley drummed in bands and taught himself to play keyboards while in high school.