Emerging from the depths of the Civil Rights Movement and the Stonewall Riots, disco initially gained traction as a vibrant force, captivating dance floors, dominating the airwaves, and influencing emerging fashion trends that embodied the genre’s inherent joy and liberation. However, as it became commercialized and symbolized by icons like John Travolta’s swagger and glitzy Swedish tracksuits, disco eventually entered the mainstream, shedding its original essence and the revolutionary spirit tied to political and social transformation.