Author Archives: Ms. Marcie
Remember the Loop Roller Disco on West 95th Street in Chicago?
Okay, I don’t have any images of The Loop Roller Disco (The Loop) yet, but I have spoken with the owner, Greg Evans, and several other roller skaters in the city. Apparently, the Loop was hot in it’s day. Even legendary DJ Herb Kent gave it kudos. The Loop was visited by local and… Read More »
Did You Skate at The Rink Fitness Factory on Ashland or 87th Street in Chicago?
The Rink Fitness Factory http://youtu.be/bG2IgGCdYVk The Rink is currently one of two roller rinks in Chicago, both of which are located on the South Side of Chicago. It is one of the three black-owned roller rinks in the immediate and surrounding areas. And it is still pretty hot. Anyway, if you have ever roller skated… Read More »
What Were Your Favorite Roller Disco Skating Jams?
Roller skating would not be what it is without music. From the early days of skating to the late 1960s, organists provided the music. Yes, gifted people earned their names in history because they played the organ at roller rinks. All of that changed with disco. This was a new dance style that everyone enjoyed.… Read More »
Happy Memorial Day to Our Roller Skating Veterans!
Happy Memorial Day to all of the women and men who served our glorious country! Especially to those who love their wheels! Did you used to or still roller skate? Do you remember roller skating on your base? If you have any memories or images you’d like to share, you are more than welcome to… Read More »
Calling Chicago West Side Roller Skaters
If you roller skated at Madison Roller Rink, Hot Wheels, Top Flight, St. Agatha or Maywood Roller Rink or any other rink on the west side of Chicago, your stories, images and other memorabilia are needed. We would love to hear from you. At which other West side rinks did you roller skate?