[1][2] He is known as the preeminent sound designer of the disco era, having installed systems at clubs including Paradise Garage, Dorian Gray, Studio 54, City Hall, Max's Kansas City and Roxy Roller Rink.
[1][3][4] Richard Long initially worked for Alex Rosner, famous for his system installed at the Loft.
[7] Long also developed a J-Horn, a bass speaker cabinet designed to protect the lower frequencies.
[8] Locations included Copacabana, Directoire, the Ginza, the Limelight, Max's Kansas City, Studio 54, Area, Bonds International Casino, Zanzibar (Newark), The Box (Chicago), The Twilight Zone (Toronto) Ware House, Paradise Garage.
[1] The only surviving Richard Long soundsystem is at the Eldorado Bumper Car ride in Coney Island, NY.