Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes

Biography

Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were a disco group of the 1970s, featuring Monti Rock III (born Joseph Montanez, Jr.). The band is best known for their two disco hits: "Get Dancin'" (1974), and "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)" (1975).

Foundation and lineup

"Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes" were founded in 1974 by Bob Crewe. He created the Disco-Tex character as a vehicle for Monti Rock, who at the time was largely a "famous for being famous" television talk show guest.
The Sex-O-Lettes included Jocelyn Brown and Cindy Bullens (though Bullens took part only in the studio, declining to tour, and later expressing embarrassment for having been involved in the project).

Hit songs

They released two albums: Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes Review (1975), and Manhattan Millionaire (1976). Their biggest hits were 1974's "Get Dancin'" (No. 10 US, No. 8 UK and Canada) and 1975's "I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)" (No. 23 US, No. 6 UK). "Get Dancin'" ranked No. 82 in the charts of Canadian hits of 1975, and No. 100 in the American one of the same year.

In popular culture

"Get Dancin'" is featured in two The Simpsons episodes. In 1990 episode "Bart vs. Thanksgiving", it is performed by the fictional group "Hooray for Everything". A decade later, it was featured in "I'm Goin' to Praiseland" during Disco Stu's hallucination of Heaven.
"I Wanna Dance Wit Choo" appeared in Tales Of Television Centre, American Bandstand, and The Basil Brush Show.
"Get Dancin'" had also made its appearance in Uutishuone and The Spirit of 76.
The Pet Shop Boys song ""Electricity" from the album Bilingual mentions Disco Tex and the Sex-o-Lettes in its lyrics.

Compilation album

Get Dancin': The Story of Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes (1999, Chelsea Records / Sequel Records)