Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Scott Talarico was a drummer from birth. Instead of doing homework in his room, he would practice playing drums on a stack of books with a pair of chopsticks while listening to a portable transistor FM radio.   By age 15, Scott was performing in local rock bands alongside some of the finest young musicians in the area.   Growing up in Pittsburgh, Scott enjoyed watching people dance on television. Two shows he never missed were Dick Clark's American Bandstand and Pittsburgh's own dance program, The Clark Race Show, hosted by Clark Race.   As a young teenager, Scott was also influenced by legendary Pittsburgh DJ Porky Cheswick. Known as "Pork the Tork," Porky hosted a popular show on WAMO, Pittsburgh's premier Soul and R&B radio station. His program specialized in underground R&B and dance music. Porky also performed live at clubs and venues throughout the region, drawing crowds from miles away to experience the unique sounds that made him famous.   After high school, while studying music and fine arts in college, Scott played with some of Pittsburgh's top musicians, including Harry Cardillo and Erik Buell. He was also an original member of the B.E. Taylor Band, which later released one of the first Disco DJ 12-inch singles on MCA Records, "Vitamin L."   By age 21, Scott had mastered the drums but had grown frustrated with bands constantly breaking up, often leaving him back at square one.   

      Exploring another side of his creativity, Scott entered the fashion industry. Excelling from the start, his first fashion line was featured on the cover of Que Magazine and was also showcased in Vogue and Glamour. His designs made their way to the silver screen and were sold in major department stores and boutique shops around the world.   While working on his fashion line in New York City, Scott witnessed the early emergence of disco culture. Although disco was beginning to develop in clubs throughout Paris, New York quickly became one of its major birthplaces. Scott's first disco experience came at a Manhattan club called Twinkletoe Zone. He was captivated by the energy and artistry of the DJ.   “Wow," he thought, "this is something I would really enjoy.”   It seemed like the perfect combination—music, dancing, and no band breakups to worry about.   

     In early 1973, Scott left the fashion industry to become a Disco DJ. His first DJ opportunity came at The Flying Machine in Fort Lauderdale, where he filled in for legendary DJ Bobby Vereritti. Shortly thereafter, The Flying Machine changed its name to The Copa.   Following a brief stint at The Copa, Scott secured a position at a small underground New York-style hustle club called Ichabod's. He served as backup DJ to Jim Gabarino, but within weeks Jim departed, leaving Scott to handle marathon DJ sets on his own. During this period, he mastered the art of reading a crowd, maintaining packed dance floors, and seamlessly mixing records from one song to the next.   About a year later, Scott became head DJ at Art Stock's Playpen South, a massive Fort Lauderdale entertainment complex that would become one of the most attended nightlife destinations in the world. The venue featured two enormous rooms, eight large circular bars, and three massive stages for live entertainment. Its disco room, known as "The Playroom," was surrounded by four large bars and became a legendary dance destination.   Operating under a 4 a.m. liquor license, the Playpen attracted thousands of patrons daily. During peak season, more than 6,000 people per night packed The Playroom, where Scott introduced audiences to some of the best dance music known to man ! The venue became famous for its high-energy atmosphere, casual dress code, and eclectic crowd. Over the years, more than one million people danced on the Scott's dance floor. Numerous hit records broke out of The Playroom, while Johnny Depp's early band, The Kids, performed in the venue's live rock room.  

        Scott remained at the Playpen for a decade. During that time, he was nominated three times by Billboard Magazine as Best Disco DJ. He also served as a guest speaker at Billboard forums and contributed as a reporter for the magazine.   His accomplishments continued to grow. Scott was nominated Best Disco DJ by the National Music Association and was recognized by Cash Box Magazine in its 1978 Yearbook Issue. He became a reporter and columnist for Cash Box, where his nationally distributed "Dance Beat" chart became an influential industry publication. Scott was also featured on a nationally syndicated Disco Mix radio show, founded and served as President of the Fort Lauderdale DJ Association, and was awarded a Gold Record by CBS Records in 1978 for Patrick Hernandez's hit "Born to Be Alive."   Today, Scott is an official member of the Disco DJ Hall of Fame.   At the end of 1984, Scott left the Playpen and returned to Pittsburgh to take over the family Ford dealership. However, music remained in his blood. He soon opened Robert Scott Studios, a major recording facility where he learned recording and production under the guidance of guitar virtuoso David Granati and the team at Dave World Studios. With the rise of affordable home recording technology, Scott eventually closed the studio around 2004.  

        During the 1990s, Scott combined his passion for collecting guitars with his expertise in promotion and event management by launching the Greater Pittsburgh Guitar Shows. Over the years, the shows have attracted buyers and sellers from across the United States. Today, Scott continues to host two Greater Pittsburgh Guitar Shows annually.   For more information, visit https://guitarshowusa.com/   

        Currently, Scott is creating music for global audiences under the stage name Disco Agenda. His goal is to produce songs that are irresistible to both DJs and dance music fans alike. His newest release, "My Body," paves the way for multiple upcoming releases. By blending the best elements of both worlds—the passion of dancers and the creativity of DJs—Scott continues to build a catalog of music designed to move people on dance floors around the world.