The Ritchie Family - The Tribute Page

04/20/2026

04/16/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALFRED DORMAN!
Today April 16, 2026 is Alfred's Birthday!
We wish him here a very Happy & Blessed Birthday!
He has been Cheryl's (Dor)man since May 14, 1983 when they tied the knot. The man besides Cheryl.

Enjoy this special day together with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Hans de Vries - Webhost

04/12/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. PHIL HURTT!
April 12, 2026 is Phil's Birthday.
We wish him here a happy and blessed new year ahead!
Pictured her with The Ritchie Family. September 13, 2015 and 2019 (incl. his wife Louise).

Phil co-composed a.o. the hits "The Best Disco In Town, Life Is Music" & "African Queens".

03/25/2026

BOOK: 'A NIGHT AT THE DISCO' by Alice Harris & Christian John Wikane
Available since March 24, 2026
https://www.accartbooks.com/us/book/a-night-at-the-disco/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxKU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1Z0FmZHMxRVpIRnpQOG85c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHusNGtki5JluRthUk1KWi0-rSKZjvalV1dGaBWQigiCouj-bsOxfsSBaOg1G_aem_BAXR9NCVfw9uPyJM-VaP3Q

Please join Cheryl Mason‑Dorman and Cassandra Wooten for a special book‑signing event with author Christian John Wikane. Christian has written an extraordinary coffee‑table book titled A Night at the Disco, celebrating the artists who helped define the genre. This elegant volume is beautifully crafted and visually stunning.

Here is the link with details about the April 17 event:
https://queerbooks.com/events/christian-john-wikane-signing-a-night-at-the-disco-w-philly-disco-legends-cassandra-wooten-and-cheryl-mason-dorman-of-the-ritchie-family/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxK1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1Z0FmZHMxRVpIRnpQOG85c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu4G6UDkMDucZt9XMDmNUg7HFc0O1_VAC-UqMkv7ukRHM6lGBUQ4BUpxjKFq_aem_PHrlQSlJCw6hasdJ73CdmQ

Footage provided by Rael Cartagena Sandoval.

03/19/2026

October 29, 1976
PCZ

The Ritchie Family performing "The Best Disco In Town" at Disco Circus (TROS)

03/19/2026

November 28, 1975
De Stem

03/14/2026

ALL JOHN LENNON ALBUMS IN ORIGINAL JAPAN SLEEVES RE-ISSUED
Release date: May 8, 2026
Including Double Fantasy (1980) which feature on Backing Vocals: CasMiJac which are Cassandra Wooten, Michelle Simpson and Cheryl Mason-Dorman.
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03/09/2026

March 6, 2026
INTERVIEW
The 2 First Original Members of The Ritchie Family were interviewed for an upcoming Disco Documentary.

Picture provided by Cassandra Wooten.

03/04/2026

BOOK: 'A NIGHT AT THE DISCO' by Alice Harris & Christian John Wikane
Available March 24, 2026

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