Patrick Cowley was a pioneering American composer, producer, and electronic musician best known for shaping the sound of Hi-NRG and electronic disco in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A collaborator with Sylvester and an influential solo artist, Cowley expanded the boundaries of dance music through his innovative use of synthesizers and futuristic arrangements. His groundbreaking work, including the posthumous release *School Daze* and remix of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love,” continues to inspire generations of electronic and dance music producers.