People would flock to the hottest club in New York town to get an eye full while getting down on the dance floor. Source: Perrsons inside access gave him the perfect vantage point for capturing some of the best images known of the club. Studio 54 isknown for having been one of the world's most high-profile, exclusive discotheques during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Believe it or not, Robert Kennedy, Jr. paid a visit to Studio 54 with his fiancee, model Jules Dreyfus. Nobody was going to get on the stand and testify that they had never done cocaine or had sex in the basement, Gaines said. Lucie was often spotted chatting up celebs like Liza Minnelli, Bill Boggs, Florence Henderson and her brother Desi Arnaz. Here's a great shot of singer/actress Liza Minnelli, decked out in sparkles and smiles at her favorite hotspot in New York. Pictured here are some of the A-list celebs who frequented the infamous, one-of-a-kind club known as Studio 54. After Lowen uploaded digital versions of the photographs to a secure vault, POBA staff helped crop and curate the material, highlighting the value of his artistic eye. She would strut her stuff through the club wearing out-there clothing and makeup to match. The storied nightclub wasn't fated to have many more after 33-months it was shut down and its owners incarcerated for tax evasion. Wow this is even worse than saying somebody wrote pig on your coffee cup in your handwriting. What Gene has is a very different sensitivity, McCarthy says. At the height of it, it was suddenly over.. Source: Comedian and actor Richard Pryor attends a Studio 54 event. A bullet goes about 2000 miles per hour." They borrowed the energy of the. Before it closed, everyone from Mick and Bianca Jagger to Robin Williams, Michael Jackson, Liza Minelli, Elton John, Salvador Dali, and Andy Warhol (just to name a few) had spent an evening getting soused at the studio. Pictured is none other than Liza Minnelli, one of the clubs most frequent celebs. These two spent a lot of time together socially, Liza was pretty much a permanent fixture in his club. On this particular night, Stevie Wonder was throwing a party for his secretary there. go home and change. Other famous couples who have gone out on dates at this legendaryhot spot are Jack Haley Jr. and wife Liza Minnelli, Keith Richards and his wife Patti Hanson, as well as now United States President Donald Trump with Ivana Trump on his arm. Calvin (Klein) was Alvin. An aura of exclusivity, an atmosphere that promoted sexual freedom, and open drug use made Studio 54 the biggest nightclub in the world. Party on man. And then became the spokeswoman for the Thighmaster. Fun fact: He is the father of actress Jamie Lee Curtis. We want it to be bisexual. Warhol famously quipped that the key to the club's success was its formula: "a dictatorship at the door and a democracy on the dance floor.". Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images. Diana Ross personally serenaded Rubell and Schrager goodbye. MSN called the drug-taking "endemic." It was just as much a part of the Studio 54 experience as the dancing. Halloween at Studio 54 was an event not to be missed. Big Pharma out-ethic'ed him, so now Trump is sending seniors cash card bribes his own self. (Wikipedia), Trump FDA says this one pesticide's safety is "unresolved" because they omitted all the science showing it retards children's brains. The place existed for about 1,000 nights, from 1977 to 1980, and every night was magical. Simply put, at Studio 54 'odd' is good. It has received various releases, most notably is the 2008 DVD Double Dynamite. Oh good, we did, because this was FUCKING DELICIOUS. People would flock to the hottest club in New York town to get an eye full while getting down on the dance floor. This is probably one of the most iconic Studio 54 images in all of existence. Two things can be true at once: Police should not arrest reporters doing their jobs, even if they work for the Daily Caller; and how's it feel to be the Enemy of the People, dicks? sponsored a tribute at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall that was followed by a reception hosted by his friend Elsa Peretti. Strange color combinations, costumes, face paint, elaborate headpieces it was hard for any one person to secure the spotlight inside Studio 54 for very long. The search came after Rubell made the mistake of saying that only the Mafia made more money that the club brought in. Jun 6, 2015 - Iconic Photos From Some of Studio 54's Wildest Nights - Studio 54 Photographs. In 1977 Steve Rubell and Ian Shrager bought a disused theatre on 254 W. 54th St, New York, and turned it into the world's most famous nightclub, Studio 54. He is enjoying a beer with singer and songwriter, Alice Cooper. Fpr Biancas grand entrance, she rode a white horse through the club then partied until dawn. People wanted to let loose and express themselves in ways other nightclubs didn't allow. The lore-encrusted club attracted all kinds of people, and it was a time when (while still private) celebrities mingled comfortably with average people. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Do your Amazon shopping through this link, because reasons. Two young starlets, sitting pretty, all dressed in flowers. Relive The Decadence Of Studio 54 With These Vintage Photos. Aside from his long-running role as Rocky Balboa, the actor/filmmaker is best known for his role as soldier John Rambo from the four Rambo films, released between 1982 and 2008. it simply didnt apply to guests like Woody Allen and Michael Jackson. Diane attended this party and was hooked of54. There was just something about Studio 54 that other clubs just couldnt replicate. . As you can see they are in clown-like attire. Studio 54's doors were open not just to the young and famous, people of all age groups (over the age of 21) were welcome. Tabs gifs by your friend Martini Ambassador, Trump on trial. Lorna Luft's mother, the inimitable Liza Minnelli, naturally chose Studio 54 as the venue for her then-husband Jack Haley's birthday party. At the time, she wasn't a solo artist yet. The club, owned by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager was brimming with rich, famous eccentrics. You pair the guest list up with the rampant tales of complete debauchery that was going on inside the club how could people not be curious? Gene Wilder carried out her personal wish to use information about her illness to help other cancer victims. Who knew back when Mr. Universe was getting down on the dancefloor at the hottest nightclub in New York, that he'd not only go on to become one of the most sought after action stars in the country but that he was also the future governor of California. Here's a drag artist photographed inside Studio 54 back in January of 1975. Rebecca Schoenkopf. Studio 54 was literally the place where "anything goes." Which is actually a pretty good way to sum up the entire decade, in fact. Actress/singer Liza Minnelli and Studio 54 club owner Steve Rubell hanging out. Mick and (now ex-wife)Bianca Jagger also used to frequent the club. She was also brought in on cool side-jobs, like consulting on costumes over at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Among some of the wacky things the club-goers (celebrities included) were this. Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Day in Trump's AmericaTom the Dancing Bug, used with permission and also cash-money, all rights reserved to Ruben Bolling, NO STEALSIES. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Jupiter eventually became Studio 54's first official photographer"I experienced NYC to the fullest in the late '70s," she told me, "It was much more funno rules or regulations. It was a place where anyone could let loose and forget the expectations of the world outside. Source: Fashion icon Bianca Jagger set many trends through her Studio 54 appearances. Bianca Jagger rides in on a white horse at during her birthday celebrations at Studio 54 in New York, May 1977. https://t.co/hD00vKbE6F, @DailyCaller @ShelbyTalcott @VenturaReport @LMPD https://t.co/53MHQvKlQy, "They say it hurts. Lowen recognized some of the celebrities in the photos, but she wasnt sure what exactly her brothers archives contained or its value to the world. Not only was this accepted, but one of the biggest suppliers was the co-owner Steve Rubell. Studio 54, arguably the most famous club in the world, was located in New York City on, you guessed it, 54th street. Sure all disco clubs served booze and blared disco, but there was just something about Studio 54 that made it shine above the rest. This photograph demonstrates one of those times. She was best known in the 1970s for her television roles as Chrissy Snow on "Three's Company" and then later as Carol Foster-Lambert on the show "Step by Step". When people talk about how popular this club was, they were in no way exaggerating. She moved to New York City in 1961 and began working in musical theatre. Now we all know they brought in around $7 million that first year Needless to say, the club was raided. Your Ad Choices Following the loss of her father in 1973, she briefly lost interest in designing and took a hiatus. Drag queen sightings at Studio 54 were far from a rare occurrence, in fact, it was expected. They opened the doors on the 10th of May in 1977 and for the 33-months that Studio 54 was opened, it was a booze and drug-fueled haze. Le foto dello studio 54 di new york il post classic photos from the vault groovy history history: fbi raid bust legendary 70s and 80s disco london sheen 29 pictures that show just how insane really was They were eager. Tabs gifs by your friend Martini Ambassador. Mick and Bianca Jagger were just one of many celebrity couples to make Studio 54 their regular celebratory safe haven. The Buck-Wildest Parties in Recorded History, Vintage Pics from Wild Nights at Studio 54, 20 Vintage Photos From NYC's Notoriously Wild Studio 54. And of course, there was dancing. It was said to feel like going to a new place every night hence the frequent 'regulars' who never seemed to grow tired of returning to the same location so often. Having been used as a radio and television studio for CBS, the building was still full of TV sets and lighting equipment when Steve Rubell transformed it into a place for drinks, music and dancing. Normally, children weren't allowed at Studio 54 unless of course, they were famous, then exceptions were made on special occasions. Can you imagine being the doorman for what was the most popular nightclub in New York City at just 19 years old? Source: Liza Minelli was one of the 70s' biggest stars--and a Studio 54 regular. I apparently never got the memo that the Me generation had ended.". Bianca and Jagger met in 1970 and she was already four months pregnant by the time they were married in 1971. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. First in 1991 as a member of the Impressions and then again as a solo artist in 1999. James Brown was one of the artist who performed live at Studio 54. Scantily dressed men and women of loose morals all resided behind those velvet ropes. 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