Watch. While this is hardly the only photo of the singer raising hell with longtime friend Warhol, check out this 1977 Kenzo fashion show to get a sense of what the club really felt like with Jones in the room. 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. They were picky at the door; openly and shamelessly excluding everyone from the establishment who wasn't beautiful, chic, ridiculously famous, or having some sort of unique quality to add to the ambiance somehow. Disco clubs were all the rage throughout the 1970s but none were as infamous as New Yorks Studio 54. They could drink, party, dance, and mingle with the most interesting and outlandish people the city had to offer. Studio 54 was all about decadence and debauchery. Celebrities like Dan Akroyd, Michael Jackson, Woody Allen, Rod Stewart, Olivia Newton-John, and Andy Warhol among countless others, all helped build the club's glamorous reputation. Bottle service, song choices, private tours, elaborate parties, celebratory gifts all these little things were just Rubell's way of making his more glamorous guests feel special and want to return. 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.". She was previously married to Prince Egon of Furstenberg, a member of the German aristocratic family. The area that would soon be known as Studio 54 was formerly a theater. Pictured here is Jack Ford, son of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States. Even retired athletes came to Studio 54. It was so transparent it was like a pane of glass, Gaines said. Jones was, according to a 1978 issue of JET , an usher at the wedding of his cousin, Suzanne de Passe, who made Ross her maid of honor. Newsweek, Today I learned about the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898, when the white men "expelled opposition black and white political leaders from the city, destroyed the property and businesses of black citizens built up since the Civil War, including the only black newspaper in the city, and killed an estimated 60 to more than 300 people." She ended up becoming the editor-in-chief of the latter. With Justice Ginsburg presiding. Gene captured that part of history and the exuberance in a unique way. It was a film Rogert Ebert deemed "a charming disappointment.". Studio 54 isknown for having been one of the world's most high-profile, exclusive discotheques during the late 1970s and early 1980s. GOP Lawmakers Watch Silently As Trump Strangles Each Of Their Loved Ones In Turn (The Onion). Men were allowed to wear trousers as tight as they wanted. In fact, Beatty began attending on opening night, which was exactly the hedonistic sideshow of an event you'd expect it to be and naturally, it kept him coming back for more. Alcohol was not the main thing people were after. Wow this is even worse than saying somebody wrote pig on your coffee cup in your handwriting. Diane attended this party and was hooked of54. The horse was Bianca Jaggers ride through the club for her grand entrance to her 30th birthday party. Hes been relatively steady ever since, his most recent role was in 2016, in the first season of the compelling new anthology series American Crime Story. Liza (Minnelli) with a z was Jacky with a y.. He is flocked (as usual) by beautiful models and adoring fans, set on enjoying the atmosphere provided by the infamous Studio 54. Studio 54 has gone down in history as the ultimate nightclub, a place where everyone who was anyone went to get down, boogie, and be seen. At the height of it, it was suddenly over.. When Bianca finally did divorce Jagger in 1979, he had already moved on with supermodel Jerry Hall whom Jagger had stolen away from fellow pop idol Bryan Ferry. Steve Rubell, co-owner of Studio 54, and fashion designer Halston in the club's DJ booth, 1978. Touch device users, explore by . Ballet star Rudolph Nureyev took this to heart as you can see above. Photographer Gene Spatz captured celebrities including John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger at the iconic New York City 1970s nightclub. Liza Minnelli latersponsored a tribute at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall that was followed by a reception hosted by his friend Elsa Peretti. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Pictured here are dancer Rudolf Nureyev and Ricky Schroder, a child star who had debuted on The Champ. Pictured here on the left is a woman dancing between two men at Studio 54, 1979. Even at 52-yearsold she happily slipped back into her Calvins for yet another sexy ad campaign. McCarthy, who happened to frequent Studio 54 on occasion, was amazed by his access to the notables in attendance. No matter the decade, Ross has certainly made an impact, not just on her adoring fans, but on other artists as well. In fact, many people said that the 'special cocktails' contained said drugs. And I said, 'Just keep moving.'". It was hard for any one person to secure the spotlight inside Studio 54 for very long. It didn't seem to matter one way or another though, every night without fail, a crowd of people would flock to the doors of the legendary Studio 54 in hopes of getting in. No matter how hedonistic it may have been on a regular night, that was nothing compared to the storied annual Halloween bashes thrown at Studio 54. The Birth of Studio 54. Pictured here is the Jamaican model, actress, singer, and Bond Girl, Grace Jones. Here we have a couple of very happy business partners, Steve Rubell (R) and Ian Schrager. There were many shocking sightingsMargaret Trudeau, Jacky Kennedy-Onassis, and picture hereRobert Kennedy, Jr. to name a few. He got to meet all kinds of celebrities while Studio 54 was at the height of operation. She just kept coming back for more because nobody knows how to party like former royalty. Getty Images. It first opened its doors on April 16th, 1977 and stayed open for a short but eventful 33 months. Vote! Not that she was alone in her efforts to stand out, just about everyone there was dressed to impress (or confuse). But then, having the cameras there was always a part of the fun. Pictured here,is the actress, author, singer and spokesperson Suzanne Somers dancing the night away with Canadian entertainer television host and producer, Alan Hamel. . This is probably one of the most iconic Studio 54 images in all of existence. This photo was taken at the Interview Party held at Studio 54 in 1979. Pictured here are some of the A-list celebs who frequented the infamous, one-of-a-kind club known as Studio 54. Search instead in Creative? Rebecca Schoenkopf is the owner, publisher, and editrix of Wonkette. Draped in fur and clutching flowers and her then-beau, Peters (She was probably the love of my life, hes said of their infamous coupling), Streisand makes an entrance in the way only she knows how. Some very strange things happened behind the club's doors some strange things happened right outside the door as well. I wanted it for my family., He went on to elaborate,Its hard to be a good example for your kids when you did something like what I did, and you try to teach your kids to live by the rules and be an upstanding person.. We want to hear it. 2 146 VOTES It perfectly captured the spirit of the 1970s, from the bell-bottoms to the body glitter. As long as you had something to bring to the table it didn't to the club door men what state you were in. Regularly attended by celebrities such as Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger, Bianca Jagger, Jerry Hall, Debbie Harry, Grace Jones, Michael . Halston arranged a birthday celebration for Elizabeth Taylor at Studio 54, she had a fabulous time. Oh good, we did, because this was FUCKING DELICIOUS. My house now is filled with his art, and I hope others will appreciate it too.. that and the tales of the complete debauchery that was going on inside the club on a regular basis. Tom Snyder interviews Steve Rubell, co-owner of Studio 54, in front of the club's infamous "Man In the Moon With a Cocaine Spoon.". Among the regulars at Studio 54 were Drag Queens of all shapes and sizes. If it wasn't strange and outlandish decor, then it wouldn't be fit for 54. As you can see in this photo. In this picture, Robin is dancing the night away with his then wife Valerie Velardi. Studio 54 also held parties for celebrities fairly often. During the first year, the club was open, Schrager and Rubell were operating without a liquor license. Collect, curate and comment on your files. In its first year alone, it managed to pull in approximately $7 million dollars! Pictured here is the other co-founder of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger. Michael Jackson was a frequenter of this hotspot, its said he would often retreat to the DJ booth so he could dance alone. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. People tend to think that the majority of celebrities who frequented the club were wild musicians. I pushed myself to the limit and started from there.. And who could blame them? He is enjoying a beer with singer and songwriter, Alice Cooper. They wanted only the most famous, glamorous, rich, beautiful, and interesting people inside. Anaura of exclusivity, an atmosphere that promoted sexual freedom, and open drug use not only was Studio 54 the biggest nightclub in the world, it created an entire subculture. Eartha Kitt at Studio 54, photographed by Gene Spatz. From the moment it opened its doors in 1977, the era-defining club was, says writer Bob Colacello in Rizzoli's Studio 54, "a sociological phenomenon and a historical event." It was a subculture that not only embraced hippie idealism, sexual freedom, and rampant drug use but also gave it all a place to call home. Both Rubell and Schrager were shipped off to prison to serve 13-month sentences. Mexico I guess. This made him the third man in history to receive these two nominations for the same film, (after Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles). But here it is. The lore-encrusted club attracted all kinds of people, and it was a time when (while still private) celebrities mingled comfortably with average people. Three hundred and twenty thousand of them. the pop star and filmmaker are so casual and at ease, that they look as if they're ready to pop in a video at home. Disco clubs and roller discos were all the rage throughout the 1970s and while all of them boasted similar music and decor only a few clubs became iconic. Everything just came together as a reflection of the times on those mirrored strobe-lit dance floors, in a way that it never will again. A photograph of Yoko Ono and John Lennon by Gene Spatz (year unknown). Outside of the infamous Studio 54 Nightclub. What Gene has is a very different sensitivity, McCarthy says. And then became the spokeswoman for the Thighmaster. Here's a shot of fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg lounging intimately on one of the couches at Studio 54, with her boyfriend, media mogul Barry Diller. attended the party for Egon Von Furstenberg's Book 'The Power Look' on September 25, 1978, and then kept coming back for more because former royalty knows how to party. From left to right are Steve Rubell, Liza Minnelli, Bianca Jagger, Andy Warhol,and Halston. After leaving the Impressions in 1970, Mayfield pursued a solo career and released several albums, including the soundtrack for the film Super Fly in 1972. Source: Photographer Hasse Persson, who recently released a book of his photos simply called Studio 54. ", He certainly knew how to fill a room and as far as profits go, Rubell was once quoted as saying,"only the Mafia made more money.". She was said to have a fantastic presence on the club's dance floor. David Keith also makes an appearance in this shot. Their "workaround" was to purchase daily permits for caterers, not nightclubs which eventually caught up with them. She was the member of the band Breakfast Club, and later Emmy. There were people of varied professions and social classes. Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, we are unable to serve alcoholic beverages tonight. Studio 54 had a model of the Titanic crafted and installed over the stage, so clubgoers could dance beneath its bow. Here is a collection of photos from only a few of the many successful events thrown at the venue, providing a glimpse into the nocturnal thrill that was Studio 54. This photo was taken back in 1977, during Bianca Jager's birthday party at Studio 54. Studio 54, arguably the most famous club in the world, was located in New York City on, you guessed it, 54th street. Studio 54 will remain open; we thank you for helping make it the success that it is.. He's also written and directed over the years. Ian Schrager received quite a surprise in January of 2017 when he was one of 64 people who wereall granted pardons from President Obama. Studio 54 is a shadow of its former self. After their release, they opened another nightclub that they named Palladium. As great as this shot is, it's almost nothing in comparison to the picture of Cher and then-boyfriend Gene Simmons (in full KISS regalia) sharing what appears to be a hotdog. He was also a two-time Grammy Hall of Fame inductee who was known to occasionally boogie on the dance floor as can be seen here. For that reason, his photos are not only fine art, they are history. M. Museum of Music & Entertainment in New York City. Here's why it became so famous. Cross-dressing was a normal occurrence at Studio 54. A birthday at Studio 54 was really something special as was the case with Bianca Jaggers big day: she celebrated hers with actual real-life doves (and naturally, Minnelli got in on the hijinks). Bianca and Jagger met in 1970 and she was already four months pregnant by the time they were married in 1971. Glamourous guests like Farrah Fawcett, Mariel Hemingway, Jocelyn Wildenstein, Richard Gere, Gia Carangi, Jack Nicholson, Reggie Jackson, and Sylvester Stallone all showed up for one last. He wrote in his memoirs, "I was consumed by cocaine, booze, and who knows what else. First in 1991 as a member of the Impressions and then again as a solo artist in 1999. However, unlike most clubs, the real source of entertainment at Studio 54 was the crowd! Its like mixing a salad, co-owner Rubell used to say, or casting a play. Even the late Robin Williams came to Studio 54. 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. TINI, Los Dos Carnales, Yandel & More: Whats Your Favorite New Latin MusicRelease? He was known to lack impulse control back then and a place where the drinks kept pouring and. In April of 1979, the first-season finale of Mork & Mindy aired and 27-year-old Robin Williams had just been featured on the cover of Time magazine. On this particular night, Stevie Wonder was throwing a party for his secretary there. It was a subculture that not only embraced their idealism, sexual freedom, and drug use but also gave it a place to call home (and a reason to dress up once in awhile). DONATE US! Costumes ranged from animals to mimes and burlesque dancers to circus folk. Actors who weren't necessarily friends were known to meet up and hang out at Studio 54. Her famous actor and lady-killer of a brother Warren Beatty was also spotted working the dancefloor (and the crowd) on numerous occasions. It was before they were jaded before the publicists came, and the minders.. Can you imagine being the doorman for what was the most popular nightclub in New York City at just 19 years old? (Photo by Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images) The black-and-white photographs included scenes from iconic clubs like Studio 54 and Xenon; shots of Carrie Fisher, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Mary Tyler Moore and Robert Redford; as well quirky New York City street life tableaus in the 1970s and Eighties. Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager opened Studio 54 40 years ago, and it soon became the epicenter of New York Citys nightlife for nearly three years. In reality, it only lasted two or three years. It was only 33 months between its opening-night party on April 26, 1977, and the farewell party was thrown for Rubell and Schrager on February 2, 1980, (two nights before they went to prison for tax evasion. Whether it be a birthday party an award win or upcoming project, the club loved any reason to celebrate with as many A-listers as possible. He went on to star on the sitcom Silver Spoons and has continued acting as an adult. Gaines was threatened with $20 million in . Hall is best known for her affair with Mick Jagger while he was still married to Bianca. See Rare Photos Inside Studio 54 Nightclub - Rolling Stone (Sub)Culture See Rare Photos Inside Studio 54 Nightclub Photographer Gene Spatz captured celebrities - including John Lennon, Michael. 54 Rare Historic Photos That You Probably Haven't Seen Before Greta Jarueviit BoredPanda staff Usually, when you read a history article or story, it's mostly just dry facts and your imagination. Only open for 33 months, Studio 54 became the stuff of legend. "I had more fun at Studio 54 than in any other nightclub in the world," Furstenberg once said in an interview with Vanity Fair. There was just something about Studio 54 that other clubs just couldnt replicate. Studio 54 Photos. It would have been forced to change with the times and in doing so, would have lost all that made it stand out. Let's take a look back at some of Studio 54's most memorable moments. All Rights reserved. As was widely known, Studio 54's was the official go-to spot for celebrities and socialites to gather while in New York. Studio 54 is the one nightclub from the '70s everyone remembers. Steve and Ian ended up spending a little under a year in prison. They divorced a few years after this picture was taken. Pictured here is the Terminator himself, back in his body builder days, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Literally no one. Hosting theme parties and with birthday celebrations was a common occurrence at Studio 54. Strange color combinations, face paint, elaborate headpieces it must have been like Disneyland to Elton John. Having sold over 100 million records worldwide, Stewart has become one of the best singers of all time in terms of records sold. Their "workaround" was to purchase daily permits for caterers, not nightclubs which eventually caught up with them. Mama paid actual cash money to show you this Tom the Dancing Bug cartoon LEGAL-LIKE. Pictured here is just one of the many odd occurrences the notorious club was captured here, with country singer, record producer, and actress Dolly Parton petting a seemingly random horse at the disco club. People were further encouraged to frequent the club because of its attractive wait staff. Explore. For most of his life, though, co-founder Ian Schrager has wanted to forget it. Source. Grease is widely considered one of the best films of 1978 so naturally, its release would be celebrated at the best club in 1978. Source: Studio 54 never went to any great lengths to hide what happened within its walls. 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. Andy Warhol, who obtained an advance copy of the trashterpiece, wrote in his diaries that some of the names in The Club were so similar to the real names that I dont know how they are going to get away with it., Halston was called Ellison. You could bring in the tired, the weary, even the sick who should be home in bed as long as they sparkled, they got in. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news. 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? It seemed nothing was too 'off the wall' at Studio 54. A photograph of Yoko Ono and John Lennon by Gene Spatz (year unknown). Here is a phototaken back in 1977, of the former princess, turned fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg and her boyfriend Barry Diller at Studio 54. Here is modelBrooke Shields sitting next to designer Calvin Klein. 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People openly took poppers on the dance floor, and less openly shot up heroin in dark corners. It's amazing how many Hollywood legends danced between these walls considering it was only operational for 33 months. Born Roy Halston Frowick, the creator rose to international fame throughout the 1970s for his minimalist, clean designs. Other photographers didnt capture that. Studio 54 was a club located on, you guessed it, 54th street in New York City. Mick and Bianca Jagger were just one of many celebrity couples to make Studio 54 their regular celebratory safe haven. Jun 6, 2015 - Iconic Photos From Some of Studio 54's Wildest Nights - Studio 54 Photographs. A couple dirty dancing at Studio 54, letting it all hang out was a pretty common sight. It was always booming and full of one spectacle after the next. Your Ad Choices From right to left are Betty Ford, Elizabeth Taylor, and his longtime friend Liza Minnelli. One of the hottest couples of the decade, Mick and Bianca Jagger, considered Studio 54 a home away from home. Paris Review, Shhhhyyyyy do we have any apple cider? Pictured here are two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Grease actor John Travolta and action movies star Sylvester Stallone. Pictured here are Fleur Thiemeyer and Elton John while in attendance of the 'Grease' Premiere party, which was held at Studio 54 on June 13, 1978. He went into a bar in his newlyacquired ensembleand, according to a tribute website, the whole place went absolutely wild. Gene was able to capture how celebrity rubbed up with regular folks in the most unpretentious and remarkable way that was the wonder of Studio 54, she explains. Who knew Elton John spent portions of the '70s not in feathers? His cashmere and Ultrasuede ensembles were wildly popular in discotheques of themid-1970s and redefined American fashion. (StatNews). Many famous couples chose this legendary hot spot for date nights including 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. As word got around that A-listers were always inside so everyone else wanted inon the action. We will show you this cartoon one hundred million times before we are done, I am just guessing. Bianca Jagger rides in on a white horse at during her birthday celebrations at Studio 54 in New York, May 1977. Club co-owner Steve Rubell often brought his favorite clients there to select the songs they wanted to hear. go home and change. "Everything was happening at the same moment: there was the woman's movement [sic], the gay movement, ethnic movements of all kinds. Source: Years after the party ended, the legend of the most famous club in American history continues. Life is a cabaret, old chum. You're right, it's Elton John. Here is a young twenty-something year old Madonna chilling on one of Studio 54's couches. This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2016, Victoria Beckhams Spice Girls Audition Was V. Theatrical, Simon Bird Reveals Why 'The Inbetweeners' Wouldn't Be Made Today, This Clip Of Penn Badgley Revealing His Least Favorite Gossip Girl Plot Has Gone Viral On TikTok, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. We'd expect heavyweight champions to have moves in the ring, but Leon Spinks proved that he had them on the dance floor as well. Source: Andy Warhol and his entourage were among the regulars at Studio 54. Left: A dancer is swept into a spectrum of lights during 1978. 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. If it gets too straight, then theres not enough energy in the room. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Although Studio 54 had a huge clientele of musicians, designers and models came as well. Come hear the music play. Maybe it was because he defeated the one and only Muhammad Ali. We think of him as a gentleman of the paparazzi [of that era], she says. Drugs abounded and booze flowed freely for Studio 54 patrons, be they underage actors or seasoned athletes. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. Their photos transport us right back to the debaucherous den that all but defined 1970s New Yorks nightlife: And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: Finally, step inside some of the most fascinating hippie communes of the 1970s. The two would end up divorcing each other shortly after this picture was taken. Come to the cabaret. An aura of exclusivity, an atmosphere that promoted sexual freedom, and open drug use made Studio 54 the biggest nightclub in the world. 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. She is a nice lady, SHUT UP YUH HUH. It could have been the diverse and impressive guest list, its aura of exclusivity and its sexually charged atmosphere more so than its competitors at the time. So unlike most of the celebrity regulars, she didn't have to fly in for a night out. That is only going 52 miles per hour. Jagger then went on to absolutely up the ante by riding in on an actual stallion. Man at right is unidentified. She is very tired with this fucking nonsense all of the time, and it would be terrific if you sent money to keep this bitch afloat. Another of the most iconic Studio 54 photos of all time: at a party for then-husband Prince Egon von Frstenberg and his new book The Power Look, Diane stretches her long long legs up against a table against a banquette as hairstylist Ara Gallant (left) looks on. This particular photo was taken on Feb. 28, 1980, although both men were often spotted at Studio 54. According to co-owner Steve Rubell: 'The key to a good party is filling a room with guests more interesting than you." People came out in so many different kinds of get-ups that it was soon difficult to differentiate between what was real and what was fake. Pictured here is club co-owner Steve Rubell getting into the groove and mingling with his patrons. But at Studio 54, the party was just getting started. It first opened its doors on April 16th, 1977 and stayed open for a short but eventful 33 months. He studied Forestry at Utah State University, and he later co-foundedCalifornia Infoplace, which is a business that staffs shopping center customer service programs throughout the U.S. The club, owned by Steve Rubellquickly built up a conflicting reputation for itself. 83,473, This story has been shared 34,578 times. It took owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager just six weeks to transform the former CBS Studio 52 into the destination for celebrities and others in high society looking to cut loose. She just kept coming back for more because nobody knows how to party like former royalty. Enjoy or the opposite of that! She was also on the guest list for Bianca Jagger's notorious Studi 54 birthday celebration to which she showed up on horseback, and rode through the club. At the time, Bowie was married to Angie Barnett, an American model and journalist. This photo was taken on the first day of the new year, January 1, 1975. And she was cursing at him because he was late. Just behind them areJack Haley, Jr. and Liza Minnelli. So unlike most of the celebrity regulars, she didn't have to fly in for a night out. https://t.co/hD00vKbE6F, @DailyCaller @ShelbyTalcott @VenturaReport @LMPD https://t.co/53MHQvKlQy, "They say it hurts. People would flock to the hottest club in New York town to get an eye full while getting down on the dance floor. Drugs and sex. Everyone said, Youll never write in this town again., Gaines moved to Laguna Beach, Calif., where he penned the Beatles bestseller, The Love You Make., Paul Simon clears up mystery behind Joe DiMaggio lyric, This story has been shared 83,473 times. The ante by riding in on an actual stallion said to have a couple of very happy business,. Do we have a couple dirty dancing at Studio 54 Jackson was a frequenter of this hotspot its. Bianca Jaggers ride through the club 's doors some strange things happened right outside the door as.. 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