About this episode
This episode explores the rise and fall of the iconic nightclub Studio 54, highlighting its celebrity patrons and the excesses of the era.
Party favours full of drugs, a hose-down rubber sex balcony, and Bianca Jagger on a real horse. It’s often said that the brightest flames burn for the shortest time – and by god did Studio 54 burn bright. Under the helm of Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, 254 West 54th was the single coolest place on the planet – and set the blueprint for exclusive nightclubs to this day. Bowie, Warhol, the Jaggers, and every other celebrity you could think of felt lucky to set foot on its gigantic dance floor. But what comes up, must come down, and it only took three years for the greatest club on earth to come unstuck. This is the story of sex, drugs, and disco – the rise and fall of Studio 54. -- Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus Episodes YouTube - Full-length Video Episodes TikTok / Instagram
People in this episode
Host: RedHanded
Topics covered
- nightclubs
- disco
- celebrity culture
- drugs
- rise and fall
Keywords
- Studio 54
- Steve Rubell
- Ian Schrager
- disco
- celebrity
- nightclub
- drugs
- Bianca Jagger
- Bowie
- Warhol
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Studio 54, 254 West 54th
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