McCarthy, who happened to frequent Studio 54 on occasion, was amazed by his access to the notables in attendance. Before the co-owners went to jail they threw a party to end all parties called The End of Modern-Day Gomorrah. They only invited a small crowd of about 2,000 revelers many of them A-list celebrities. Picture this: Elton John partying the night away with drag queen Divine on the instantly recognisable parquet dance floor. Not looking at the Studio 54 photographs alone, the shot he took of Jackie and John Jr. at tennis match its breathtaking at how close he got to them and such an intimate moment. (The pair later married but not until 2001). One drag queen in the doc explains: For the most part there was a strict dress code applied to the revelers at the club. Model Bianca Jagger, in an off-the-shoulder number, is seen riding a white horse at the entrance of the club (1977), Dancers showcase a performance on metallic cushions amid a curious crowd at a New Years Eve party (1977), A star-studded New Year's Eve at Studio 54: Halston kissing Diana Ross, Jack Haley Jr with his wife Liza Minnelli, Bianca Jagger, and, of course, Andy Warhol (1978), Model and musician Grace Jones shimmers in a sparkling bodysuit as she performs at a New Years Eve party (1978), Soul legend Curtis Mayfield makes an extravagant entrance outside the club with his wife and friend in their Rolls-Royce (1977), Debbie Harry sticks out her tongue, while Steve Rubell is sprawled out on top of her and friends (1980), A costumed party-goer at a Halloween event sporting a platinum blonde wig, 18th-century-inspired face paint, lace bustier and white bow tie (1981), Diane von Furstenberg lounging with her husband-to-be, media mogul Barry Diller (1978), 3 products that all dermatologists use in the morning to prevent ageing, 29 stunning pictures and videos that take you inside Antilia, Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani's residence, I didn't practice the triple hair wash technique until a hairdresser told me this, A crash course in clashing prints: Bollywood celebrity edition celebs, Everything you need to know about Frieze London 2019, Chanels travelling photo exhibit hits Dubai. Cold hard cash, baby, even professional provocateur Andy Warhol. He told NY Mag: New Years Eve in New York City is a sacred night of partying that can take dancers on a journey, and one New Years Eve party at Studio 54 was the ultimate way to begin a new year. This type of thing wouldnt have been allowed in just any nightclub. Studio 54 is a shadow of its former self. This is after the feminist movement of the 70s: if a woman wanted to be nude that was her privilege, no one would ever touch her or say anything. She said that she spent a large part of her day arguing over the cost of certain A-listers. Co-owner Ian Schrager told Variety: To work at Studio 54 a few things were required. When a nightclub is as hot as Studio 54 the place is going to be crawling with celebrities. The late 70s also saw the rise of celebrity culture, and Studio 54 provided that too, with Liza, Michael, Andy, Bianca and Diana regulars. According to one of the doormen in a documentary about the club, they made sure that the club at least have 20% gay men, 10% lesbians and trans people, and the rest of the crowd could be whoever. After seeing Sweeney Todd on Broadway the owners decided to place a large automated bridge in the balcony of the club so dancers on the second floor could travel to the other side of the building without having to cross the dance floor. It was relatively common for famous figures to throw their birthday parties inside Studio 54. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In fact, some women were often topless at Studio 54 parties, in nothing more than tiny thong bottoms and boots. Celebrities like Mick Jagger were routinely in the building and cutting a rug on the dance floor, so if you wanted to dance with a Rolling Stone you could dance with a Rolling Stone. It seemed as though thrill-seekers young and old wanted nothing more than to get a taste of Studio 54s soaring reputation. Owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager transformed a former TV studio into a nightclub that hosted extravagant theme parties for the crme de la crme - which included everyone from celebrities to street corner legends. Rebecca Schoenkopf. 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 had a kind camera. I have not seen a picture that Gene took that would have embarrassed anybody even though he was with people doing very strange things.. Left, male partygoers sport dresses.Bokfrlaget Max Strm/Hasse Persson Studio 54. The agents entered the office seeking links to organized crime and arrested his partner Ian Schrager after reportedly finding cocaine among some papers he was carrying. This photograph offers a glimpse into New Years Eve at Studio 54. Capote is the author of books like Other Voices, Other Rooms, Breakfast at Tiffanys and In Cold Blood. Mick Jagger at the club for Bianca Jagger's birthday party. However, the notorious New York City nightclub encountered a fair share of obstacles while party-goers ravaged the dance floor . The photographic work of Dustin PIttman -- the focus of this feature . Diane von Furstenberg lounging with her husband-to-be, media mogul Barry Diller. Mick Jagger and his then significant other Jerry Hall entering the club. 29. Left: A topless woman in a peacock feather headdress dances at Studio 54's Halloween party in 1977. People at Studio 54 dance the night away during the 1978. Co-owner Ian Schrager said it was like standing on stardust, and one club goer said: Joanne Horowitz was the clubs publicist and she played a major part at getting celebrities through the door. Mattresses in the basement were frequently the site of trysts, while the infamous balcony was designed complete with easy-to-clean surfaces as a place for couples to get it on. Liza Minelli was a mainstay at Studio 54, so much so that it was as if she lived on the dance floor. Other photographers didnt capture that. This was taken in the ladies room. The manufacturers seemed to think their choice of venue was appropriate enough since all the sounds and colorful lights reminded them of disco. Part of the lure of a nightclub like Studio 54 is that you went home with plenty of stories to tell about the wacky things you saw go down inside. Today there's no way that someone would just be able to ride through a club on a horse. Fans would say she had eyes the color of lavender, and her performances in films like Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will forever go down in cinema history. A pair of clubgoers dressed in . 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. Grace Jones wrote about it in her book, saying: Rick James of Super Freak fame was a legendary party monster throughout the 70s and 80. Doormen didnt let just anyone inside, but if you were lucky, you could get into the club without having connections in high places. It first opened its doors on April 16th, 1977 and stayed open for a short but eventful 33 months. But at Studio 54, the party was just getting started. Unlike Ron Galellas work which has been exhibited and is collected as fine art after Spatz died in 2003 the archive of images was inherited by his younger sister, Amy Lowen, and packed away in filing cabinets in her Kentucky home. It turns out that she wasn't really into that kind of adulation. No other nightclub has been able to rival it in reputation and A-list guests since. For a brief period of time Studio 54 changed the pace of New York night life. The club also had doves and a snake present for visitors on different nights. In this 1978 picture, crowds line up for entry into Manhattan's renowned disco and nightclub Studio 54, located at 254 West 54th Street. But then Rubell came up with something brilliant - the velvet rope. For 33 short months the club was the height of cool in Manhattan, with club goers who managed to get past the velvet rope falling into a deluge of drugs and debauchery. He told NY Mag that Steve Rubell wanted to have a bunch of hot, gay bartenders working the club, and because of that most of them spent their time working and not doing their jobs - which is how Taylor managed to keep his. Left: A clubgoer dressed as Jesus carries a large cross onto the dance floor in 1977. Robin Williams dancing with his then-wife Valerie in 1979. A lot of people had to work together to make the night a success, from DJs to lightning technicians to the people who designed the sound system. 29 Pictures That Show Just How Insane Studio 54 Really Was. Cher wasnt the wildest partier on the scene, but she was known for being an independent and forward-thinking individual who didnt shy away from a good time. Elizabeth Taylor shimmering in a glamorous iridescent bodysuit while chatting to legendary fashion designer Halston. Then . They were like queens on the dancefloor.". A photograph of Yoko Ono and John Lennon by Gene Spatz (year unknown). America in 1977 was ripe for something fun, glamorous and a bit risque. Getty Images. September 25, 2020 07:00 AM. There was an anything goes attitude to sex at Studio 54. They had lights rigged so there was a sunrise and a sunset. The many singers who passed through the joint didnt leave without belting out a few notes of their own. Looking back on her childhood Barrymore said: There were other dance clubs in New York City, but none of them shared the you had to be there power of Studio 54. Her hair is blonder and bigger than ever. One of the many famous faces to grace the dance floor of Studio 54 was that of legendary singer Diana Ross. He may have been America's sweetheart, but at Studio 54 he could do whatever he wanted. A playful, intimate moment between a pair of partygoers, circa 1978. Pictured here are some of the A-list celebs who frequented the infamous, one-of-a-kind club known as Studio 54. Clubs have been using this idea for years. Thats right the King of Pop did indeed attend a gathering or two at Studio 54. Gene had a special eye for the beauty and the fun and sometimes even the weirdness of the situations. He said: While a lot of celebrities went to Studio 54 on their own on the search for something specific, Robin Williams was known for bringing his wife to this extremely hot dance club. When Williams visited Studio 54, he joined a fleet of other actors such as John Travolta, Richard Gere, Al Pacino and John Belushi, who all set foot in the iconic destination to see what it was about. Studio 54 was a safe space for groups who would have been marginalised in the late 70s. In an oversized down coat, obviously. What Gene has is a very different sensitivity, McCarthy says. They even put up a huge (4 feet) model of the game right over the dancing patrons. To this day the nightclub remains a thing of legend, even if it has been transformed into a theater. Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager opened Studio 54 40 years ago, and it soon became the . The son rose and set inside the club, literally. At the Purple magazine party, a naked couple in a clear bathtub perform for an audience in 1977. Needless to say, he made enough of a name for himself and enough connections to land a spot on the list at Studio 54 often. What is now a Broadway theater used to be the emblematic hot spot of '70s disco nightlife. Left: A performer on stilts manages to bust a move in 1981. This wouldnt be the only time Studio 54 went above and beyond for New Years. And, who can forget the iconic image of Bianca Jagger riding a white horse through the clubs entrance? Shes just finished with a 1978 concert, following up a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance. In this picture, well-known English actor Michael Caine is laughing and dancing with his wife Shakira, while partygoers frolic on behind them. Despite spending only $400,000 on preparations for the nightclub, owner Rubell indicated Studio 54 made over $7 million in profits in the first year. This would not be the only time the nightclub had a horse on its premises, nor would it be the only animal ever invited inside. Andy Warhol once said "It's a dictatorship at the door and a democracy on the dance floor." By this time, the club had cemented its reputation as a popular place for celebrities, and Stallone was one more added to the list. Nightlife anywhere was sure to have drugs involved were talking about the 1970s, here. It wasnt just some other club - there was fog, wind, and snow. A-list celebrities were just one of the appeals of Studio 54, there were also cult celebrities who were the lifeblood of the underground party scene. Throughout its three-year lifespan under Rubell and Schrager, Studio 54 served as a lab to experiment with everything from illicit drugs to gender. Unfortunately, the bartender was so out of his gourd on goofballs that he forgot to unlock the cuffs when the two were finished and left her in the basement before going back to work. In 1977 the New York scene was such a sprawling organism of parties, dancing, and punk rockers, and Harry was one of the artists who was in the middle of it all. The people who worked at Studio 54 were so ill equipped for the craziness on opening night that they broke down under the stress of the crowd. She was an actress and human rights activist who was married to Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger at the time. People spilled into the streets, they poured over the police barricades and they caused a traffic jam that was so bad that it supposedly kept Frank Sinatras limo from coming within walking distance from the club. But wait, is that a horse shes trying to pet? Rogers says this was a reaction to people seeing images of the glamour of places like Studio 54 while their real lives reflected the worst financial recession since the Great Depression. Inside Studio 54, you could smoke just about whatever you wanted and sit however you liked. Noted wild child Drew Barrymore has lived more lifetimes than anyone should, and pretty much all of them are cool. Even so, it gave visitors a rush of adrenaline to watch them twirl in the air from below. This way they avoided the extreme fees that came with a liquor license while still being kind of legal. For the younger generations who might not know, Elizabeth Taylor was a star like no other during her time. Date: 11/03/1979. Studio 54 was crazy all year long, but things got especially wacky for Halloween. Rather than hand out the clothing at the door of raffling them off, the club owners just tossed the clothing items off the balcony which allowed for anyone who wanted one of the expensive pieces to simply reach out and grab it. A pile of people forms on the dance floor of the 1978 "Purple Party.". According to a 2018 documentary about Studio 54 Rubell and Scrager skipped out on getting their liquor license by applying for multiple one day licenses that were used by catering companies. After the tragedy of the Vietnam War and the distrust of the Nixon administration people just wanted to go out and forget about their troubles. In the aftermath of the Vietnam war, Rubell said people were tired of being serious everyone went out and went wild. Even when the clubs co-owners were under a federal investigation they didnt let anything get in the way of the clubs success. Toosii Brings Roses and Your 'Favorite Song' to Tonight Show, Justin Bieber Shares Heartfelt Message to Frank Ocean After Coachella Set. She avoided the task of assessing what she had in her possession for nearly a decade until she began to unearth her brothers forgotten treasures. All one had to do to make sure they wound up in the gossip pages or the New York Post was to simply show up and bypass the line. The dancers kept throwing their coats at the workers and the ticketing system stopped working altogether. Rather than show how scared they were, the $1.5 million renovation showed that the co-owners were putting on a brave face. Getty Images. Given that it used to be an actual studio, the interior had ample lighting equipment to create pulsating light shows. As a mood-boosting tonic, and at a time when our festive calendars have been curtailed by social-distancing measures, Vogue delves into Studio 54s world of excess and extravagance. Capote was an occasional visitor to Studio 54 and got down with the best of them. People partook in various questionable substances, and in this photo, theyre inhaling laughing gas in the middle of the dance floor. 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." New York: Photo shows crowd waiting outside Studio 54, the popular New York City disco. It was a place of great exclusivity, but also a place where one went to be photographed. In the photo are Olympic athlete-Bruce Jenner, the King of Pop-Michael Jackson, actress and model-Valerie Perrine and Jane Fonda. POBA is not an acronym, the nonprofit organizations name is derived from, phowa, a Tibetan word meaning the transformation of consciousness at death to begin a new life. Usually these special nights happened when someone wanted something specific for their birthday. A woman holds a makeshift pipe for a man as he attempts to smoke an unidentified substance in 1981. Studio 54, both the interior and the street outside, allowed people to dance off their problems and be apart of something at the same time. Park Avenue hostess Nan Kempner said that Capote punched her in the face one night, nearly starting a brawl. A fabulous night to revel in being alive with ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev (far left). They were hired for the New Years Eve party of 1977. Lifelong memories were made within its walls every night. She sued Warhol's estate because she said that she was made to look "dumb." If youd gone to Studio 54 in the 1970s, however, this is exactly the type of scene you couldve enjoyed. Diana Ross and Liza Minelli performed for Rubell, and in this photo, Stevie Wonder took to the piano at his secretarys birthday party. Left, male partygoers sport dresses. If there was one person who loved going out to Studio 54, it was Bianca Jagger. In its first year alone, it managed to pull in approximately $7 million dollars! By 11 pm there were thousands of people outside the club with no hope of getting in, so many of the revelers ended up having a sex-fueled party in the street. Originally opened as an opera house in 1927, Studio 54 became a popular nightclub in 1977. A star-studded New Years Eve at Studio 54: Halston kissing Diana Ross, Jack Haley Jr with his wife Liza Minnelli, Bianca Jagger, and, of course, Andy Warhol. MSN called the drug-taking "endemic." It was just as much a part of the Studio 54 experience as the dancing. Vote up the Studio 54 snapshots that make you want to queue up and bribe a doorman. He began incorporating dance music and disco into his sound, and to find inspiration he went to the club and paid close attention. Tabs gifs by your friend Martini Ambassador. The clubs explosive success had attracted attention from authorities, and they thought Studio 54 might be connected to organized crime. If you came on a white horse, with almost no clothes on, you were guaranteed to get in. What Is Groundhog Day and Why Do We Care? Known for its raucous parties and A-list guests, the first three years of Studio 54's existence were the most exclusive and enticing and that was by design. Indeed, club regulars ranged from Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol to Elizabeth Taylor and David Bowie. It could be intoxicating to get into Studio 54 after standing outside for days, or maybe even weeks. Dancer Rudolf Nureyev initiates nine-year-old Ricky Schroder into the delights of disco dancing at Studio 54 in New York on Sunday, April 2, 1979. While that was a Monday night, the clubs one evening off, they made an exception for the actress and rock star wife. At the time, she would have been in the midst of releasing her 1977 album, Cherished. People openly took poppers on the dance floor, and less openly shot up heroin in dark corners. Actor and author Chris Lawford shares a dance with Mick Jagger's wife, Bianca. Rubells connections meant celebrities were some of the first people to set foot inside, and its reputation as an exclusive hub for the rich and famous was sparked. A-listers were just as susceptible to Steve Rubellas door policy as regular people unless they reached the vaulted heights of being an NFU." Footage shows co-founder Steve Rubell cherrypicking on the door, reprimanding one hopeful with the immortal line: Dont ever come here with a hat. Doorman Mark Benecke was charged with deciding on the chosen ones. Bianca Jagger on a white horse for her birthday at Studio 54. Rather than just put her on the payroll, Horowitz worked on a sliding scale that rated celebrities. Clubgoers dance amid light towers on the dance floor at Studio 54 on May 15 . The entire night went off around midnight Bianca Jagger made her way through the club on the back of a white stallion. One close friend of Rubell's notes that the co-owner thought that he would never be caught. The hottest celebrities and wildest outfits could be seen on the dance floor, and illicit substances flowed freely among partiers. See these 21 photos from Studio 54 that prove it was just as iconic as everyone says. With someone like Diana Ross at your venue, you wont be hurting for attendees. Then, step inside the 1990s rave scene at its neon zenith. Under the helm of owners Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, Studio 54 became globally renowned as a cultural institution for its lavish, over-the-top spectacles and sartorial displays. Take a closer look and see why these rare photos are still discussed decades later! All of that pent up stress can make someone blow a valve, Studio 54 served as a way for people to escape; it was the perfect place for someone to cut loose as long as they could get through the door. At Studio 54, anyone with a good attitude (and good style) was welcome. All rights reserved. This exclusive event would have been the talk of the season. In this picture, you can see doorman Mark Benecke sweeping the expectant crowd for the best individuals to allow past the front doors. 30. The opening night of Studio 54 was huge mess. In 1977, he was deep in the thralls of ambient music and groups like Can, but he was already looking for something new. The photographer that captured the disco and diamond dust of legendary club Studio 54. This meant plenty of people were rejected at the door, and plenty more stood in lines outside waiting to be appraised. Onlookers say that he was always dressed up and ready to get down. Not that theres anything wrong with that. They served copious amounts of alcohol, played the loudest music and sometimes had mini food fights on the dancefloor. This foyer amped up the anticipation, and according to Myra Scheer, Ian and Steves assistant who went onto work in a perch in the lobby said it was a special part of the night: Even though it sounds like a line, once you were in Studio 54 it was a sign that you had a special energy that appreciated by the club owners. This kind of debauchery came to be expected of the venue and marked its no-holds-barred approach to nightlife. Aside from the dancing and debauchery, one thing that everyone remembers about Studio 54 is the clubs interior design. A costumed party-goer at a Halloween event sporting a platinum blonde wig, 18th-century-inspired face paint, lace bustier, and white bow tie. Writer and socialite Anthony Haden-Guest describes the scenes as like the damned looking into paradise. In front is famous artist Andy Warhol. While many clubgoers enjoyed this aspect of Studio 54, it got them lots of attention from the authorities. While the nightclubs lifespan may have been cut short, the memories made within its walls live on in countless celebrities and lucky visitors. When youre a wealthy celebrity, youre going to want to have the best of the best. Going to work day in and day out all week can grind a person down. Right: Clubgoers inhale nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) on the dance floor during the 1977 Halloween party. Showing Editorial results for studio 54. They ransacked the place, went through the offices, and the clubs safe. The high ceiling of the building allowed for such displays, though they must have been quite careful not to step on anyones toes. The two are almost unrecognizable, however, thanks to the cream thats been smeared all over their faces and clothes. Ian Schrager, one of the co-owners and founders of Studio 54 explained his idea behind the design: Explosive mayhem is the perfect way to describe this scintillating night club. Once inside people were allowed to be whoever they wanted to be, cutting loose and grooving with everyone, it was the place to go when someone needed to escape. Right: A woman gets low on the dance floor in 1977. It's crazy to think that Studio 54 and Saturday Night Live were both happening in New York City at the same time. It touched all your senses and left you wanting more. For that reason, his photos are not only fine art, they are history. A look back at the epicenter of NYC nightlife, presented by Getty Images. The last thing she wanted was for her secret life to become known to the world. Soul legend Curtis Mayfield makes an extravagant entrance outside the club with his wife and friend in their Rolls-Royce. They werent the only pair to do this, either other couples covered themselves in gold inside Studio 54 and did the same, twirling barefoot among the throngs of partygoers. That someone would just be able to rival it in reputation and A-list guests since shot heroin. 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