They were the stars of New York City nightlife in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s with their outrageous looks and antics, simultaneously striking fear into the hearts of parents across the country.
Most believe social media has reshaped the nightlife landscape and a phenomenon such as the Club Kids will never be seen again.
James, who has seen two of his books made into films
The Club Kids period launched the careers of bombshell Amanda Lepore and author James St.
Other members have pursued careers in art and fashion, while famed member Jenny 'Jenny Talia' Dembrow now works with young women.
Riggs was released from prison in 2010 and entered the world of academia Alig was released in 2014 and now hosts a weekly New York City party.
Two of the main Club Kids, Michael Alig and Robert 'Freeze' Riggs, pleaded guilty in 1997 in the death of fellow member Andre 'Angel' Melendez.
The group went on national television shows to discuss their partying lifestyle, horrifying more straight-laced viewers.
The Club Kids were an 'It' group of young party promoters who dressed up in flamboyant attire and were stars of the New York nightlife in the '80s and '90s.
Tom Caruso’s (Chelsea, MA) “Legs & Eggs” was the breakfast special.They ruled New York City nightlife in the '80s and '90s with glitter, glamor and outrageous antics before a grisly killing spelled their downfall - so where are the Club Kids now?.
“Old School Boston Combat Zone Adult Nightclubs”
Wursthaus (Harvard Square, Cambridge MA).
Tony C’s (Named after Tony Conigliaro, Nahant, MA).
Pappillon Nightclub (Downstairs at the Back Bay Hilton, Boston).
Oxford Ale House (Harvard Square, Cambridge MA).
Olivers (Boston, MA – Currently Cask & Flagon).
OD’s (Cambridge / Became Flappers) – Happenings, Mason Dixon, Platters, Younger Brothers played there.
Natalie’s (Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA).
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds (Brighton).
Lantern Lodge (Attleboro – Disco House Band “Sunshyne”).
John Martins Manor / Nite Shoes (Saugus).
Inman Square Men’s Bar or Inn Square Men’s Bar (Cambridge, MA).
Heartache (Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA).
Green House (99 Restaurant, Billerica MA).
Gladstone’s (Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA).
Esme – (Boston – Currently Whiskey Saigon).
Dominic’s (Cambridge w/DJ Tony Ministeri).
Dick Doherty’s Crystal Palace (Hyannis, Cape Cod).
Club Vogue (Nantasket Beach, Hull 1987).
City Club (Formerly Metro then became Axis).
Chatham’s Upstairs (Faneuil Hall Boston).
Cask & Flagon (Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA).
Cabaret after Dark (Predecessor to “15 Landsdowne Street”, Boston).
Bridgeside Restaurant & Nightclub (Salem, MA).
Bellbottoms (Was there more than one location?).
Beachcomber (Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, MA).
Avalon (Part of a string of clubs dating back to the 70’s).
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