

Studio 54: Everything You Didn't Know
Jan 25, 2024
Experience the decadence of Studio 54! Learn about crazy attempts to get into the club, the radical history of disco, and the tax fraud behind the 33-month party. Explore the oppressive LGBTQ+ environment, the wild opening night, the strict door policy, and the eccentric characters that made Studio 54 legendary. Discover the wild sexual atmosphere and drug culture at the club and witness its ultimate downfall. Reflect on the fascinating lives of the club's founders and the lasting legacy of Studio 54.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Rise of DJs and DJ Culture
04:10 • 14min
The Oppressive Environment Faced by the LGBTQ+ Community in the 1960s
17:49 • 7min
The Underground Parties of the Past
25:14 • 22min
Architecture, History, and Preparations for Opening Night at Studio 54
46:57 • 4min
The Chaotic Opening Night
51:11 • 14min
Strict Door Policy and Outrageous Attire
01:05:05 • 19min
Eccentric Characters of Studio 54
01:23:38 • 9min
Composing Le Freak and Appreciation for the Studio 54 Door Man
01:32:13 • 5min
Studio 54's Wild Sexual Atmosphere
01:36:43 • 8min
The Drug Culture at Studio 54
01:44:33 • 2min
Cocaine and Drug Culture at Studio 54
01:46:07 • 16min
The Downfall of Studio 54 and Its Liquor License Issues
02:02:25 • 19min
Reflections on Studio 54 and its Legacy
02:21:10 • 3min
Conclusion and Advertisements
02:23:53 • 3min