Xenon (nightclub)

Xenon was a famous night club in New York City and was regarded as the only popular enough to compete with the world-famous Studio 54. The club was in the West 43rd Street in an abandoned theater.

Establishment of the xenon

The club was founded in 1978 by Howard Stein and Peppo Vanini. Stone previously brought The Who, David Bowie, Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones to New York. The two founders had previously met at Studio 54.

Atmosphere in xenon

The xenon was considered quieter than the Studio 54 In particular, it was easier to get grants admission. Despite the relatively less elitist appearing reputation many prominent guests of the club were. Andy Warhol, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Richard Avedon, among others received their own parties. The walls were kept in silver and the dance floor came rays of light from a giant X. The guests danced scarce clothed, as it was common at Studio 54, sometimes they wore swimwear.

As the first nightclub introduced the Xenon go-go boxes ready for go-go dancers who could dance in it. This led to an increase of interest in the go-go dance.

Xenon was involved in an article in the Life magazine about disco. Full-time disc jockey (DJ) was Tony Smith, while John " Jellybean " Benitez, who later had an affair with Madonna, part-time DJ was.

Closure of the xenon

The xenon was closed in 1984. The building was harboring the Stephen Sondheim Theatre today (English ) called Broadway theater.

Reception

Film

• In the movie " Studio 54 ," says Mike Myers, the owner of the studio Steve Rubell representing to his employees that poor workers go to xenon.

• In the dance scene in the movie Nighthawks of the club has been used. It played Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams.