Madonna, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Talking Heads, U2, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat
1978
This six-story loft belonged to artist Ross Bleckner, with an improvised bar on folding tables and a bathtub used to chill beer behind the counter. It was the antithesis of Studio 54's glamour, showcasing the rawer, artistic side of New York nightlife. The fourth floor became an art gallery curated by Keith Haring. The B-52's played on opening night, followed by Talking Heads, U2, Judas Priest, and Jean-Michel Basquiat's own band, Gray. Madonna was a regular, performing with her early bands, Breakfast Club and Emmy and the Emmys. David Bowie, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, The Clash, and Nico also frequented the space. The Mudd Club closed in 1983, the same year Madonna's debut album was released. The building is now a luxury condominium.
77 White St, New York, NY 10013, USA
New York, USA