In the early 1980s, the East Village was characterized by a gritty, unpolished atmosphere devoid of upscale establishments and mainstream chains. Bobby Bradley and Alan Mace partnered with Richie Hajguchik to transform an old bar into the Pyramid nightclub, which became iconic within the artistic community. The book, We Started a Nightclub, chronicles this era through rapid-fire oral histories highlighting major contributors, from drag performers to renowned artists. It showcases the transformation of nightlife into a platform for social and political commentary while launching the careers of bands like Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
We Started a Nightclub chronicles the sharp rise and tragic fall of the Pyramid - and, with it, so much of the 1980s East Village scene.
What started as camp drag performances expanded into political and social satire, readings, rants, and a rock 'n' roll venue that helped launch the careers of such bands as Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The book portrays key players from one of America's most creative communities, shedding light on many who were wild and original, and died too soon to enter the mainstream.
The three co-authors include the late Brian Butterick, a manager at the Pyramid and performer known as Hattie Hathaway; Kestutis Nakas; and Susan Martin, the club's publicist.
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