Studio One and its adjacent live music venue, The Backlot, served as a beacon of hope and community for gay men during a tumultuous period from 1974 to 1994. The club offered a sanctuary from homophobia and police oppression, hosting performances by legendary artists like Liza Minnelli and Eartha Kitt, and launching the careers of rising stars like Roseanne Barr and Rosie O'Donnell.
Studio One Forever
The Studio One disco served as a sanctuary for gay men seeking acceptance and belonging during a period of intense discrimination, playing a pivotal role in the fight for gay rights and the struggle against AIDS from 1974 to 1993.
