Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The Legendary Nightclub Called Studio 54

Published on 10/16/2019
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Doorman Marc Benecke Deciding Who Gets In

As the doorman there, 19-year-old Marc Benecke had a lot of responsibilities. He was the one to make the call on who gets into this nightclub full of celebrities. He later went into real estate and opened bars.

Doorman Mark Benecke Deciding Who Gets In

Before Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell turned the site into Studio 54, it was a theater. When this was taken, people were busy trying to wear bizarre getups to get the attention of the higherups.

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Fleur Thiemeyer And Elton John

What would you have done to get entry into the ‘Grease’ premiere party? Here is a photo of Elton John and Fleur Thiemeyer at the party on June 13, 1978. The film was a huge hit that people love to this day.

Fleur Thiemeyer And Elton John

Other regulars on the celebrity guest list included Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Rod Stewart, Ryan O’Neal, Cary Grant, Jackie Onassis, Rudolf Nureyev, Salvador Dali, Farah Fawcett — and Donald Trump.

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