Relive New York's Wild ‘80s With Blondie, LL Cool J, and More

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Step back in time with museumofcityNY's new exhibition coinciding with MTV's 40th anniversary this summer.

Relive New York’s Wild ’80s With Blondie, LL Cool J, and More Stars on the SceneDJ Love Bug with Grandmaster Caz at the battle of the MCs at the Ecstasy Garage Disco in August 1980. Photo by Charlie Ahearn.

There wasn’t exactly a music scene in 1980s-era New York City, so much as countless hot spots spanning Harlem to Saint Mark’s Place to the Bronx. Of course, things aren’t what they used to be—it’s been ages since what’s now a kitschy, rock ‘n’ roll-themed John Varvatos shop replaced CBGB, the so-called birthplace of punk.

 

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