Studio 54 Was a Paradise for Celebrities

Taken in the late 1970s, Steve Rubell, co-owner of the club, is seen with Rod Stewart, famously known for his hit “Maggie May.” They were at the epicenter of New York’s nightlife, a place where celebrities and the who’s who of the era mingled. This was hardly the only photo of the pals in this spot.

Steve’s knack for pampering stars was legendary, ensuring that celebrities like Rod felt not just welcome, but utterly enthralled. An anonymous celebrity once remarked to Vanity Fair about the club’s unique ambiance, stating that no matter how tired you were, “you’d be there for five minutes and you’d feel really marvelous.”