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BACKSTREET GAY BAR ATLANTA MOVIE
On slow nights you could go there for a drink or for movie nights on Tuesdays.
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At one time Backstreet was open seven nights a week. It was an immediate hit with the Detroit gay community and its success started a long-running feud with Menjo's over business and marketing. Carl told me they invested about $100,000 to buy it and turn it into Backstreet. Carl Rippberger and Joel Yoder bought the Escape Bar located in the same space and converted it into Backstreet. Doc is running the bar again.Īnonymous said. Not the best to be shy when you own a gay bar. I can only go from my experience, I used to talk to him and he was always nice to me. (I won't try to spell his Italian last name) He was older, short, pudgy and wore lots of gold rings on his fingers like Bruce Detloff from the Gold Coast. Now DJ Timmy D spins there.(I won't comment on that, Lol) The second owner was Tom G. I can even remember a guy who always brought his own Tambourine and banged on it to the music! Tells you how old I am! DJ Bill Bennett spun there for years. I can remember there was this guy who ever Saturday danced on top of one of the speakers and wore wild suits. The club changed hands a couple of times and was closed for a couple years.
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If I'm correct he left money in his estate which helped start Affirmations in Ferndale. The original owner, and I can't remember his name, died of AIDS. I'm not sure exactly what year it opened? Help if you know. (Still open today) There is not much signage but it is back in the corner of the L shaped strip mall. Backstreet is located in a shopping mall (strip mall) at the corner of Greenfield and Joy Rd.