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Remember The Bottom Line

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Steven Philip Reed Verified
8 hr ago

Worked there the last two years, and we tried to 'save the bottom line' along with many others from all around the world.

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Adam Taylor Verified
2 days ago

I worked at the Bottom Line in 1985 and 1986. The music club was an important part of the music scene in the West Village — and nationally as well. The bottom line was a jewel, as is its memory, which should be noted with a plaque or the co-naming of Mercer Street.

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Jon Birge Verified
3 days ago

Because the Bottom Line was a LEGIT club at a time when much of NYC was pa to play. And Allan is/was a true music fan who gave opportunities to music lovers as much as to artists.

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Dan Beck Verified
3 days ago

Important NYC cultural music history.

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Jim Grant Verified
3 days ago

Many, many music careers were launched at this iconic venue.

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Candice Hansen Verified
4 days ago

Bottom line was very important to the music scene in New York City. it had national act and showcased new and upcoming acts from Bruce Springsteen, Charles Mingus, Count Basie,Billy Joel to Bobby Short to the Manhattan Transfer and the list goes on and on.

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Lynne Ellison Verified
4 days ago

I worked there in 1974-1976.

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Supporter Verified
5 days ago

Important place in our cultural development.

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Don Dixon Verified
5 days ago

this club was a iconic spot in NYC for decades…we can’t let it be forgotten…

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Charles Yurick Verified
5 days ago

The Bottom Line was so much more than just another New York City music venue. It was an artist-centered musical institution with a unique point of view. A creative home, and a defining part of New York's cultural life.

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Joe Stefko Verified
5 days ago

It is my heritage

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Camilla McGuinn Verified
5 days ago

Great Sweet Memories!

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Rich Nesin Verified
5 days ago

The Bottom Line was one of the most important venues in New York City's history. No rooms of its size even come close.

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c. winston simone Verified
5 days ago

There was only ONE music venue that counted to EVERY recording artist. You got booked there, you were on your way.

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Rod Marsden Verified
5 days ago

A major musical landmark in the history of the city deserves this type of recognition.

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Lee Scott Howard Verified
11 days ago

The Bottom Line was a NY music destination and THE place to go to see rising stars up close and personal. Saw many top acts and friends perform there. I even attended an event aka “meeting” of the Royal Association for the Longevity and Preservation of the Honeymooners (R.A.L.P.H.), where my high school chum took first prize in the Ralph Kramden look alike contest! If that ain’t a memory of historical proportion, I don’t know what is.😄

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Michael Reitman Verified
11 days ago

I saw some fantastic shows over the years there. I hate to see it go the way of The Fillmore East.

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Ronald P Sevean Verified
12 days ago

Many great memories at The Bottom Line, two of my absolute favorites are The Phil Spector Christmas Show Anniversary Sonny Bono was great and The Famous Ringo!

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Eric Stuart Verified
13 days ago

The Bottom Line was hands down my favorite venue to play. The history, the vibe, Allan Pepper, and everyone there. This amazing venue must be celebrated and remembered.

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John King Verified
13 days ago

I worked at The Bottom Line and it was a very influential part of my career trajectory.