Neo (nightclub)
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| Address | 2350 N. Clark St. |
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| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Type | Nightclub |
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| http://www.neodanceclub.com | |
Neo was a nightclub located at 2350 N. Clark St. in the Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park. Established on July 25, 1979[1] Neo is the oldest[2] or one of the oldest[3] running nightclubs in Chicago and was a hangout and venue for a variety of musicians and artists, including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, David Bryne, the Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and U2.[4][5][6] The nightclub has been noted for being gay-friendly[7] as well as part of goth subculture.[8]
History
In the 1980s the club was a center for Chicago's Punk and New Wave scenes.[6]
In 1988, on the advice of one of the bartenders employed by Neo's management, the bar was renovated to look like lower Wacker.[9][10]
In 2009, Neo celebrated its 30th anniversary and was Chicago's oldest nightclub.[11]
In 2015, the nightclub lost its lease and had to move to a new location.[12][13][14][15]
In Popular Culture
The character Neo from the Matrix franchise drew inspiration from the nightclub and its patrons.[16][17]
References
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- ↑ Paul Biasco, "Neo Closing Iconic Lincoln Park Location After 36 Years", DNAinfo, July, 2015 full text.
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- ↑ Lauren Viera, "The Miracle of Neo", Chicago Tribune, Aug, 2009. full text.
- ↑ Sean Parnell, "Neo", Chicago Bar Project full text.
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- ↑ http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2015/07/28/after-36-years-neo-leaves-a-changing-lincoln-park
- ↑ http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-08-29/news/0908280393_1_dance-club-hangout-owner
- ↑ http://www.redeyechicago.com/restaurants-bars/redeye-neo-nightclub-closing-20150717-story.html
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- ↑ http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Neo/Neo.htm
- ↑ http://chicago.eater.com/2015/7/22/9015869/neo-weekend-dj-move#4794428
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