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Combat Zone, the

The city's "adult entertainment district," located between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown, more or less. The porno places are now entirely gone, and the "combat" these days are mostly between developers and Chinatown residents who don't want to be displaced by expensive condos planned for the area's rundown buildings.

There are now just two strip clubs left, both huddled together on the mostly-an-alley Lagrange Street.

Chris Gassler

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Hi Gabriella,

I was a bartender you'll recall. Karen was my girlfriend. She has a thriving shiatsu massage practice with a specialty in equine. Truly has left that part of her life behind.

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Thanks for providing me the name of the Essex Deli. I have been going crazy trying to think of it. I use to love the bowl of pickles on the table. As a kid I thought that was amazing.

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Hi,

Getting reinvigorated to work on collecting old photos of people and memorabilia of the Naked i Cabaret. I'd also like to take new photos of people who have their old photos, sort of a then and now. Cheyanne if you read this do you still have your satin jacket? I still have mine!! Can't fit it anymore...but that's another story entirely. Kendra, you still have your costume? Can you fit? Anyway, folks that have these sorts of things, photos especially, or if you danced/bartended etc and will pose for current photos, please contact me. [email protected]

Thanks!

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I think I remember you from the 'I' . I used to come in selling costumes. Remember?

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Hi Scarlett,

I remember you for sure. Not surprisingly I liked the costumes very very much! They were a big part of themed shows which were still in existence then, if diminishing in importance. Hope you are well!

Joel

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We had satin jackets? Ohhhh it is coming back to me... a Naked i jacket? Am finally writing the memoir, well, this one... maybe some of your memorabilia could help me remember things! Get in touch. [email protected]

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Hey there, did you ever reconnect with anyone?? I danced there off and on from 1990 to 1991 and I'd love to know if you found anyone

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Greetings

I used to frequent the Zone in the mid eighties. We never spent much time at the I, instead we went to the Boston Bunnies or the Pussycat.

I'll never forget Britney. I met her at the Pussycat. We drank together a few times. I also recall learning of her ahem...transformation shall we say. I remember one night some old dude told her she looked like Chrystal on Dynasty (Linda Evans). She tells the guy that she used to be hung like Blake. I nearly fell off the bar stool from laughing so hard.

I also recall a bartender at the Cat named Tio. He was a great guy, used to clear some seats for us whenever we came in. The dude really gave the royal treatment.

Good times and great memories.

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I remember Britney well, I use to dance with her at Boston Bunnies and later in Chelsea, MA - anyone know where she/he is now?

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I played saxophone at Jerome's Naked i for maybe a year in 1975. I was 20 years old! What a blast!! I hooked up with a dancer named Breeze and we lived together for about 4 years. In 1976 I worked at the Living Room on Stewart street playing sax. Hilarious bartender named Frank. Some of the dancers were Cherry Vanilla, Lucia Leeds, Mona. All nice girls. That gig was 7 nights a week! I used to hang out at the Tam on Tremont St. on my breaks.

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I recently heard that Terri from Beacon Street recently died at age 92! I understand that she "worked"(incall at her apartment until shortly before she died. Amazing! A friend of mine dated a few times in 2001 and he was very impressed! She was very versatile and enthusiastic. Once he had a 2 girl party with Terri and Anya the big busted German girl I commented on a couple of years ago, and it was unbelievable. She now lives in the suburbs and still works, However, it is hard to contact her as the Phoenix is gone and she has no computer. She is in her 70's and still is in great shape! Any news on the girls from thr good ol' days?

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Man I had so many good times there when I was in high school. I had a part time job nearby and got to know quite a few people down there.

Anyone remember the platinum wigged older woman with a big rack who used to have the stool right at the entrance to the pussycat lounge? Snow day from school and I walked in early afternoon and she grabs me and starts tapping the ashtray on the bar to get the bartenders attention. I told her I only had two bucks on me but not before getting a hug with those big breasts pushing up over the top of her dress.

I remember one summer night going past the glass slipper and there were a couple of black hookers talking out front. I negotiated with one and she took me into an ally for full service(20 bucks). Could not have been nicer person and what an ass.

Anyone remember harry's bar. He used to get some pretty high end talent hanging around there. I remember getting robbed across the street by a sly little hooker. I used to see her all the time on the way out of work and we would say hi. She was always a real wiseass. Anyhow one time I go by her and she tells me she thinks I need a good time. I had 40 bucks so I said ok. we go behind a building across from Harry's and when she is done I reach in my pocket and no money. She said I could owe her but I knew she had paid herself.

Always had fun there. It did not seem so bad or dangerous at the time and I certainly was not a savvy city kid.

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Does anyone remember Mousy and her sister Tiger?

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I remember them, and a lot of the other Novelty regulars. Scary violent girls.

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...in the early 80's I was an overnight manager at Star Market at the Pru, and always looked forward to 2:30 a.m. when many of the Zone dancers would come in!..They were so much fun and lively and did a little shopping too. I got along well with them, and one morning they surprised me with a T-Shirt that they had made for me..it said "Star Market Baby" and I bet I could still find it! I wonder if any of those sweet gals are reading this?
I could write a book about the comings and goings at Star during those times....Peter Wolf of J.Geils was a regular...on and on....

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anyone remember Ginger who worked at the eye until it closed in '95, she told me she had relocated to NYC, wonder what happeded to her.

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I was in the Pilgrim Theater the night that Wilbur Mills toddled onstage, while the Tidal Basin Bombshell was doing her thing. He was the Chairman of the House Ways and Means, US Congress. Foxe was a stripper he was enamored of. I swear, I was sitting there with a bunch of other teenage dopes, and I thought he was just part of the act. Imagine our horror when the Herald ran a front page picture the next day, with the back of our heads sitting in that front row...

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I worked in the Zone in the early 80's (83/84) and in Chelsea. I went by the name C.J. Anyone remember a dancer named Pumpkin? I have fond memories of the Zone, taught me many valuable lessons which I use now in my career - sure taught me how to carry on a conversation with a diverse clientele as I mixed for drinks. I was also featured in Swank magazine, when they did a feature in the Zone called Boston Baked Buns - anyone remember. I'd love to get my hands on a copy today, for old times sake. I'd have to keep it under lock and key from my kids and grandkids - maybe I'll show my husband.

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I remember Pumpkin. I worked with her in the Caribe in the 80's. She appears to have made it out alive and has been working for years, tirelessly rescuing young women from the sex trade (in all of its forms, nowadays). She is a great woman. And still beautiful.

I may have worked with you on occasion, as well. Tasha

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Did you know a dancer named Moriah from around that time? I think it was Boston Bunnies.

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I can't count the hours I spent in the Zone. Hot Dogs at Dirty Johns (Washington and LaGrange) and the best pizza ever at the King of Pizza. But the Sugar Shack was incredible. Imagine the O'Jays performing less than 6 feet from your table. If you could top the night off with potato pancakes at the Bulkie on Boyelston you were living. Props to Mayor Kevin White who took credit and mostly blame for the section of Boston that was almost exclusively for adult entertainment. All day Saturday shopping, an inexpensive meal at one of a whole lot of "joints" and an evening peep show. Finally a performance by the #1 soul act of the time and all in the Zone. The lights were awesome on a snowy night too.

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Do you remember Together, the post Sugar Shack Sugar Shack? I saw Al Hudson and Alicia Myers LIVE with One Way singing, "Guess You Didn't Know"! And I remember the Village People played "YMCA" and all their hits. It all went downhill once the Transportation Building was built and Emerson College moved in. Not that there's anything wrong with that but everything got torn down - the Hillbilly Ranch, Trailways, the Four Corners, the Living Room, then, all of Park Square, the Teddy Bear, the Mousetrap and even the big Playboy club building with the big Playboy Bunny logo on it. Back then, it was like the Citgo sign but without the neon. Well, thought you might enjoy a trip further down memory lane! Tasha

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I am the guy who renamed the hot dog stand, "Dirty John's".

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YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY LEGENDS OF BURLESQUE THAT ARE ALIVE AND WELL! WE MEET EVERY YEAR THE FIRST WEEK IN JUNE AT THE ORLEANS HOTEL CASINO IN LAS VEGAS. IT'S CALLED THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME (BHOF). WE HAVE SOME OF THE GREAT EXOTIC'S THAT GO THERE, PLUS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. GINA BON BON, ELLION NESS, KITTEN NATIVIDAD, MARINKA,SHANNON DOAH, BAMBI JONES, JOEY NAMATH, MYSELF ETC. I'M ON FACEBOOK UNDER ANGEL WALKER....I KNEW PAUL JORDAN AND FAMILY VERY WELL. I WORKED THE CZ FROM THE 60'S-70'S-EARLY 80'S. I WORKED THEM ALL THE 2:00, THE PIC, TEDDY BEAR AND MORE. I HAVE MANY CLIPPINGS OF ME FEATURING THERE. I WAS KNOWN AS SATANS ANGEL THE DEVILS OWN MISTRESS, AND QUEEN OF THE FIRE TASSELS. MANY OF THE PLACES WOULDN'T LET ME DO FIRE TASSELS, SO I USUALLY TWIRLED FIVE AT ONE TIME OF THE REGULAR ONES. THERE ARE MANY EXOTIC'S OUT THERE, WE HAVE ABOUT 50 OF THEM. I CAME OUT OF A 10 YEAR RETIREMENT TO DO A PLAY WHICH WAS WRITTEN ABOUT MY LIFE, AND PERFORMED FROM 1997 TO APRIL OF 2012 AS AN ENTERTAINER (I'M SEMI RETIRED NOW AGAIN). I'M 70 YEARS OLD, ALL NATURAL, AND STILL CAN ROCK IT ON STAGE (YOUTUBE) FOR AN OLD BROAD LOL. THERE WAS A MOVIE/DOC. MADE ABOUT MY LIFE SEVERAL YEARS AGO, AND NOW I'M WRITING A BOOK. I REMEMBER SO MANY OF YOU.....AND I WAS THRILLED TO FIND THIS SITE.
MUCH FIERY LUV,
SATANS ANGEL
AKA: ANGEL WALKER

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Hello!

I came upon this site by happenstance and it has brought back so memories! I spent some time at Club 66 in 1980.
September - December to be exact. I remember Arthur V. being a nice man. Does anyone remember a patron of Club 66 and the Naked Eye named Harry? Nice enough man. I think he owned Harry's Bar and two movie theaters in the CZ? He spent a lot of time in the 66 club. He was smitten with a dancer who was from the Cape.

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Does anyone remember desire???? Caruso ' in revere was where she got popular.and how about king arthurs???

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1869 BEACON STREET BROOKLINE MASS>>THE SECOND FLOOR CREW WHAT A RIDE MAN check out the movie the devil inside her on x video its just plain filthy durty fun fun

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Greetings, all.

I'm looking to purchase artifacts from the heyday of the CZ. Posters, photos, ashtrays, matchbooks, etc. are especially desirable but I'd consider anything. Please email me at [email protected] if interested. Many thanks!

John

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mollys allston mass~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ mollys allston mass

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SMEGMA AND THE NUNS >>>KAY PARKER AND THE PIZZA GUY >> THE DEVIL INSIDE HER>> DORTHY LE MAY >> CHOP>>STIX >> 1869 BEACON STREET APARTMENT NUMBER 2 HURRICANE PRODUCTIONS >> SAVOY BROWN 4 EVER HELL BOUND TRAIN >> BLACK SABTH VOLUME 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARY ANNS SCARY ANNS FOUR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JAZZ WORK SHOP!!!!!! MAVERICKS 4 EVER!!!!!THE HOBART HO DOWN!!!!!!!! 4 EVER!!!!!!!!!

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By the way, thought folks might like this WGBH footage of Washington St. in 1979. Naked i etc. are shown toward end. http://bostonlocaltv.org/catalog/V_EA2LCPOPLJN84AM

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1869 BEACON ST BROOKLINE >> YOU TUBE TYPE IN" MICKEY ROUKE LAWYER"" THE INTRO TO RAINMKER / DAMON or robot pimp in paper chase

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This is an old thread. If anybody is still here I would like to share how I spent one summer during college in the early 70's in the Combat Zone.
I answered an add for a seamstress and found myself in the amazing world of costumes made by a person I never heard of, Hedy. I was the youngest and so did only basic tasks but I can tell you that the standards were incredibly high, the the machines, the fabrics and ornamentation all the best. Watching Hedy sew on the strings of beads, sequins and rhinestones was like watching a magician.
You had to go up a creaky elevator operated by her husband to get to the shop. I might have been nervous except that Ralph was such a nice man. The three of us girls worked together passing each garment from one phase of design, measure and cut to the construction, detailing and final finishing by Hedy. I never thought, growing up in rural America that I would be twisting feather boas or making g strings but the atmosphere was great, the customers wonderful the product awesome. Anyone who possesses one of Hedy's creations is a very very lucky person.
None of us knew Hedy had had a sex change operation. It was a shock at first but didn't make any difference. She was so cool.
I did not get enough hours there and a dancer asked me if I wanted to dance. That was NOT me! Then she said
there was a restaurant opening around the corner called the VIlla. There I worked with Devon St John, Patsy the incredible cook and a wonderful waiter named Jimmy Conte. When the clubs closed we were hammered. Devon was dressed as you would expect a hostess to be but ended up working in the kitchen where things were nuts. Meantime things were nuts in the dining room as well. But Jimmy, who had his own station, somehow always showed up to help out us younger ones. If he was not just the best coworker in the world he went the extra mile and always walked me to the subway and waited with me until it opened in the early AM.
Jimmy and his partner had a party at his home and there were all his friends which mixed the dancers and strippers with the "girls" from the costume shop and other characters. Now these were not the people I grew up knowing about but conversation was easy. We made fun of our landlords, raved about our pets and of course the outrageous food. We all got that we were more the same than different
I was never in any of the clubs. I only know the walk from the subway station to the Villain the dark with all the neon lights was sort of creepy. Then one day a bouncer stopped me and asked my name. I felt SO intimidated, I told him my first name. He then asked " Where are you from?" Now I was spooked but I told him. He said, " My uncle is there!" Certain he was lying I asked if he was a professor at the college. He told me, no, he was in the federal penitentiary. At that we both bust out laughing because of course! Every night that we caught sight of each other we could not help but laugh. I never knew his name but I always felt that if I ever a creep bothered me on the street he would jump in and scare the living daylights out of the guy. I never felt in danger in the Combat Zone because of all the nice people there who, like me, probably never envisioned being in a place like that.
What a neat experience. I learned a lot and want to thank everyone for the memories.

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The Combat Zone has been gone for years, but why change the name? Its parts of the Coity's history, although not as vogue as beacon Hill, North Square or other area locals, its still part of Boston's Story. Lets change ChinaTown's name to South Cove. i thinks Chinatown is a racist term. Or The North End, Or Mission Hill

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Does anyone remember when Good Time Charlie's became the Club New Orleans? I left MA. in '82, visited in '85 and everything was different. I heard Charlie (owner of GTC's and several other Combat Zone clubs had moved away. And while GTC's had some sort of jazz club upstairs, CNO featured the blues artist Weepin Willie on a regular basis. I think there were still hookers working out of the club but it was less blatant.

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leo o'donnell(caribbe lounge) who shared his dancers with me! john and his brother caesar,who owned and ran the (six's-663 lounge and harry's) shared their dirty little secrets with me of what girl was RIGHT and what girl was WRONG! rice-athena(wow)-cindy-debbie-and hundeds of others over 20 years! those will always remain the best times of my life.....LONG LIVE THE ZONE!!!!!!!!

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It's been 35years but I still remember Arthur Venos, Kendall Pacios,Madame Butterfly, Satin, it was an adventure and I loved my time in the zone! Good memories of good people -I danced at Club 66.

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Hi Misty!
I remember you. You were Arthur’s girl and I was T.T’s. I loved your beautiful purple and silver costume. You were daytime Marci, and then became a feature. I was never a feature. Do you remember Sugar? I used to think she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. There was a bartender who ‘liked’ me, but I didn’t ‘get it’ at the time. I’d love to chat. You had a friend who used to do my makeup sometimes.
[email protected]

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I remember Venus, Tom the doorman, Chip the woman in charge of the dancers... Arthur, Kendall, Mr. Zingas, the poor boy who was shot in Chinatown ( he was a boyfriend of one of the dancers) etc CLUB 66 Sometimes I hear a song and remember dancing to it-Van Morrison "Into the Mystic" and Journey "Loving, touching and squeezing" -long time ago and far away!!

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I posted a couple days ago and it may be early but I have not viewed any replies, so I will ask if any of the former dancers, or patrons recall a young dancer that worked at the I and once in awhile at the liberty named chrystal??She started there when she was 18 and worked from 81, or 82 until late 84 or early 85. Her photo was on the front door at the I( I assume with other girls as well) she is wearing a lavendor kind of purple teddy. She lived shortly with another older dancer for a short while and hung out with several of the dancers when not at work. I dont want to mention her last name (to respect her privacy) however her first name is angelique (angel). chrystal was her stage name, around five foot six, 120 pounds, brown eyes brown hair (maybe frosted) and of course very attractive with really nice legs. Nice girl got along well with all.

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looking for any-one who worked @ Kens early 1970's @ Copley with """ ME"""" in the bakery on the second floor prep cooking or out on the line or on the third floor Prep Cooking. Brookline High Roberts House via my crib at the circle??

REMEMBER PAY DAY ON FRIDAYS AT BANK OF NEW ENGLAND THEN EVERY ONE GOING FOR DRINKS AT PLAY BOY CLUB DURING LUNCH HOUR EVERY ONE SNEEKIN ME IN TO PLAY BOY CLUB TO CHECK OUT THE BUNNY RABBITS !!!

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Y i eah 1869 BACON ST KENS>2ND FLOOR ED THE BAKERY cant remember bacon er beacon their wuz bunch girls livin thier to

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I remember Venus. And you, Miss Misty Rhodes!

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I'd like to SHARE all these Combat Zone comments on my Facebook page but how do you do it? I have a new book out, "The Combat Zone," in paper and ebook about a P. I. in the early 1970's Combat Zone. 1st book in a series.

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Here's an Amazon link to my 2015 novel, "The Combat Zone," about the Zone in the 70's.
www.amazon.com/The-Combat-Zone-Jed-Power/dp/0985861789

[email protected]

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Anyone remember the Night of the Paramount Hotel Fire on Janurary 28th 1966, when My division
was having a Party down there and at around 6.30 P.m. , they came into the bar where we were and Asked if any Military Guys with Firefighting Training would come help with the Hoses.
We were pretty soused but SOBERED Up quickly when we seen the Bodies being brought out of the Hotel, I recall the Trucks ( Fire trucks ) # 7 & 17 that got there early..

I went by the Nickname of " Hutch " and was dating " GIDGET " that danced there ,
The Bar had a Row of seats up higher than the ones in the Lower stage area...
Where us Sailors hung out....

Any Replys from that night ??

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Does anyone remember the woman Irene who was a regular at the bar in the Paramount Hotel in the 60s? She was killed in the fire.

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DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER A BAR CALLLED MAVERICKS AND THE HOUSE BAND >>>>>>>>>>>SMEGA AND THE NUNS???????????? THAT WAS BOSTON SMEGMA AND THE NUNS THE JOKES ON YOU AND KAY PARKER AT THE PILGRIM AND THE GREAT ORGIES THREESOME 8 SOMES SHE DID HYAPATIA LEE> LINDA WONG> HONEY WILDER>>> THE DEVIL INSIDE HER BEST MOVIE AT PILGRIM JUST WHIP IT OUT AND SHOOT THE MOON THEN PEE ALL OVER THE FLOOR AFTER SMOKING HALF A LID AND WATCHING FRITZ THE KAT AT INTERMISSION PEOPLE LAUGHED SO HARD I COULDNT STOP THEN KUNG FU MOVIE CAME ON BRUCE LEE ENTER THE DRAGON OR CLEOPATRA JONES MEETS ACTION JACKSON THEN EVERYONE LIT UP AGAIN AND WE ALL STARTED LAUGHING FOR HOURS LIKE DR EVIL DOES EVERY SEAT BACK HAD KUM SHOTS STAINS RUNNING DOWN IT TAMPONS ON THE FLOOR SPENT RUBBERS NIP BOTTLES EVERY WHERE THEY NEVER CLEANED THOSE THEATERS BECUZ THEY WERE OPEN 24 / 7 EVEN ON X MASS>>> THE BEST FARAKAN I EVER WENT TO HIGH AS A KITE AT THE STRAND THEATER WAS TITLED ON YOU TUBE """FARAKAN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS"""" I LAUGHED SO HARD I SMOKE D A LOT OF POT THAT DAY AND I LAUGHED AND LAUGHED AT THE STRAND THEATER

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HERES AN OLD favorite of mine you tube type in the naked i the dixx >> great tune i use play it on the box at Packy Connors and at work at kens >> best place for food Kens @ Copley
heres an oldy but goody the Tap @ brighton Mass

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The Bar we were in was the " Novelty "
2 other guys went with me to Handle the Hoses till we
were relieved by ?? City Workers with ( Irish ) Names ....

Many days ago , it has been..
" Hutch "

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BACK IN THE DAY OF LUCIFERS NARCCISUS RATTYS UP ON ALLSTON THE RAT @ KEN SQ RAT RILEYS BFI BRIGHTON DIST I USE TO HANG TEN WHEN SIX WUZZ NINE AT 1869 BEACON ST APT 2 BROOKLINE AND KING ARTHURS BEVERLY THE HOTSY TOTSY """g""" WAS RUNNING THE BAR AND THE HOTEL KING ARTHURS BACK THEN AND BUTCH BRENAN WAS THE MAYOR OF CHELSEA FUCK THOSE WERE THE DAYS THE GOLDEN BANANA HOCKEY TOWN AGEAN FARE THE SALOON BAR GRILL SOUTH STATION MISS THOSE DAYS AND JOHNY D'S ALLSTON IM TITS UP AT SEARS POINT MAINE CHEMICAL DOCK ON CAPT DOWNING--AMERICAN HEAVY THEFT STAR DUST VIDEO IE LIBERTY BOOK STORE THE FIFTH AMMENDMENT?? ESSEX LIQUOR BUCKET OF BLOOD PUSSY KAT BAR ON LINCOLN STREET WHERE EVERYONE KASHED THEIR NMU/MEBA AND UNEMPLOYMENT CHEQUES AND EVERYONE KNOWS YUR NAME EH HA HA HA HA HA THE COMBAT ZONE A COCK SUCKERS PARADISE REMEMBER THE REGISTRY COPS AND METS??RAT BASTARDS!!! HAPPY SWALLOW GREAT SCOTTS YA GOT YER FRANKS PLACE ON BLUE HILL REGAL DONUT LANES AND THE PENT HOUSE PUB ON BLUE HILL SMEGMA AND THE NUNS RATHSKELLAR ROLLS ROYCE MATTAPAN I HEAR TELL THE CITY IS GOING TO MAKE 1869 BEACON STREET A LANDMARK ON THE FREEDOM TRAIL IN BROOKLINE VENDING MACHINES FOR CLEEN SHEETS TOILET SEAT NAPKINS SANITARY NAPKINS 10 CENTS A PIECE REMEMBER THEM / OLD ENGLISH LEATHER PERFUME AND VENDING MACINES SELLIN RUBBERS IN THE FOYER AT KING ARTHURS IF I HAD MY WAY I

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1970 TO 1980 THE BEST MOLLYS BUNRATTYS GREAT SCOTS THE TAM O SHANTER
KINVARA MAVERICKS JACKS THIS WAS BOSTON !!!!!!!!!!! THIS WAS MASSACHUSETTS IN ITS HEY DAY THEIR WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU HUNG OUT AT THESE BARS YOU HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE LUCIFERS JOHN Y D OUR HOUSE EL PHOENIX ROOM 1869 BEACON ST APT 2 PARANORMAL CENTRAL SUNSHINE CLEENERS PINO PIZZA MARYANNS BAR PRESTO PIZZA SHAWMUT BANK

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izzat you ??? - I heard you wuz dead !!! - U got that line you owe me ??? - bahahaha - memba snortin' blow off a dat strippers ass - an' the good times at the Rat - omg we are lucky to be alive !!! - '75 red sox, brah !!!

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1869 beacon === bugga wuff towers the project power rangers of brookline ma via columbia point projects after the """eviction""""" best place to live back in the day 140 stanwood st boston great place life before after 1869 1867 beacon so much fun and excitement the fire works fun center of the hood

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I've enjoyed these posts. Hopefully it's not too late to chime in. I started as a dancer in 1985. Saw Roy Dee's ad for exotic dancers, no experience required. Mel hired me. He preferred girls in gowns. No floor show was required. Mel was a Scollay Square man. We were all sad when he died and son Geoffrey took over. He had none of the class of his old man. Rick was the night manager and Tom the day manager. I still have a pair of gold Stuart Weitzmann stilettos and two gowns, one a Hedy Jo, one made by Scarlett. I still smell the cigarettes when I hold them. I worked with Cheyenne (prettier before her perm), Gezzelle (the best), Dorie Dixon, Linda Lamia (gentle lady), Britney (saved me from mad Lorna who tried to attack me with a hairbrush), Eva (I'll always miss you), Rose (so graceful), Modesty (Wild Is The Wind by Bowie never sounded better), Malika (surrounded by Chinese admirers), Jamie (daytime DJ, elegant lady, I still have cassettes of sets you made for us both), Topaz (half Lebanese and half Japanese - wow), Lee (hilarious), others too numerous to mention. I remember you, Joel, and Babe, Mel's brother, and Joanie, and many other bartenders. There was a constant parade of sexy, feisty ladies, and one or two born entertainers. The place had atmosphere, interesting customers, my very first customer was a sailor from Singapore, I also met authors, comedians, athletes, photographers, students, tycoons, doctors, cooks, con men, you name it. What a terrific education. A customer handed me a strand of pearls as a tip while I was onstage and another drank champagne from my shoe. I learned a lot of valuable lessons about myself and others. Went to at least one meal after hours at the Four Seas with Michael Kwong and company. Felt as glamorous as a star some nights, as dirty as muck on others. Anyone knows anything about Gezzelle, please give me a shout. Thanks.

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Wilhelmenia!
There's a private messenger group of from I employees, sharing memories and meeting. Msg me if you are interested
Victoria (bartender)

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I remember you, Victoria. You were always very nice to me.

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PAULS MALL THE JAZZ WORK SHOP 549 BOYLSTON YEAH MAN WE DID IT ALL 1867 BEACON THE MOVIE THE SEVEN UPS AT THE PILGRIM ROBOT PIMP LIVE YOU TUBE 1869 BEACON PAY PHONE IN THE HALLWAY RINGING OFF THE HOOK OMEGA MAN AT THE PILGRIM WITH HESTON THEN THE STORY OF O THEN THE DEVIL INSIDE HER DEEP THROAT FANNY FOX AND CONGRESSMAN ROBER MILLS

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GO

GO TO >> YOU TUBE TYPE IN """"" THE DIXX NAKED EYE"" enjoy

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Hey Victoria,
Let's talk. You can email me at [email protected]

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Hi Vicki
I’d love to be part of the group. I was the dancer you liked at Club 66, but had no clue. Please message me at [email protected]

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Hey!! Can you share that with me??? I used to work the "I"!

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Can't believe there is posts about the Combat Zone. So funny I also was a dancer for a few months in 85-86. Worked days, stage name Nikki. I also answered the same ad for dancers.
Crazy times for me back then. Not as sleazy as most people think.
You remember me Wilhelmina?

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I remember Nikki. She always gave a good show, and interacted with the customers in a classy way.

Other favorites were Tozo, JC, Malika, and Rebel.

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I'm an author writing a book about the 1976 murder of Andrew Puopolo in the Combat Zone and the two trials. I am looking for anyone who might have known the defendants Edward Soares, Richie Allen and Leon Easterling.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you do. Thanks.

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Na ya want to write bout the Pent House Pub / Lanes on Blue Hill an 1869 Beacon The Ball room of mars trick or treat RP Mac- Mac Murphy Paper Chase of brookline 4 sure mane you tube the paper chase robot pimp friday night study group in the second living room @ 1869 apt 2 you tube harding s wife 1st living room 1869 apt 2 saturday night you tube dean wormer (mr fiori brookline board of health 1984 entering apt 2 1869 ) entering delta frat house

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MOS EISLEY SPACE PORT CATINA SCENE======= 1970 >>>1984 PENT HOUSE PUB / LANES BLUE HILL AVE MURDER PAN >>> CUNNINGHAMS DORCHESTER OR TRIPLE O MURPHYS LAW OUT SIDE CONLEY TERMINAL TOM ENGLISH MIKEYS PLACE THE TAP BRIGHTON MASS STINKEN LINKEN LOWER BRIGHTON

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Reposting
Combat zone Paramount Hotel Fire
By Glenn Davis (not verified) on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 5:57pm
Anyone remember the Night of the Paramount Hotel Fire on Janurary 28th 1966, when My division
was having a Party down there and at around 6.30 P.m. , they came into the bar where we were and Asked if any Military Guys with Firefighting Training would come help with the Hoses.
We were pretty soused but SOBERED Up quickly when we seen the Bodies being brought out of the Hotel, I recall the Trucks ( Fire trucks ) # 7 & 17 that got there early..
I went by the Nickname of " Hutch " and was dating " GIDGET " that danced there ,
The Bar had a Row of seats up higher than the ones in the Lower stage area...
Where us Sailors hung out....
Any Replys from that night ??

Novelty Bar 1966
By Glenn " Hutch " Davis (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 6:28pm
The Bar we were in was the " Novelty "
2 other guys went with me to Handle the Hoses till we
were relieved by ?? City Workers with ( Irish ) Names ....
Many days ago , it has been..
" Hutch "
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Writing this to find the Veteran Sailors that were with me there
That Night

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I'm an author writing a book about the 1976 murder of Andrew Puopolo and the two trials that followed. Does anyone know or remember Eddie Soares, who was a jewelry peddler in the Combat Zone for a long time? Or does anyone know how I can get in contact with any of his relations or old friends? If so, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks for any help you can offer.

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I lived and worked in the combat from 67 to 79......loved every day........the girls ...some were hot....the hookers the pimps the thiefs .....And it seem like that the people who went to party......they were the ones that gave the combat zone a bad rep.....they came in like they were big and bad......but they wee nothing but sissy bitches......from the killing of Andrew Puopolo.......back in 77.......if he was not beating on a hooker.....because she wanted more money than he was wiling to pay.....he slapped her...a few times...her boy friend was across the street.....one thing lead to another......it was the people who came to party that gave Washington St. a bad name......so if there are any people out here that think the people working there were the cause of its bad name......so if you do notb know what happen that night shut the fuck up....BITCHES

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Looking for anyone who might have known a regular at Good Time Charlie’s named Freddy, was in his 40s, or a lady name Ann or Carol Rear?

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Hello Everyone,
I am currently working on a podcast chronicling interviews with anyone who was in contact with the zone. Whether you be a dancer, cop, business owner or a person who went there on the weekends. I would love to hear your story.

You can reach me at my email here: [email protected]
Thanks,
Jeremy

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two songs for the combat zone

the naked eye by the dixx you tube>>> combat zone songs

flogging molly fuck you im drunk you tube >>>>>> combat zone songs

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LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO KNOWS BAND KALLED SMEGMA AND THE NUNS ARE THEY STILL PERFORMING IN BOSTON ?? I REMEMBER THEM FROM UH THE 1980 THEY HAD FOLLOWING FROM SOME STRIPPERS OVER IN BAHSTON AND REVERE>>KIK ASS BAND!! MISS THEM A LOT!!

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Hey folks- Demain here again (Dawn real name). After reading all these and seeing a lot about Suzanne, I decided to call The Glass Slipper on the off chance she might be working there. She is not but the bartender remembers her, told me her real name- (But I am not posting it here as she is an extremely private person). We were kinda friends when I danced there, then she became close to favorite customer (which whom I became very dear friends) after I moved to Austin in 1990, til his death in 2000. I also worked with Britany- who looked just like Linda Evans- but we all knew she was trans. She was a sweetheart. Anyone remember the nasty bartender who beat up the gorgeous dancer and then she went on stage and put a knife into his head. I was not there that night but got the news very fast. I don't remember her name, just that she was quite shy and lovely. Got sent to MCI. Very sad. Anyone ever know another trannie named Carmen who danced at the Living Room, or Kim who also danced there then went to the I and was a dj or something, I am still in touch with her -beautiful black gal. Anyway...looking forward to more memories. Hey Paulie Boy my sister just loved your Dad. (She was visiting me from Canada and danced under the name Kelly. At the Intermission. ) Best to everyone. Dawn ([email protected]) aka Demian. my stage name.

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Does anyone remember the dancer Jennifer? She was beautiful red hair tanned, she was always the headliner. Also does anyone remember the strip club owner Stanley Kalis. He owned a few, the golden banana, king Arthur’s pussycat and squire maybe. I know Jennifer married him.

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party party OH GOD DONT GET ME GO IN 1970's THE SLIPPER artz cinema1869 BEACON STDEBBIE KANDY CINDY SHERYL BARBIE THE LIST IS ENDLESS AS WERE ARE 5 SOME SIXOMES 8 NINE SOME'S 20 SOMES YOU TUBE THE DIXX NAKED EYE

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Dancer named "tozo" (sp?) would start her routine by doing a vertical split and spiking her heel in the ceiling at the Naked-I, (front room). She left and went to CA to become a professional dancer. Somewhere 1979-1982 or so. I had the biggest crush on her.

I worked as a bouncer / back-up barman at Naked I for a short time. Girl in one of my classes at Tufts started one night and was scared when she saw me, until I gently pointed out that I worked there too and my job was to protect her, in and out of the club.

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My granddad was a friend of Louis Venus (Venios) from before WWII and I used to drink Pabst as a young kid at Jerome's where I was always Mike's grandkid - welcome and safe though not yet legal to drink.
I would drive my "52 Dodge into the city and spend time at the two O'clock, Silver Dollar and listened often to Roger Pace and the Pacemakers with "Flame" Vachon dancing in between sets.
Washington Street could be sinister but it and the North End was an adventure for a kid from Woburn/Winchesteer in the 60"s.

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Hey! Your experience sounds amazing and would love to speak with you on the phone. Send me an email at [email protected]

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I, too, had a crush on Tozo. Like all of the other dancers, she was pretty and had a gorgeous figure; but her personality and flirtatiousness put her at the top of the list. I was sad to see her go.

There was also a bartender named Nancy, who I got to know a little bit.

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Looking for my cooking teacher """"" DOC"""""" on the back GRILL line @ Kens 1970"S

Thanks for teaching me how cook and marinate meat balls and make Monte Cristo " s my favorite!

AND CHECKING OUT THE LADIES AT BOSTON PLAY BOY CLUB AND GETTING TO DRINK UNDER AGE and getting my first piece of ass 2>>> in back room at the play boy klub boston !!

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Hey! Your experience sounds amazing and would love to speak with you on the phone. Send me an email at [email protected]

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I danced in various CZ clubs from ‘72-‘76. The Four Corners where Rocky worked the bar and Angela ´The Upsidedown Girl’ still occassionally performed her act. Cookie, Peaches, Angel, Patty, Tracy and Mimi also danced there at the time. Mimi often worked double shifts and would spend the beginning of her shift applying makeup. Her signature look was hair up and elaborate butterfly eyes. Also worked upstairs at The Attic and Champagne Lounges, owned and operated by Sal and his son Joe Milinki. And several doors down at the Living Room with Maureen and Nanette. I enjoyed this period of my young life but was clear-eyed about the risk — that it was fine for a few years but after that it was time to move on.

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THE FINAL CLUB TO GO UNDER WUZ THE OTHER SIDE STRIP CLUB FITCHBURG MASS REMEMBER K ING ARTHURS AND BEVERLY

DO YOU REMEMBER THE COMPOUND FITCHBURG MASS HOBART HOE-DOWN BLARNEY BLOW OUT THE DIXX NAKED EYE ON YOU TUBE

SAMMY WHITES BOWLING ALLEY

THE CHICKEN COOP IN MEXICO MAINE

THE BROKEN WHEEL MEXICO MAINE

BETHEL PIZZA?? BETHEL MAINE

$ 25 DOLLARS FOR CASE PF PBR COLD TEA AT 0200 IN DORCHESTAH THROUGH A METAL DOOR

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Does anyone remember Christina? Ran a house on Marlborough street? Between 1965-1988?

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