The Club King

This memoir offers an inside look at the rise and fall of a legendary nightclub empire led by Peter Gatien, a prominent figure in global nightlife who created influential clubs that shaped music and entertainment trends over four decades. It explores the cultural significance of these venues, the vibrant scene they fostered, and the subsequent crackdown on nightlife during a period of major city reforms. Through Gatien's personal journey, the book chronicles the evolution of a dynamic era in New York City's cultural history.