I lived during the 70's and 80's on Long Island (born and raised) . I was in a rock band that played in the clubs on Long Island during the late 70's, and I can attest to what he is saying. There will never be another period in time for Long Island night club entertainment then during that period. It was unbelievable.!! There were so many clubs to choose, and the bands during that time were also exceptional most of the time. You could go out any night of the week and you had a lot of choices on where to go and who to hear. You had My Father's Place and other great venues like Speaks, Mad Hatter, OBI, etc. I really miss those days, but am very happy I got to experience it with good friends and good times, and glad I lived through it.
@@beforeiforget1985 brother reading your book and checking you out on utube I immediately started to relive those days .....that old saying applies......you had to be there......we were...
I recently bought your book and I must tell you that I really enjoyed reading it! your life is a great story to tell, it made me understand the context of living that time in music. Are you happy with the way things turned out? You have experienced many crazy stuff, it must have been hard at times... But hey! I'm glad you're here to tell it hahaha Great video! (and great book) thanks
Thank you for reading it! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes things have turned out good for me . Everything happens for a reason and things end up how they’re supposed to , I believe. I’m grateful for my life and wouldn’t have changed anything really. Thank you 🙏
I lived at Speaks from 1978 -1983ish. No picture on the paper ID and my friend Andre Gregoretti was the doorman so I was in at 15. Twisted sister and Zebra and the Good Rats ( I believe) I remember being the last night it was a Rock and Roll club and they were remodeling to reopen as a dance club Blondie etc... Used to frequent Hammerheads and Malibu and 231 also. Basile had me tossed and warned one night when i got involved with a wiseguys daughter. Freedom came with a cost but it was a price worth paying to my mind. There is no soul left in anything these days
what was the rock club behind tri county flea market in levittown? i thought that was speaks. i was born in 1975 so little before my time. i wish i was born ten years earlier the late 70s early 80 seemed like best time to be in your late teens and twenties
I lived during the 70's and 80's on Long Island (born and raised) . I was in a rock band that played in the clubs on Long Island during the late 70's, and I can attest to what he is saying. There will never be another period in time for Long Island night club entertainment then during that period. It was unbelievable.!! There were so many clubs to choose, and the bands during that time were also exceptional most of the time. You could go out any night of the week and you had a lot of choices on where to go and who to hear. You had My Father's Place and other great venues like Speaks, Mad Hatter, OBI, etc. I really miss those days, but am very happy I got to experience it with good friends and good times, and glad I lived through it.
Great story! You know! Thank you for watching 🙏
@@beforeiforget1985 Thanks for the video. I used to go to Speaks to see the rock bands. Do have more videos on the club days?
@paradisepriest1320 will try to do a new one soon. Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks!!! I subbed! @@beforeiforget1985
Long Island is such a cool place.
Thanks for the video!
I went to Speaks on Long Island in the 1980’s when it was a dance club 😍 Awesome times ❤️ Now I am 57 years old
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Rooster....well done bought your book loved working with ya......pugsley
Pugsley! Good hearing from you. Great working with you also. Good times . Thanks for watching and buying a copy of my book 🙏
@@beforeiforget1985 brother reading your book and checking you out on utube I immediately started to relive those days .....that old saying applies......you had to be there......we were...
@billlewis7815 oh we def were !
I recently bought your book and I must tell you that I really enjoyed reading it! your life is a great story to tell, it made me understand the context of living that time in music. Are you happy with the way things turned out? You have experienced many crazy stuff, it must have been hard at times...
But hey! I'm glad you're here to tell it hahaha
Great video! (and great book) thanks
Thank you for reading it! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes things have turned out good for me . Everything happens for a reason and things end up how they’re supposed to , I believe. I’m grateful for my life and wouldn’t have changed anything really. Thank you 🙏
@@beforeiforget1985 It's very nice to read that! It's a very good way of looking at life, Mike, thank you!
I worked at speaks early 80s yes it was a great crazy job.
I lived at Speaks from 1978 -1983ish. No picture on the paper ID and my friend Andre Gregoretti was the doorman so I was in at 15. Twisted sister and Zebra and the Good Rats ( I believe) I remember being the last night it was a Rock and Roll club and they were remodeling to reopen as a dance club Blondie etc... Used to frequent Hammerheads and Malibu and 231 also. Basile had me tossed and warned one night when i got involved with a wiseguys daughter. Freedom came with a cost but it was a price worth paying to my mind. There is no soul left in anything these days
Good stories! Great times. No soul left indeed. Thank you for watching 🙏
Great stories, great times. No soul indeed. Thank you for watching 🙏
We need an audio book!
Phillip Basile “the disco King”
Working on it! Very expensive! 🙏
what was the rock club behind tri county flea market in levittown? i thought that was speaks. i was born in 1975 so little before my time. i wish i was born ten years earlier the late 70s early 80 seemed like best time to be in your late teens and twenties
I believe that was Spit. It was the disco Uncle Sams then they added a new wave night called Spit
@@beforeiforget1985 yes that was it. love the channel and im going to pick up your book. good luck with your screen play
@@bb-gc2txthank you 🙏
Do you remember when Tommy James played at SPEAKS???
Waaay before my time! 🙏
Yes I remember Tommy
yes i worked that night
I would like to talk to you non RUclips.