Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cheeks (Gay Bar)

Cheeks was located on Eight Mile Rd. in Detroit next to TNT. Ca. 1982-ca 1986. aka Cheeks Star Club, Tryst Club. Share you stories about this place in the comments section. *See Credits.

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  1. CHEEKS was formerly the TNT BAR which consisted of three bars. See LABELS - TNT Health Club - Comments

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  2. This was a very high-end club back in the day. Crowds would gather at the entrance is hopes of "being selected" to go in. The interior was stunning and massive. There was a pool with floating candles.

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  3. I was a bar waiter at the Tryst from the time it opened to when it closed. I remember a piano player/singer sing "Hot Nuts" in the fireplace lounge...GOOD times!!! And the Sunday brunches were great!!!

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    1. Hi Chris,

      I work for a TV production company and I'm researching the techno scene and clubs in Detroit around the period that you worked there. Is there a way I can get in contact with you. Best,
      Sylvie

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  4. Open at the height of the Disco era. Next to TNT Bath House on E. 8 Mile south of Schaefer/Coolidge, Detroit. John Jacob's was the owner.

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    1. LOL Bob Jacobs was one of the owners

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    2. Bob Jacobs was an owner. He’s my cousin.

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  5. does anyone know if bob jacobs is still alive?

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  6. He is not. He’s my cousin. Passed probably ten years ago.

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