The Third Man Lounge (Detroit Gay Bar/70's and 80's) Color:White and defiance filled the air

and defiance filled the air long before Pride was mainstream

unapologetically glam

Madame’s campy one-liners—like “I’m no dummy

born Dennis Posa and also known in the adult film world as Wade Nichols

Tacky’s in Fort Lauderdale was a cornerstone of the city’s gay nightlife

The Third Man Lounge (Detroit Gay Bar/70's and 80's) Color:White and defiance filled the airThe Third Man Lounge Detroit, MI (founded 1973)Opening in 1973, the Third Man Lounge was a cornerstone of Detroits gay nightlife during a vibrant era of community, music, and freedom. Located downtown, it hosted queer patrons, drag shows, and late night connection when many venues were still underground.