Lexington Queen
Lexington Queen was a nightclub in Roppongi, Tokyo. The current name of the establishment was changed to The 'New Lex Edo', but it was often simply referred to by 'Lex'. Located underground near Roppongi Crossing, the club is a well-known and favourite hangout for models and celebrities on the rise. Opened in 1980, it is reputed to be a popular club amongst visiting celebrities, with past patrons including Gwen Stefani, Elton John, and Jude Law.[1][2]
Despite its popularity, "Lex" was shut down between 2006 and 2007. There were many rumors that the Yakuza were behind Lex's closing, although upon its 2007 re-opening and subsequent name change, it was evident the club had shut for remodeling.
There is a passing reference to the Lexington Queen in the song "Bought for a Song" by American music group Fountains of Wayne and also in Kiss's 2015 single "Samurai Son"
The Big Audio Dynamite song "Sony" cites the club. It is also directly referenced in the Ryuichi Sakamoto song "Lexington Queen outside" from his 1980 single "War Head/Lexington Queen".
In 2015, the club moved to a new location a few streets away and changed its name to "LEX TOKYO RED CARPET(NEW LEX)".[3]
References
- ↑ Reiber, Beth; Spencer, Janie (2006). Frommer's Japan (8 ed.). Frommer's. p. 217. ISBN 0-471-76391-8. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ↑ Japan (10 ed.). Lonely Planet. 2007. p. 175. ISBN 1-74104-667-X. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ↑ http://newlextokyo.com/access/