Spit (nightclub)

Spit (alternately known as Uncle Sam's) was a nightclub and music venue located at Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, New York. The club opened in 1978 and closed in 1992. Some well-known bands performed at the club including Madonna, Blue Öyster Cult and Duran Duran.[1] Some performances were broadcast on WLIR radio. The building was set fire in 1994 by the owners in attempt to collect insurance. They were charged and convicted of arson.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "> News > Madonna performs four songs live at Uncle Sam's nightclub in New York City". Madonna.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Levittown Brothers Sentenced in Nightclub Arson". Antonnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  3. ↑ "WLIR Clubs". Theintegralworm.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.

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