Comments on: STARCK Stories

By: john west

john west — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:03:01 +0000

I just read that RICK HALL the infamous starck club manager died… Is that true?? I lived with him and valerie kennedy at his 610 gart gallery in oak cliff. He was a work of art…

By: NOPC

NOPC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:54:11 +0000

Being JUDGED “good enough” to get in the door was DEMEANING. The Starck SUCKED for that. I got in, but I felt bad for the many others who didn’t. I also, didn’t appreciate trying to take a PISS with chicks standing right behind me. I’m no prude, but some things are best left PRIVATE. Don’t get the interest in sharing toilets.

By: KJ

KJ — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:40:18 +0000

I just got home from Starck Red. I was giddy as I passed through those curtains. I never thought I would get to relive those days, and I did tonight. I found my old spot at the stage and danced for hours. I have not danced so much or had that much fun in 22 years. Thanks for letting me be 24 again!

By: Michael Gilbert

Michael Gilbert — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:06:07 +0000

Thanks to Darryl Wood…I was born at the Starck… I could write volumes of nights spent there over a 4 year period.

Of all the memories I’m fondest of is the ride home one night after working at the Starck and having a seriously philosophical discussion with Craig Depoi. I miss you buddy.

I can still remember the concerts; Grace Jones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dead or Alive, Prince, Chris and Cosey…

and ahhh the New Years Parties. I still have one of my old t-shirts tucked away somewhere.

I think we’ve all attempted to explain to others; in my case my wife; what it was like…it was definately a ‘you had to be there’ era.

Look forward to seeing many old friends and faces at the reunion.

By: Patti Le Plae Safe

Patti Le Plae Safe — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:42:29 +0000

I was just a simple country boy from Arkansas when I moved to Dallas. I found the Starck not long after. I took a wild chance to go in full drag my first night! I stepped out of a limo with friends and we all got in right away. That night was so magical beyond imagination. My life changed from country to city boy because of the Starck. I know I was never on THE LIST but I was always let in. Was it my one piece swimsuit? I can still see Grace Jones on closing night. Nothing will ever be like the Starck! It was like Disney for adults on ecstacy………

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:38:43 +0000

the agony (failed 1st few attempts to get past the door) and the ecstasy (if you were there this one needs no further explanation! *wink*)

By: jill alcott

jill alcott — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:43:03 +0000

saw the film short tonight, what a fantastic time jossey mattes, micheal salmons and i had dancing our asses off to the best music ever! are you talking about ricky hall the manger? if so he is alive and well living in mexico. jill

By: KJ

KJ — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:48:25 +0000

I just woke up from a very vivid dream about this party. Everyone was wearing the same clothes and hairstyles as they did 25 years ago. We all looked a little older, but the feeling was the same. The music was pulsing, everyone was doing that little happy Starck dance, and all was right with the world. I cannot wait to see the Club and its devotees again! Here’s to making my dreams come true!

By: Cheli Strumila

Cheli Strumila — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:57:28 +0000

The Best time of my life happened at Starck Club!!! Awe, those were the days of creativity, uniqueness and too much fun!! The Best music EVER!! Thanks Rick!!, the dancing, “Loving Everyone” and ohhhh the after parties!! Roderick you were the Best Doorman Ever!!…Now I know how the ole Studio 54 crowd in NYC felt years later after enjoying such a fabulous experience that was never to be recreated!!

By: Parker H

Parker H — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:44:40 +0000

Loved Starck in the mid to late 80’s. Big groups of us would make the trip from Fort Worth/TCU back in the day. And we ALWAYS got in! Starck, Clearview, 2826, Mistral, Video Bar, …. those were the days!