Wednesday, December 23, 2009

'Light' shines brightly on the legendary Perv's House

From the Chicago Sun Times, regarding 914 E. 79th...

(This property is now known as "The All New East of the Ryan". They may be reached at 773-908-7513)
Perv's House was a home run on the South Side's musical playing field during the mid-1970s.

The block-long nightclub is a cornerstone of the electric Light: On the South Side book and double-vinyl set. The book features the photography of Michael Abramson, and his silver print of the dance floor at Perv's House is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Like every double-knit dance step, there is a backstory.

Perv's House was owned by Pervis Staples, of Staple Singers fame.

Abramson called Perv's House "a Playboy Club for the South Side." Accented by regal Southern pillars, the club was at 914 E. 79th. Staples, 74, owned and operated the club from 1971 to 1976. He was a member of the Staple Singers from 1948 to 1970, when he was replaced by his sister Yvonne.
The story is continued here....

'Light' shines brightly on the legendary Perv's House :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Dave Hoekstra

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