L'amour

L'amour was a large music venue on 62nd Street designed specifically to host hard rock and metal performances. The space featured a proper stage setup and sound system built to handle the demands of these musical styles.

The club started as a disco in 1978 and shifted its focus to rock and metal music beginning in 1981. It operated as a rock venue until 2004, when it eventually closed.

The venue became a gathering place for hard rock and metal fans who traveled across the city for landmark performances by major bands and emerging acts. These shows shaped how people in Brooklyn experienced live music during the 1980s and 1990s.

The venue sat near public transportation routes, making it accessible for concert-goers traveling from across New York City and surrounding areas. This convenient location meant visitors could easily reach the club from most parts of the region.

Local metalheads pronounced the club's name as "La-Morz" rather than using the French pronunciation, creating a distinct identity within the community. This casual adaptation of the name became part of how regulars and visitors referred to the space.

Location: Brooklyn

GPS coordinates: 40.62420,-73.99410

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44