Brooklyn Paramount Theater (former)
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Hosted early rock ‘n’ roll concerts and still houses its original Wurlitzer organ
Place Details
- Borough: Brooklyn
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Categories: Historic Site & Museum, Theater
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Matt Postal
A former movie palace notable for its place in rock ‘n’ roll history. It was a favorite “package show” venue for Alan Freid in the late 1950s. Chuck Berry first did his “duck walk” across the stage at one of Freid’s shows.
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