King of Clubland: Michael Alig

Jims Welt Podcast

In the late 80's through to the mid-90's, New York City was a different world from the corporate, Disney-fied, version of today. Crime and drugs were rampant. In a pre-9/11 world, the NYPD was just barely keeping the city safe. And that was fine for Michael Alig. The leader of the Club Kids, Michael promoted and threw some of the most legendary parties in New York City history. His success drew attention, fame, notoriety, money and a nasty drug habit. In one fateful night, his downward spiral would hit rock bottom, instantly killing a culture, an era, and a life.