Beyond the Spotlight

Vincent Astor

Writing by Vincent Astor, Memphis LGBTQ historian whose 1989 chronicle of George’s preserves the bars, raids, shows, and found family that made it home.

History
Jul 24, 2026

The History of George's

For nearly three decades, George's stood as the Queen Mother of Memphis gay bars, earning its moniker as the "Showplace of the…
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