It was known as the "Swankiest Night Spot in the South," one of the most famous clubs in the network of black cabarets known as the "Chitlin' Circuit." During the era of segregation, it was the cultural mecca of black New Orleans, what the Savoy Ballroom was to Harlem. Little Richard, a frequent performer there, even composed a song about the place.
The Dew Drop Inn closed its doors in 1972, after a 34-year run during which it featured some of the greatest R&B and soul artists who ever lived. Now, there's a new effort to rescue and reopen the Dew Drop for a new generation.
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