'I only visited Ku once and that was in 1984. It was the night Divine played. It was a bit like Camden Place transposed to the Med. The building itself was like no other club I’ve been to before or since, insofar as it was more like a James Bond film set than a club. Half of it was in the open air, there was a swimming pool and a water slide in the shape of the neck of a dragon.'
Read MoreSince the early 80’s Dave Swindells has been documenting London’s most influential club and rave scenes. As Time Out Clubs Editor from 1986 - 2009 he had exclusive access to nightlife and its pivotal shifts in youth culture, styles and attitudes.
November 2020 Dave Swindells ‘Ibiza ‘89’ book is published by IDEA, celebrating the birth of Acid House and iconic clubs / venues Amnesia, Pacha and KU and Café Del Mar.
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