These are some of the most popular nightclubs of the time from around the West Midlands region, which hold fond memories for a generation of punters.
The clubs featured in this retro photo gallery attracted some huge names, from David Bowie to Duran Duran.
How many of these nightclubs do you remember? Is your favourite club of the 70s or 80s among them?
1. The Dome, Bristol Street, Birmingham
The Dome opened its doos in 1985, with the Dome 2 opening in 1994 at the current 02 Academy site. The club ran until 2003. It reopened as the 02 Academy in 2009. It was one of the city's best loved clubs during the 80s | google
2. Faces nightclub, Five Ways Birmingham
This club was famous in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. It was later renamed to XL’s. | Roz Laws
3. Barbarella's, Broad Street, Birmingham
Back in the 1970s the Barbarellas club was famous for being a regular venue on the Punk Rock circuit. The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Ramones have all played there. It was also known as the place to play for up and coming Birmingham bands. It was located at 41 Cumberland Street (off Broad Street) | Birmingham City Council
4. Eve's Nightclub, Wolverhampton
Eve's Nightclub in Wolverhampton was a popular venue in the 1980s. The club was known for its DJs like DJ Steve Welch | Google