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?
9. The Powerhouse, Hurst Street
The Powerhouse was a late 1980s venue that played host to well known touring acts. It later became a nightclub called Oceana but closed in 2011. | Birmingham City Council
10. Mr G's, Coventry
Mr G's was a popular nightclub in Coventry City City in the 70s, located at Lower Ford Street in Coventry | Google
11. Boogies, John Bright Street
Boogies origionally opened as Rebecca's in 1966 and was named after the owner’s daughter. There was a nighclub and a brasserie at the venue where people went to boogie. The venue was partially demolished years later after it went through a couple of facelifts. In late 1970s, it was named Boogies where it was extremely popular during the 80s. | google
12. Hummingbird Club, Dale End
In the late 80s, the Hummingbird club on Dale End provided the first taste of House Music for many people in Birmingham. The likes of Sonic Youth and Nirvana also played at the venue. It reopened as the Forum years later | google