Trash & Vaudeville

founded by

Ray Goodman

belongs to

Jimmy Webb

about

Trash and Vaudeville opened in 1975, and has been providing Rock n' Roll to wear ever since.

Born out of the 1970's rock and punk scene on St. Marks Place in New York City, Trash and Vaudeville has always provided a wide variety of alternative fashion for Rockers, Mods, Punks, Goths, Rockabillies, and everyday working class heroes who just wanted to walk and dress on the wild side.

Trash and Vaudeville was founded by Ray Goodman in June of 1975. Ray discovered St. Marks Place at the age of 13, and never left. He was immediately attracted to the incredible energy that surged throughout the block. Whatever the scene was - Beatniks - Hippies - Glam - Punk - it was all going down on St. Marks Place.

Ray spent most of his free time on St. Marks Place. There was the Electric Circus, the Fillmore East, and CBGBs, all within a few blocks of the area. Some of the greatest Rock n' Roll Meccas all right there. Ray's love for Rock music inspired him to open a clothing store that would be entirely influenced by Rock n' Roll.

Right away Trash and Vaudeville attracted musicians and bands looking to dress in a style that embraced their individuality and creativity. St. Marks Place has always been a gathering place for the 'cool', with an energy that still flows today.

The store has been in its original location since opening. The list of artists, musicians, actors, street dwellers, teenage rebels, and people from all over who have shopped at the store goes on and on. Whoever it is, when they leave, they look and feel great!