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Los Angeles’ Legendary Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace Chronicled in New Book

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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorFor just two years, from 1979 to 1981, Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace was one of the hottest spots in Los Angeles. Prince, Cher, Robin Williams, Patrick Swayze, the Go-Go’s and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were among the bold-faced names to roller disco into the early hours.

Founded by Ian “Flipper” Ross and located in the heart of WeHo at the corner of Santa Monica and La Cienega Boulevards, Flipper’s was Studio 54 on wheels.

Inside, a mural of a showgirl with a giant banana headpiece standing in a field of strawberries was as well known as the neon signage on the outside.Now Ross’ daughter, Liberty Ross, is spearheading a Flipper’s revival.

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