What Happened to the Ibex Nightclub? - A Look into a popular DC hotspot

Follow me and find out what happened to the Ibex nightclub from the 1980's. I'll give you history and background about the club and the neighborhood. I'll also give you updates on what its like currently.
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[@marvinhagler4721]

Triples , Crystal Skate, The Oaktree, The Atlas, The Colosseum, Northwest Gardens, The Classics., Kilimanjaro, The Black Hole, Faces, Chuck N Billies....

[@DM-xt3rl]

IYKYK……..Good times!

[@phenomenalblackwoman3194]

Yes lord

[@donjuanthedon1]

What about the Utopia and Cherries 😂

[@dereka4644]

The steps at the Triples!😮😮😯

[@obedirect5491]

STOP IT! You know too much!! 😂

[@deborahanderson4211]

kudos to all that you're doing to show these places here in our beloved Washington, DC.

[@H20-z5l]

I've played music as a bass player at many clubs in the neighborhood..The mcombo lounge,brass rail,Birdland club,colt lounge,The spa,Howard theater etc.I miss those day,and may all of my muscian friends that I have giged with RIP. *Ruby johnson. *TNT Tribble. *Billy Stewart. *Johnny Stewart. *Chuck booker. *Harrold Blair. *Melvin Lee* *Ottis Redding. *Etta James. *The Manhattans. etc.So many others.

[@MrZbest1966]

Wow you played for all those place and bands

[@H20-z5l]

@@MrZbest1966 *Yes and those was the good old days.

[@MrTdollarsign]

I remember when that cop got killed outside the Ibex and they shut it down for good in 97, what's crazy another popular spot the Sugar Kane Palace which was on Riggs road not too far from the Ibex got closed down a month before the Ibex when a security guard got killed and Demi Doc of JYB got hit also, this was a rough time for gogo spots back then

[@dereka4644]

I was supposed to be there when Big Chuck died.🥺

[@carlitah74]

I use to go to the Ibex sometimes in my early 20s. I'm 48 now and always wondered what happened. Thanks for this information.

[@MrSterling57]

Outstanding Diki D keep it coming . You are one intelligent and informed person. Thank you!

[@Barbara-oo2cy]

I remember going to "Ladies Night" at the Ibex😄Ladies Free before 10pm. Male Dancers and All!! Long Live the faund memories of the 80's Night Clubs! & GoGo 4Ever in DC🥰

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

The Ibex was my place in the the early 80s! I had a couple birthday parties there. My girls and I also partied there on Thursdays, which was Ladies' Night...and the only time we could wear jeans. We had a ball but stopped going by 1985. I love local area history; so, I truly enjoy your videos! Very interesting and thorough. Please keep doing what you do! Peace and blessings...✌🏽

[@rori5442]

I remember the Ibex, and I can recall at length several of the concerns and controversies. Officer Brian Gibson was a schoolmate and friend. His mom used to prepare wonderful meals for the police, and had become an activist of sorts. RIP I kinda like the areas near Military Road and the beautiful homes surrounding Rock Creek Park. Those communities have seen a lot of changes, and many of those changes were an improvement! Love the content, Diki!

[@tyoung778]

I was raised in Takoma DC on Blair Road. It was good ol days back then including Ibex club. I don't know if you knew a freight train derailed and shut down Blair Road and Underwood St. That was a crazy day. But I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

[@lastofadyingbreed1080]

Bringing back memories of going to see Backyard band at Ibex

[@Roy_Al_Blak202]

I'm glad someone documenting the history in the city

[@dfelicia3809]

The Ibex was my first club i went to in the 80s. I was underaged…maybe 16, smh, but had a ball. Think my father punished me forever tryin to be grown.😏Enjoying your channel!

[@DC4Life77]

The Mirage and Club 55 should be next

[@MissingMyPeeps]

The Mirage wad the spot 2

[@DC4Life77]

Yes it was

[@speerrituall1]

The Ibex was the spot!

[@karenbethea2295]

Thank you for this video. I always wondered about the IBEX. And Chapter 3.

[@QueXopa79]

I remember traveling to DC in the late 90d to party in DC. I was so much fun back then…

[@rodneycrawleyjr1375]

The same as every night club. It got shutdown because of clowns.

[@ccfunk1]

In 1983 i was in DC and was with a band SBB with played a gig at the Ibex. i was amazed at the three levels.

[@poppop-24]

D D I PLAYED RECORDED MUSIC THERE ON THE 3RD FLOOR ON SATURDAY NIGHTS I LEFT THERE TO GO TO WORK AT HOGATES NIGHT CLUB ON THE WATER FRONT I LEFT ABOUT 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE OFFICER BEING SHOT AND KILLED I CAN SAY THAT I PERSONALLY WITNESSED A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THE STAFF AND CLIENTLE HOWEVER A LOT OF PEOPLE JUST CAME OUT TO HAVE GOOD TIME AND A GOOD TIME WE HAD. IT'S JUST SO SAD THAT A FEW SPOILED IT FOR EVERONE ELSE BUT BACK THEN IBEX WAS THE PLACE TO BE 1 ❤ WASHINGTON D.C

[@Mikeaw07]

Please Do All the 90’s Old Clubs, Love This!

[@ColeDowden]

The Walter Reed video is gonna be FIRE!!!!! Love your channel!

[@strothermartin5368]

In the basement, they had the Marvin Gay Room. Bought back memories. Went to many Birthday parties there.

[@skinsnation4404]

I had the sign from the ibex “parking for Ibex customers only” hanging up in my bedroom as a teenager. lol. I was in 7th grade when it shut down for good

[@Astute-Chaos]

7:30 You don’t need to Drive We always had a Safeway that was the Main Grocery Store then later Walmart…But I Love you showcasing and Documenting the City

[@b4light202]

Lol. I remember all the clubs. Fake I'ds was real popular..lol I'm a lil older I used to go there in the late 80s it was really nice place. Never experienced any violence. Brian and I were in the Police Academy together. He was so sweet. It was a sad day for the force.

[@6140LIBRA]

I grew up in Takoma. LOVED IT

[@earlyreed357]

I dj'd on the 3rd floor and was in a open mic jont up the IBEX.....those was some helluva steps go up too.

[@stephenwilliamson2164]

Anyone remember Reggae Clubhouse on 13th and Upshur? Chapter 3 and an old school favorite club of mine called CHICAGO. I loved EASTSIDE…they got a lot of my money! RITZ and last but not least…ZANZIBAR. When others was trying to do it…DC was getting to it…you feel me 👑

[@L.E.O.6141]

I was at the Ritz religiously!😄

[@will_cashgrow2294]

I used you walk pass that place all the time and never knew that used to be a Niteclub...taught me something new also Walter Reed was torn down Wow I was in there one time.

[@pisces363]

The Ibex was the shit back in the day. Even though the floor was warped and the steps dipped in the middle; it didn’t even matter.

[@Whos_That_Lady_Music_Show]

I remembered the Ibex and the small farmer's market across the street.

[@stretchfinnell]

I remember the ibex was so lit... We heard gunshots and I swear that nobody moved... as if it was commonplace to hear shots rang out... regardless, we went there and dance... The Go-Go was fire...

[@marvinhagler4721]

Man o man did I have a good dam time at this spot..Thursday nights 30 plus years ago....

[@glp1realtalk]

We used to love the ibex. I think I was one of the few white people that went there. Mostly the early 90s. It was so much fun.

[@terencebuie4810]

Cant forget about the bus. Stop club in silver spring md next to the metro train station white oak amory as well

[@phenomenalblackwoman3194]

I loved the Ibex night club.

[@manemann9255]

Killing my city😞😞😞

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

Ohhh my old stomping ground in the late 80s, early 90s😂. Was going in high school with a fake ID 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣 on Thursday's to see the strippers. Saturday's were lit 🔥💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾. I stopped going around 94, it did become too rowdy by then. Brightwood be careful what you wish for. Be happy your neighborhood hasn't been heavily gentrified like Petworth 🙄. With your proximity to the new Walter Reed project it may just push your property values up but also your property taxes.

[@gloriouslove9009]

I’ll take you back even more…the Black Tahiti, Tiffany’s and the black crystal 😂

[@reneepowell332]

I remember them very well along with the Foxtrappe, Mingles and The Club. I lived a couple of blocks from the Ibex and never went. I hung out Downtown.

[@DarwinLpayne]

Party on the balcony

[@strothermartin5368]

I used to go there in the 80's.In the basement the Marvin Gaye room.The Classic was nice.Untill they young kids in there.Chrystal was nice before it became a roller rink.They are now closed.

[@Boaz6262]

LOOK you going stop bringing up memories of yester-year. (Just joking) making my eyes water up. (Keep up the good work) Hey can you do one on Tracs gay club or other gay clubs? I will alway remember riding pass and seeing long lines waiting to get inside.

[@dikidindc]

So it had to hit us the same LOL

[@TheVegan15]

Oh wow I didn't there was a Walmart over there. I might check it out 👍

[@deontaer]

I was only able to go to the Ibex twice before it closed. I couldn’t wait til I was old enough to get in. Then on my second time attending, someone pepper sprayed the club. I was on the balcony and couldn’t breathe and thought I wasn’t going to make it out. A few months later, a cop was shot and killed in his patrol car and I don’t think they ever opened up again after that. I did have a good time the few times I was able to go…

[@RealEpicWork]

Used to frequent ibex in the 90-94 time frame....Many a nights we had to duck bullets leaving the ibex after a JY show

[@nitathomas1691]

Excellent.

[@JohnnyWilliams-g9n]

I spent a many Fridays Saturdays nights there

[@neicy6512]

Yes, this was my spot. I must have stopped going around the time D.C. became know as one of the "Murder Capitals", I guess I didn't want to party that much. Must have been once crack took over. The Ibex was like that in my day.

[@goosevsop7]

Memories whew lawd some good some bad.

[@kimberlygriffin-davis5275]

Looks like they tore down that reggae spot too...around the corner from the Ibex.

[@Highlyfavone]

My old hood 1225 Missouri about to shoot a video around there next year !!!

[@ddalton4805]

if you lived uptown during this time you knew Officer Gibson, he was the worst of the worst. There was no policing the police back then, he would do you bad in the worst way...... Horrible Cop, play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@JeanineDavis312]

It was called the Sunset Plaza before calling it ibex.

[@MEEMEETHATCAT]

Dont forget the Room.

[@melvano4014]

I enjoyed a great evening there break dancing to Chuck Brown in 1988.

[@ISayWhatIWant]

I wonder is this the nightclub the D.A.R.E program took us to. We were in the 8th grade or something like that. Just a bunch of junior high/elementary kids grinding on each other lol weird looking back at it

[@pnicely]

I lived in the Brightwood section for most of the 90's....I visited Ibex a couple of times and it was at that time the freakiest club I have ever attended, stop going there when I was almost shot there once.....then some months after that was when officer Gibson was murdered....I remember that i was living near the corner of New Hampshire and Georgia Avenue and seeing nearly 50 squad cars racing up Ga avenue running lights and sirens and I knew something serious was going down....only to find out the next day what happened....

[@terencebuie4810]

Also nw gardens on kenendy st nw the old wust which turned into 930 club the old howard theater closed 1984 maverick room rip 1983 atlas theater rip1983 newton theater

[@nathanielgood5848]

Hell yeah

[@rodneycrawleyjr1375]

This what happens when you was letting go-go destroy clubs.

[@pjmoneybags2780]

It wasn't Go-Go it was the wild ass youngins that didn't know how to act🤨

[@pisces363]

@@pjmoneybags2780I agree! It wasn’t the bands. It was the crowd that followed them.

[@mceithdavis3462]

me and my crew would hit that joint ever go go i was there that night dudE got put ouT and came back high off PCP and bust the DC police office then ran down the street and hid under A CAR AND THEY PULLED HIS ASS OUT AND WHIPPED HIM GOOD

[@freeworld2275]

Vote Trayon Vote for Mayor the peoples champ

[@aintnohalfsteffen]

2:14 Me'Shell Ndegeocello right?

[@dikidindc]

It look like her, but I'm not sure

[@rock-a-bye-baby3529]

Do anyone remember Tiffany's?

[@jrobin2121]

It’s all migos up there

[@goosevsop7]

And didn't dc live mimic this set up

[@jrobin2121]

They always tryna close sumn

[@leisa0121]

Thank you. I have wondered what happened to the IBEX. I had some good times there.

[@rodneycrawleyjr1375]

Who cares what happened

[@dikidindc]

Many people are curious just like me LOL

[@pisces363]

Who cares what you think?

[@susanhurst3292]

​@@pisces363why so rude! Keep up the good work Diki D

[@pisces363]

@@susanhurst3292 I’m replying to @rodneycrawleyjr1375.

[@devans1817]

i use to go there in the 80s and i never had a problem! i just remember all the go go spots always had a bunch of violent incidents! bad apples caused these spots to close!