A Memorial Tribute to Marc Berkley in 'HX' Covers

Legendary NYC club promoter Marc Berkley, co-founder of HX magazine and a driving force behind gay nightlife throughout the 1990s, died two weekends ago on Fire Island after complaining of chest pains. He was 56. A funeral service is being held for him tomorrow, April 28th, at Redden's funeral home in the West Village.

In 1993 he was quoted as saying, "A few years ago, there were maybe 500 fabulous people in this city. Now everyone thinks they're fabulous."

His parties at Club USA, Tunnel, Roxy, and Limelight all rank high in the memories of gays who lived through the era, and it's sad to hear of his passing at such a young age -- but lord knows that heart of his probably took a beating over the decades. The closing of Roxy in 2007 was heralded by many as the end of an era.

Friend and frequent HX photographer Aaron Cobbett compiled a few of his greatest hits during the hey-day of the free mag. We share a few here, including the one of pre-tranny Alexis Arquette, and this photo below from a biography of Marc by Tony Brooks. [Rose et Ride]