Jimmy Pisano knew a lot of singers, performers, and entertainers as a result of having worked at many of New York City's well known clubs, including Ice Palace 57, The Red Parrot, and Private Eyes.
Despite it being a relatively small venue, Jimmy managed to bring thrilling performers to his little bar on Christopher Street, starting from the very beginning.
Electra St. Jill appeared numerous times at New Jimmy's / Stonewall, performing as Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and other dead-on impersonations that captivated the crowd.
Preparing to go on as Judy...
And after a performance as Marilyn with Vee Martense as Bassey.
Jimmy Pisano with Empress Coco LaChine (Imperial Court of New York) who was a frequent guest at Stonewall.
On New Years' Eve 1990, Electra and Vee recreated Judy and Liza at the London Palladium for the crowd.
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