Pistons (Long Beach Gay Bar/1965-2016) Color:Charity Pink ” Run by Ben Krass

” Run by Ben Krass and his brothers starting in 1947

The Queen Is Dead stands as The Smiths’ defining masterpiece — a mix of wit

and decades of changing city life

and in the sense of belonging it gave to so many

and private collections

Pistons (Long Beach Gay Bar/1965-2016) Color:Charity Pink ” Run by Ben KrassPistons Bar was the leather and bear cornerstone of Long Beach, revving up the queer night scene from 1967 to 2016. Known for its rugged charm, Chili and beer Sundays, legendary leather contests, and that infamous back patio cruising zone, it was the kind of place where caution signs and man trough urinal setups carried more meaning than any dcor.