Aussie Bar Owner in Row Over “No Poofter Drinks” Sign

October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Controversy, Handsome Steve, Homophobia

A Melbourne establishment called Handsome Steve’s House of Refreshments advertised their offerings with this sign. You can probably guess what happened next.

Interestingly, the sign had been up for seven years. It’s now gone and Handsome Steve has apologized.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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CJF
October 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm
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What exactly does this have to do with music?
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