Lexington Queen was a

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. The current name of the establishment was changed to The 'New Lex Edo', but it was often simply referred to by 'Lex'. Located underground near Roppongi Crossing, the club is a well-known and favorite hangout for models and celebrities on the rise. Opened in 1980, it is reputed to be a popular club amongst visiting celebrities, with past patrons including

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, Roger Garth,

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. "Lex" was shut down between 2006 and 2007 for remodeling. There is a passing reference to the Lexington Queen in the song "Bought for a Song" by American music group

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and also in

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's 2015 single "Samurai Son" The

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song "Sony" cites the club. It is also directly referenced in the

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song "Lexington Queen (Inside)" from his 1980 single "War Head/Lexington Queen". Glam Metal band

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also mention the club in their song "Shooting Star", from their 1991 sophomore album "All Those Strangers". In 2015, the club moved to a new location a few streets away and changed its name to "LEX TOKYO RED CARPET(NEW LEX)".

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