A true New York icon, Max's is a place where art and music seem to fuse together. They call themselves "The intersection of art/fashion/music".

Many great rock musicians either performed here or hung out here on a regular basis including: Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jackson Browne, Aerosmith, The Ramones and Iggy Pop.

"Live at Max's Kansas City" was recorded by the Velvet Underground here on August 23, 1970, the front of Max's is used on the cover.