He became a legend in the music industry and his store was a landmark in Greenwich Village, known for its selection of rare records.
[4][5] Members from bands like Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, David Bowie and the Clash would frequent his shop looking for old records.
[10] Guitarist Lenny Kaye met Patti Smith while he was working for Plotnik at Village Oldies.
The wisecracking Plotnik and his shop were featured on a 1993 episode of Seinfeld, titled "The Old Man".
[11] Plotnik opened Village Oldies with his partner Al Trommers in September 1967 at 149 Bleecker Street.