1979

Notable Chicago Punk Events in 1979

• Space Place opens its doors
• Special Affect forms
• Neo opens its doors
• Meaty Buys form
• Spring - four Northwestern students form The Lines, which becomes The Front Lines
• July 17 - End Result form
• October - The Ramones played a show at B'Ginnings

Record Releases

• The Exit - Who Asked You / Out In The Street 7"
• The Mentally Ill - Gacy's Place 7"
• Special Affect - Mood Music 7"