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* On March 9-11, [[1981]], a live record of the most popular local punk bands at the time played at Oz.  This record, later named [[Busted at Oz]], because the definitive compilation of the Chicago scene.  It is the first recording of many notable Chicago acts, including [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Effigies]].
* On March 9-11, [[1981]], a live record of the most popular local punk bands at the time played at Oz.  This record, later named [[Busted at Oz]], because the definitive compilation of the Chicago scene.  It is the first recording of many notable Chicago acts, including [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Effigies]].
* November 1980 at Oz saw the first ever shows for Naked Raygun (with their new name) and The Effigies


== Notable Shows ==
== Notable Shows ==

Revision as of 05:52, 8 March 2006

Oz was one of the oldest and most popular clubs in Chicago for the punk and alternative scenes. First established in 1977, there were three different incarnations of Oz, as the venue was routinely getting shut down by the city. Oz had no liquor license, would ignore mandatory closing times and typically had no sign out front. Because of this, Oz was a club for the dedicated, hardcore fans of the scene. The owner of Oz was Dem Hopkins.

Oz Locations

  • Oz #1 - On Greenleaf in Rogers Park
  • Oz #2 - Hubbard St. between Clark and LaSalle
  • Oz #3 - 3714 N. Broadway (2/1981)

Legacy

  • On March 9-11, 1981, a live record of the most popular local punk bands at the time played at Oz. This record, later named Busted at Oz, because the definitive compilation of the Chicago scene. It is the first recording of many notable Chicago acts, including Naked Raygun and The Effigies.
  • November 1980 at Oz saw the first ever shows for Naked Raygun (with their new name) and The Effigies

Notable Shows

  • August 1980 - Naked Raygun (first show with that name)
  • November 9, 1980 - The Effigies (first ever show), Strike Under
  • November 27-29, 1980 - Strike Under, The Effigies (29th)
  • December 13, 1980 - Black Flag
  • December 31, 1980 - Naked Raygun, The Wayouts (final show), Strike Under, The Effigies
  • April 21-23, 1981 - Husker Du
  • April 21, 1981 - U.X.A. (Same show?)
  • April 25-26, 1981 - D.O.A., Subverts

References

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