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
 * June 12 - the Dils play Gaspar's. Probably the first show by a West Coast punk band in Chicago.
 * July 12 - Disco Demolition Night takes place at Comiskey Park.
 * July 17 - End Result form
 * August - Poison Squirrel makes it's debut at Gaspar's
 * September 9 - the Buzzcocks and Gang of Four play Mothers
 * September 14 - the Clash play the Aragon Ballroom
 * October - The Ramones played a show at B'Ginnings

Record Releases

 * The Buzzards - Melt Down Boogie 7" & Melody 7"
 * The Exit - Who Asked You / Out In The Street 7"
 * Immune System - Ambivalence & Spark Plugs / Submerged 7"
 * The Mentally Ill - Gacy's Place 7"
 * Special Affect - Mood Music 7"
 * The Swingers - Leaving On A Jetplane / Foundry Joe 7"