1978

Notable Chicago Punk Events in 1978

 * March - Immune System makes their public debut at a Wicker Park loft party
 * April 5 - Pistol Whip and Tu Tu & The Pirates turn Mothers disco into a New Wave club.
 * April 27 - La Mere Vipere is destroyed in a fire.
 * June - O'Banion's opens its doors
 * November 25 - Wax Trax Records opens its doors
 * December 23? - Cubby Bear opens, though they don't book punk shows for a couple years
 * Skafish becomes the first Chicago band to play CBGB

Record Releases

 * Boulevard - Afraid The Sun Will Rise / Tell Me Baby 7"
 * The Cunts - Chemicals In The Mail 7"