1980

Notable Chicago Punk Events in 1980

 * March 6, 1980 - The Imports debut at Ann Arkees on in Chicago.
 * The Effigies formed in Evanston, IL
 * June 1980 - Steve Albini moves to Chicago from Montana to enroll at Northwestern
 * June 21, 1980 - Negro Commando (soon to be Naked Raygun) played their first show at 222 S. Morgan St.
 * November 9, 1980 The Effigies played at Oz, their first show ever
 * December 5, 1980 - The Imports play their final gig at Seventh Street Entry in Minneapolis.
 * December 12, 1980 - Black Flag plays Stages
 * December 13, 1980 - Black Flag plays Oz
 * December 31, 1980 - Naked Raygun and the Wayouts play Oz. It is Jim Colao's first gig with Raygun