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'''Oz''' was one of the oldest and most popular clubs in Chicago for the punk and alternative scenes. There were | '''Oz''' was one of the oldest and most popular clubs in Chicago for the punk and alternative scenes. 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 manager (and likely owner) of Oz (at least the 3rd version) was [[Dem Hopkins]]. | ||
== Oz Locations == | == Oz Locations == | ||
* Somewhere off Hubbard | |||
* Last? location - 3714 N. Broadway (2/1981) | * Last? location - 3714 N. Broadway (2/1981) | ||
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* December 13, [[1980]] - Black Flag | * December 13, [[1980]] - Black Flag | ||
* April 26, 1981 - D.O.A. | * April 25-26, 1981 - D.O.A., [[Subverts]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://kmier.net/mixed/punks4.html Music and Art in Chicago 1978-1982] - Most info from this page | * [http://kmier.net/mixed/punks4.html Music and Art in Chicago 1978-1982] - Most info from this page | ||
* [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/Interviews/OZbust.html Hopkins interview] - with dates/locations etc | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 06:15, 28 February 2006
Oz was one of the oldest and most popular clubs in Chicago for the punk and alternative scenes. 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 manager (and likely owner) of Oz (at least the 3rd version) was Dem Hopkins.
Oz Locations
- Somewhere off Hubbard
- Last? location - 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.
Notable Shows
References
- Music and Art in Chicago 1978-1982 - Most info from this page
- Hopkins interview - with dates/locations etc