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'''Sean Duffy''' was the head of [[Last Rites]] fanzine and Last Rites promotions. The former released some well-known fanzines and mixtapes, including the [[Code Blue]] compilation. The latter was Duffy's promotion company that put out a large number of punk shows in the mid-to-late 1980s. Duffy was also the manger for a few bands (Loudmouth, Wickerman) and as of [[2001]], was the booking manager for the [[Abbey Pub]]. | '''Sean Duffy''' was the head of [[Last Rites]] fanzine and Last Rites promotions. The former released some well-known fanzines and mixtapes, including the [[Code Blue]] compilation. The latter was Duffy's promotion company that put out a large number of punk shows in the mid-to-late 1980s. Though he isn't incredibly well-known, Duffy's promotions and ability to book national acts made him one of the most important contributors to the 1980s Chicago punk scene. Duffy was also the manger for a few bands (Loudmouth, Wickerman) and as of [[2001]], was the booking manager for the [[Abbey Pub]]. | ||
Duffy's first promotion gig was booking Husker Du at [[950 Lucky Number]] in [[1983]]. | Duffy's first promotion gig was booking Husker Du at [[950 Lucky Number]] in [[1983]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:40, 4 February 2007
Sean Duffy was the head of Last Rites fanzine and Last Rites promotions. The former released some well-known fanzines and mixtapes, including the Code Blue compilation. The latter was Duffy's promotion company that put out a large number of punk shows in the mid-to-late 1980s. Though he isn't incredibly well-known, Duffy's promotions and ability to book national acts made him one of the most important contributors to the 1980s Chicago punk scene. Duffy was also the manger for a few bands (Loudmouth, Wickerman) and as of 2001, was the booking manager for the Abbey Pub.
Duffy's first promotion gig was booking Husker Du at 950 Lucky Number in 1983.