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Gorilla Gardens
CLOSED
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Twin-room punk/metal bar where early Soundgarden, Nirvana and Black Flag shared sticky floors.
SIGNIFICANCE
Downtown Seattle's legendary punk/metal venue from 1984-89. Hosted early Soundgarden, Nirvana and Black Flag. Violence and police pressure led to closure; final night 1989. "Gorilla Gardens shut its doors for good in 1989."
MUSIC & CHARACTER
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ADDRESSDowntown, 5th Ave S.
YEARS ACTIVE1984 - 1989
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