O'Banion's

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River North punk bar where Naked Raygun, Ministry & Effigies played their first gigs.

SIGNIFICANCE

Chicago's first punk club from 1978-82. Launched Naked Raygun, Ministry, and Effigies. Fire damage and redevelopment ended it in 1982. "O'Banion's shut down in 1982 after just four wild years."

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

GENRES

Punk Industrial Alternative

QUICK FACTS

ADDRESSRiver North

YEARS ACTIVE1978 - 1982

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