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Rock-Ola (Closed 1985) - Rock & New Wave History in Madrid | Rock Bar Legends

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ABOUT

Epicentre of "La Movida"; hosted The Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen and local heroes.

SIGNIFICANCE

Central venue of Madrid's La Movida movement. Licence withdrawn after a fatal stabbing in 1985.

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

GENRES

Rock New Wave Post-Punk

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YEARS ACTIVE1981 - 1985

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