The Boardwalk (Black Swan / Mucky Duck)
ABOUT
Historic club/bar that hosted AC/DC, Genesis and The Clash's first gig; later nurtured Arctic Monkeys.
SIGNIFICANCE
Iconic step on UK rock timeline; 'Beneath the Boardwalk' demo gave Arctic Monkeys early buzz.
MUSIC & CHARACTER
MUSIC POLICY
GENRES
SOURCES
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- Wikipedia – Boardwalk (website)It helped facilitate the rise of local bands like Arctic Monkeys.
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