CLOSED BARS (2)
Fillmore East
🇺🇸New York, United States
If CBGB was the gutter from which punk emerged, the Fillmore East was the cathedral where rock ascended to high art. Opened by promoter Bill Graham on March 8, 1968, at 105 Second Avenue in the East Village, the venue was the East Coast companion to Graham's San Francisco operations. The venue, formerly the Commodore Theater (a 1920s Yiddish theater), retained its ornate architecture, providing a dramatic proscenium setting for performances. Graham revolutionized the concert industry here, treating rock musicians as serious artists and introducing the famous "triple bill" format.
The Trauma
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
The Trauma was Philadelphia's original psychedelic rock club, hosting pioneers like The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, and local heroes Mandrake Memorial. Its legendary upstairs stage and early light shows made it a revolutionary spot in the city's music history.