Venues
Punk Rock Venues
Paycheck’s
Some on the scene believed the club received its name due to the Polish immigrant owner who’s name may
Silver Bird Saloon
This bar, also known as the West Side Six, started to book bands like The Rockets and Salem Witchcraft
Bookie’s Club 870
Pre-Punk History of Bookie’s Club 870 From Cliff Bell’s to Beauchamp’s After success with several venues stretching back to
Bands
Punk Rock Bands
Algebra Mothers
The Algebra Mothers was formed mostly by classmates from Cass Tech, a Detroit high school with a long roster
Destroy All Monsters
Destroy All Monsters is a group in two parts: the artist collective and the straight ahead rock band. DAM
Service
“I picked it because it’s a word you see all over the place, when you drive around the city
Media
Media & News
Big John’s Cowabunga!
A stapled 8 1/2 x 11 inch magazine, Big John’s Cowabunga! was founded in Midland, Michigan by John M.
Record Labels
During the Bookie’s era, many bands released records on their own vanity labels. But, there were also a few
White Noise
Started originally as a ruse to get free drinks, records, and tickets, White Noise developed into a tabloid sized
Stories
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