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Image of U-Men, Room-9, Baba Yaga, PMA, and The Fag concert poster, circa 1984
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U-Men, Room-9, Baba Yaga, PMA, and The Fag concert poster, circa 1984

This poster advertises a September 1 concert at the Meatlockers (or Meatlocker, Meat Lockers) at 1426 S. Jackson Street, with five bands listed: The U-Men, a Seattle band founded in 1981 by John Bigley, Tom Price, Charlie Ryan, Robin Buchan, and Jim Tillman, and later including Tom Hazelmyer and Tony Ransom; Room Nine, a pre-grunge Seattle band formed in the…
ID Number:2018.86.34
Date:Circa 1984
Image of The He-Sluts and Melvins concert poster, circa 1985
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The He-Sluts and Melvins concert poster, circa 1985

The Melvins, a rock band from Montesano, Washington, was formed in 1983 by Buzz Osborne (guitar, vocals), Matt Lukin (bass) and Mike Dillard (drums). As of 2018, the Melvins continue to perform, record, and tour.This poster advertises a concert at the Meatlockers (or Meatlocker, Meat Lockers) at 1426 S. Jackson Street featuring The Melvins with another band named The He-Sluts.
ID Number:2018.86.35
Date:Circa 1985
Image of Red Dress at the Metropolis concert poster, circa 1983
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Red Dress at the Metropolis concert poster, circa 1983

Seattle band Red Dress was formed by Gary Minkler with his high school friend Rich Riggins in 1976. The two explored jazz, contemporary classical music, and the blossoming punk rock scene. Though Riggins left the band and other musicians came and went over the decades, Gary Minkler and Red Dress continued to perform at least into the early 2010s.At this…
ID Number:2018.86.37
Date:Circa 1983
Image of Poison Idea, The Accused, and Rejectors concert poster, circa 1983
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Poison Idea, The Accused, and Rejectors concert poster, circa 1983

Poison Idea was an Portland, Oregon punk rock band formed in 1980 by Jerry Lang (vocals), Chris Tense (guitar), Glen Estes (bass), and Dean Johnson (drums). The band originally disbanded in 1993, and then reformed and performed intermittently between 1998 and around 2015.This poster advertises a concert at the Metropolis featuring Poison Idea and two local bands, The Accused and…
ID Number:2018.86.40
Date:Circa 1983
Image of Metropolis concert schedule, December 1983 - January 1984
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Metropolis concert schedule, December 1983 - January 1984

The Metropolis was an all-ages music venue located at 207 Second Avenue in Pioneer Square. Started by Hugo Piotten, the Metropolis provided stable access to teens interested in alternative music and culture, where they could see local and national punk bands and hang out with their peers. In the two years of its existence (1983-1984), the Metropolis hosted many of…
ID Number:2018.86.41
Date:1983
Image of Replacements, Accused, and 10 Minute Warning concert poster, November 30, 1983
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Replacements, Accused, and 10 Minute Warning concert poster, November 30, 1983

The punk and alternative music band The Replacements was formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979. The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bass guitarist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars for most of its career. This concert at the Metropolis appears to have been sponsored by local radio station KCMU (now KEXP), and…
ID Number:2018.86.42
Date:1983
Image of Student Nurse and Mad Dash concert poster, May 10, 1983
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Student Nurse and Mad Dash concert poster, May 10, 1983

The band Student Nurse was formed in Seattle in 1979 by married couple John Rogers (drums) and Helena Rogers (guitar and vocals), and William Adams,(bass), and was later joined by bassist Joe Harris and rhythm guitarist Al Davis. By 1981, Harris and Davis has left the band and were replaced by guitarist Tom Boetcher and bassist Eric Muhs.The band was…
ID Number:2018.86.45
Date:1983
Image of Skin Yard and Soundgarden concert poster, July 30, 1985
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Skin Yard and Soundgarden concert poster, July 30, 1985

The poster pictured here advertises a show sponsored by local radio station KCMU (now KEXP) and featuring by two of Seattle's pioneering grunge bands, Skin Yard and Soundgarden. Soundgarden was formed in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Skin Yard was formed in January 1985 by Daniel House and Jack…
ID Number:2018.86.46
Date:1985
Image of Battalion of Saints, Melvins, and Skin Yard concert poster, June 26, 1985
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Battalion of Saints, Melvins, and Skin Yard concert poster, June 26, 1985

A hardcore punk band formed in 1980 in San Diego, Battalion of Saints went on a 55-city US tour during the summer of 1985. In Seattle they performed at the Rock Theater at 410 Fifth Avenue, fronted by two Washington bands, The Melvins and Skin Yard. Skin Yard was formed in Seattle in January 1985 by Daniel House and Jack…
ID Number:2018.86.47
Date:1985
Image of Butt Pirates, Accused, and False Liberty concert poster, March 1, 1985
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Butt Pirates, Accused, and False Liberty concert poster, March 1, 1985

A short-lived Seattle venue now frequently cited as the birthplace of grunge, The Rock Theater, in Seattle at 410 Fifth Avenue South had two performance spaces: the Omni Room and Gorilla Gardens. Often simply referred to as Gorilla Gardens, the club hosted all-ages shows for out-of-town bands as well as local punk and metal bands for about a year between…
ID Number:2018.86.48
Date:1985
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