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Minnesota Hardcore

Goofy's Upper Deck

Episode 4 | 18m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the Twin Cities hardcore club, host to numerous Minnesota hardcore bands.

A look at legendary Minneapolis punk rock dive, Goofy’s Upper Deck. Hardcore bands that played the club between 1983 and 1984 include Black Flag, The Minutemen, JFA, Big Boys, and Discharge, who had a fierce battle with Hüsker Dü. Saint Paul band Willful Neglect and Minneapolis band Final Conflict both called themselves the house band. The manager, Fred Gartner describes the final riot.

11/20/2020

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Minnesota Hardcore

Goofy's Upper Deck

Episode 4 | 18m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at legendary Minneapolis punk rock dive, Goofy’s Upper Deck. Hardcore bands that played the club between 1983 and 1984 include Black Flag, The Minutemen, JFA, Big Boys, and Discharge, who had a fierce battle with Hüsker Dü. Saint Paul band Willful Neglect and Minneapolis band Final Conflict both called themselves the house band. The manager, Fred Gartner describes the final riot.

11/20/2020

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