- Title:
- What We Built Came Out Of That Basement: Brian Skiffington on Hardcore Punk in Tacoma
- Date Created:
- 2014
- Description:
- Local musician Brian Skiffington presents a history of the modern hardcore punk movement in Tacoma, Washington. Heavily involved in the punk and hardcore scenes as a drummer and venue-booker, Skiffington discusses notable bands and individuals and touches on the philosophical and political aspects of the punk and hardcore subcultures. He describes his involvement in local venues, including the Lake City Community Center, the Viaduct, and the Frameshop, as well as "punk houses" such as the 1227 House and the Bunny Ranch. The influence of bands such as Greyskull and Left With Nothing are also discussed.
- Location:
- United States -- Washington (State) -- Tacoma
- Source:
- University of Washington Tacoma Community History Project
- Source Identifier:
- chp2014-02
- Format:
- cpd
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- http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en