1 history 1.1 1980s 1.2 decline 1.3 revival history 1980s along boston, new york city, washington d.c., los angeles , chicago, minneapolis preeminent scene punk rock in early/mid-1980s. venues included longhorn bar, hosted suicide commandos , touring acts, including police on first tour. goofy s/the upper deck, located above strip club off of hennepin avenue, major spot hardcore , presented popular all-ages shows, duffys, hosted shows black flag, circle jerks, willful neglect, nina hagen , others. goofy s/upper deck closed after riot in 1983 @ show final conflict headlined. first avenue , 7th street entry hosted all-ages shows young scene established on map local bands including hüsker dü, replacements, final conflict, loud fast rules (later soul asylum), otto s chemical lounge, outcry, skullfuck, idol threat, rifle sport, man sized action , red meat, among others. the legendary punk zine flesh ron clark , peter davis based in minneapolis, urban decay. zinester saint vitus holds heavy ...