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Minnesota Hardcore

Season 1 Episode 7: The 2nd Wave

The 1980s Minnesota music scene was marked by the rise of the "McPunks," a group of young musicians who converged at the Uptown Minneapolis McDonald's, eventually forming bands like Outcry and Iron Fist. This punk rock legacy continued with groups like Misery, Quincy Punx, and Kitt...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Backstory

1. The Backstory

Aired: Oct 30, 2020

The Twin Cities witness a punk rock phenomenon, spawning iconic bands like Th...

Episode 3 Local Bands

3. Local Bands

Aired: Nov 13, 2020

The Minneapolis hardcore scene experiences a surge in popularity, with bands ...

Episode 4 Goofy's Upper Deck

4. Goofy's Upper Deck

Aired: Nov 19, 2020

The legendary punk rock dive, Goofy's Upper Deck, was a hub of energy as Will...

Episode 7 The 2nd Wave

7. The 2nd Wave

Aired: Dec 17, 2020

The 1980s Minnesota music scene was marked by the rise of the "McPunks," a gr...

Info about Minnesota Hardcore

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music, History