Rest In Peace

Atlanta’s version of CBGBs was the 688 Club. Before that, 688 Spring St was the address of Rose’s Catina. Some of Rose’s employees were into the new local bands in the late ‘70s. They convinced Rose to give them a tiny stage, claiming it would increase business. Alas, Rose gave it up, but the scene had fixed on the location, and the 688 Club opened there in 1980. No Roses, no 688 Club. So, maybe Rose’s was the first CBGBs of Atlanta.
 

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