Going Underground: American Punk 1979–1989, Second Edition

The product of decades of work and multiple self-published editions, Going Underground by 1980s scene veteran George Hurchalla is the most comprehensive look at America’s nationwide underground punk scene. Hurchalla follows the DIY spirit of punk underground, where it thrived as a self-sustaining grassroots movement rooted in seedy clubs, rented fire halls, Xeroxed zines, and indie record shops. Rather than dwelling on the well-documented scenes from Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC, Hurchalla delves deep into the counterculture of Chicago, Philadelphia, Austin, Cincinnati, Miami, and elsewhere. The author seamlessly mixes his personal experiences with the oral history of dozens of band members, promoters, artists, zinesters, and scenesters, features over a hundred unique photos, along with flyers from across the nation.