A7 (bar)

A7 was a club on in New York City. From 1981 to 1984, it was the unofficial headquarters of the New York hardcore scene. The tiny space was located on the southeast corner of East 7th Street and Avenue A in Manhattan's East Village. Many bands which later became hardcore icons began at A7. The club was staffed by members of the NYHC scene, including Doug Holland of Kraut, Raybeez of Agnostic Front and Warzone, and Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy's Law. The club operated without a liquor license and was often raided by police. A warning spray painted on the outside of the building read: "Out of town bands remember where you are."

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*cite book |last=Blush |first=Steven |year=2001 |title=American Hardcore |location=Los Angeles |url=http://feralhouse.com/titles/music/american_hardcore.php |publisher=Feral House |isbn=0-9229-15-717-7