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The Defoliants

The Defoliants show history: 8 shows · documented from 1986 to 1989 · 5 venues · 7 flyers.

8

Shows

5

Venues

10

Bands

4

Years

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6 shared shows · 1986–1989 · 5 venues

e.g. Sep 9, 1989

1 shared show · 1986 · 1 venue

e.g. May 25, 1986

1 shared show · 1986 · 1 venue

e.g. Jun 15, 1986

Most played venues

4 shows · 1986–1987

e.g. Aug 28, 1987

1 show · 1987

e.g. Dec 31, 1987

1 show · 1988

e.g. Jul 27, 1988

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1986shows per year · tap to filter1989

First documentedMay 25, 1986

Latest documentedSep 9, 1989

Busiest year1986 — 3 shows

Most played venueMetro — 4

Most frequent bandNaked Raygun — 6

The Defoliants show history

The Defoliants played 8 shows

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6 shared shows · 1986–1989 · 5 venues

e.g. Sep 9, 1989

1 shared show · 1986 · 1 venue

e.g. May 25, 1986

1 shared show · 1986 · 1 venue

e.g. Jun 15, 1986

Most played venues

4 shows · 1986–1987

e.g. Aug 28, 1987

1 show · 1987

e.g. Dec 31, 1987

1 show · 1988

e.g. Jul 27, 1988

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1986shows per year · tap to filter1989

First documentedMay 25, 1986

Latest documentedSep 9, 1989

Busiest year1986 — 3 shows

Most played venueMetro — 4

Most frequent bandNaked Raygun — 6

SeptemberSep 9, 1989 • SaturdaySat

37 years ago

View event: 1989-09-09 at Riviera Theater

Naked Raygun, The Service, The Defoliants at Riviera Theater in Chicago, IL — September 9, 1989 concert flyer

Riviera Theater

FebruaryFeb 3, 1989 • FridayFri

37 years ago

View event: 1989-02-03 at Eagles Ballroom

Naked Raygun, The Defoliants, The Watchmen at Eagles Ballroom in Dekalb, IL — February 3, 1989 event image

Eagles Ballroom

The Defoliants,

JulyJul 27, 1988 • WednesdayWed

38 years ago

View event: 1988-07-27 at First Avenue

Naked Raygun, The Defoliants at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — July 27, 1988 concert flyer

Minneapolis, MN

DecemberDec 31, 1987 • ThursdayThu

38 years ago

View event: 1987-12-31 at Exit

Naked Raygun, The Defoliants at Exit in Chicago, IL — December 31, 1987 concert flyer

AugustAug 28, 1987 • FridayFri

39 years ago

View event: 1987-08-28 at Metro

The Dead Milkmen, The Defoliants, Incoming Wounded at Metro in Chicago, IL — August 28, 1987 concert flyer

The Dead Milkmen,

The Defoliants,

Incoming Wounded

SeptemberSep 12, 1986 • FridayFri

40 years ago

View event: 1986-09-12 at Metro

Circle Jerks, Government Issue, The Defoliants at Metro in Chicago, IL — September 12, 1986 concert flyer

Government Issue,

JuneJun 15, 1986 • SundaySun

40 years ago

View event: 1986-06-15 at Metro

Naked Raygun, The Defoliants, The Effigies, and others at Metro in Chicago, IL — June 15, 1986 concert flyer

The Defoliants,

MayMay 25, 1986 • SundaySun

40 years ago

View event: 1986-05-25 at Metro

Naked Raygun, The Mangos, The Defoliants at Metro in Chicago, IL — May 25, 1986 concert flyer

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