Aug 10, 2021
Episode 14, AJ talks to Jimmy Harold. Jimmy was the owner of one of the most historical clubs in the history of Boston Rock: The Rathskeller. The Rat (as it is better known as) was located in the heart of Kenmore Square and was the epicenter of Boston’s punk rock scene. Legendary European Punk Bands made their American debut there. Local bands dreamed of the day they took the stage there. And in true rock and roll fashion it was as dingy and dark as you can imagine. From 1974 to 1997 Jimmy Harold seen it all. Sure NY had CBGBs, but Boston had The Rat! Let the discussion begin …..