It was about the summer of 1980 that Steve McClellan attended the first New Music Seminar in New York City. The New Music Seminar website says that “In 1980, more than 200 people gathered at a New York City rehearsal studio to discuss and debate challenges in the music business.” Steve went to one club in particular called a “Danceteria,”at 252 West 37th Street, and was blown away at its size and features. He decided that he wanted to add the name to the Sam’s brand. (SM)
July 3, 1980: Russia, a “cute,” “contrived” band from Seattle that played “calculated rock,” according to Jon Bream.
