The Bronx County Historical Society (BCHS) and The Fox and King have announced the debut exhibit of “Uptown Rumble: Heavy Music in The Bronx,” premiering this Thursday, April 24, at The Museum of Bronx History.
This joint initiative looks to explore the rich, and little-known history, of Bronx bands and musicians playing heavy metal, hardcore punk and hard rock music throughout the borough, spanning from the late 1960’s to the early 2000’s.
Curated by Dr. Steven Payne (Director of BCHS), Chucky Brown (Frontman for New York hardcore punk band, Crazy Eddie) and Jeo Estrella, the exhibit will feature memorabilia, photographs, music and oral histories from many iconic classic rock bands, including New York Dolls, Aerosmith, 24-7 Spyz, Twisted Sister, District 9, Fahrenheit 451 and Crazy Eddie.
“Uptown Rumble” challenges common stereotypes about who listens to, plays and has shaped these genres in The Bronx – not only alienated suburban kids, but other urban youth and adults from working-class backgrounds.
“Uptown Rumble: Heavy music in The Bronx invites you to engage with The Bronx’s unsung but critical role in the creation, evolution, performance and enjoyment of heavy music,” according to the Exhibit’s website. “From the fuzzy psychedelic rock of the ‘60s, to the explosion of punk rock in the ‘70s followed by its street-tough New York hardcore offspring, to the early rumblings of thrash and death metal in the ‘80s, the Boogie Down has thrown down with heavy music’s best.”
Made possible by New York State Senator, Gustavo Rivera, and the New York State Council on the Arts, “Uptown Rumble” will be on display at The Museum of Bronx History from now through November and free for all patrons. The exhibit will also feature curated events and performances in venues across The Bronx and Manhattan, including Bowery Electric and Bronx Music Hall.
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