![]() ![]() ![]() Inclusion had no specific requirements beyond participation in the music scene, it was more diverse than other goth/punk scenes. There were various terms in use for members of this scene, including "Batcavers", "Blitz", and "Freaks", but often "punk" was used to describe the look (especially for outsiders). In Toronto, the subculture that eventually would morph into "Goth" was an eclectic and varied group that existed prior to 1982 and was a cultural blend of New Romantic, Post-punk, and Hardcore punk enthusiasts. In the UK, where goth rock originated, the term "gothic" or "goth" was used to refer to a subculture and style of music since circa 1982 however, in Toronto the usage of the term "goth" and the identification of a subculture as goth did not occur until years later in 1988, when goth rock was already in the midst of what is often referred to as the 'second generation' or 'second wave'.Įarly years: "Batcavers", "Blitz", "Punks", and "Freaks" The Silver Crown Tavern at 25 Richmond Street West in 1989.
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