Episode 822 - B'Ginnings: Where Schaumburg Rocked The Suburbs

About this episode

This episode explores the history of B'Ginnings, a music venue in Schaumburg where major rock acts performed.

Send us Fan Mail Some of histories biggest rock acts first performed in the Chicago area at music venue in a suburban strip mall in Schaumburg. This is the story of B'Ginnings. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Need music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here: https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481 Items related to this episode (purchasing anything through these links helps support our e...

People in this episode

Host: Chicago History Podcast

Topics covered

• rock music
• Chicago history
• music venues
• suburban culture
• local legends

Keywords

• B'Ginnings
• Schaumburg
• rock acts
• music venue
• Chicago area

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: B'Ginnings

Places: Schaumburg, Chicago

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