ABOUT THE ARCHIVE

The Global Rock Bar Archive is the world's most comprehensive documentation project dedicated to preserving the history of rock and metal venues worldwide.

OUR MISSION

Rock bars are more than just venues - they're cultural landmarks where music history was written, one gig at a time. From CBGB's bathroom graffiti to the Rainbow Bar's legendary nights, these places shaped rock culture.

We're documenting every bar, every story, and every connection before they're lost to time.

HOW WE WORK

RESEARCH PROCESS

Learn how we gather and verify information about rock bars worldwide.

VERIFICATION

Our standards for accuracy and how musician verification works.

HOW TO HELP

Ways you can contribute to preserving rock bar history.

THE TEAM

The archive is maintained by a dedicated team of music historians, journalists, and passionate fans, with contributions from musicians and bar staff worldwide.

GET INVOLVED

Have a story to share? Know a bar we're missing? Your contributions make this archive complete.

START CONTRIBUTING