About Zero's Hard Rock Club
In 1987, back when the drinking age was 18, Zero's was purchased on Superbowl Sunday and is now celebrating 20 years in existence. Mark and Larry Sieber, two brothers from Wisconsin, migrated to Corpus Christi with dreams of striking it rich. They bought a neighborhood bar, formally known as The Golden Nugget, and changed the format into a Rock- N-Roll sports bar supporting local pool and dart teams. Zero's soon started booking Metal bands including local legends Devastation (Metal Blade Records), Ankor Wat (Combat Records), with members that later joined bands Nine Inch Nails and Dangerous Toys (Columbia Records) featuring Jason McMasters from Corpus Christi. Other notables that performed were Gary Ritchrath (Guitarist/songwriter R.E.O. Speed Wagon) D.R.I., M.O.D., The Casualties, Propain, Yellowcard, Fear, Agent Orange, Crowbar, Rise Against, and solo projects by members from Misfits, Kings X, Dead Horse,Pissing Razor,Reverend,David Wyne(ex-Metal Church vocalist)and Gwar. Bands from as far away as Germany (Oxymoron), Brazil (Overdose), London, Sweden, and Canada made tour stops at Zero's. Drowning Pool, who made several trips to Zero's for as little as $100 a night, landed a record deal with several hit songs and co- headlined for OZ Fest. Mark Sieber recalls a few of the more memorable nights at Zero's, "We were once caught be surprise one night when a Los Angeles band took the stage with a naked drummer. "One of the funniest memories I can recall is the when a local patron flipped a coin on the pool table, which then fell into the comer pocket. In an attempt to retrieve it, his hand got stuck between the rails that tlie balls rolled down. Four police officers and several fire fighters were called to the scene. After using a jigsaw to cut the hole in the bottom of the table, the jaws of life were used to free the man several hours later." Over the years, we have heard stories of locals that have seen Zero's T -shirts showing up at concerts and clubs as far away as Houston, Dallas, and even a mall in L.A. Old friends that used to perform now have children playing in bands at Zero's. In 2002, Larry parted ways with his brother Mark, and moved his family to Austin. "After two decades and raising families, we are still a million dollars shy of becoming millionaires, but we have had great times and memories to share." On Superbowl Sunday, the legendary 80's metal band, Metal Church on their North American tour, will make a stop at Zero's to celebrate their own 20th anniversary as well. Any bands wishing to play at Zero's please contact us through myspace or email @
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