Gothic Playground

Tallahassee punk band Gothic Playground formed in 1986 and quickly became a household name among local music fans and critics. During their brief existence they opened for the likes of Maggot Sandwich, Stevie Stiletto, BGK, Die Kreuzen, Dead Milkmen, Bad Brains, Flaming Lips, Youth of Today and Corrosion of Conformity among others. They also shared the stage with many great local bands from the time: X Band, Squid Row, Slut Boys, Insect Fear, Paisley Death Camp, Trouble Dolls, Undesided and Ca to name only a few. In addition to Tallahassee, Gothic Playground played gigs at least once in Gainesville, Pensacola and Atlanta. Gothic Playground produced one ten-song demo cassette in 1986. After a year of unforgettable live performances they recorded a self-titled LP in May, 1987.