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Rock Revival: Chicago Taper's Archive Online

Updated 2026-09-17 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Aadam Jacobs, a Chicago-based sound engineer who recorded thousands of rock concerts, is making his archive available online through the Internet Archive. This includes iconic performances by Nirvana, Pixies, and Wilco.

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Meet the Chicago Taper Who Documented Decades of Rock Shows

Aadam Jacobs recorded 10,000 sets by acts like Nirvana, Pixies, the Smiths, and Wilco at Lounge Ax and other Chicago venues. The Internet Archive is putting it all online

2026-09-17 13:00 UTC