Edward Hibbs, aka Gogo-Eddie emceeed and hosted events such as The Freak Show, which featured local queercore bands like Best Revenge, IAMLOVED, and Nick Name and The Normals (aka Kent James). One club night that popularly featured queercore bands in the 90s was the "The Freak Show" at the Gauntlet II. Prior to this, the location had served as home to many gay bars since 1972 and was best known as The Outcast, just before it became Gauntlet II. They purchased the property in Silver Lake where the Eagle LA stands today. In 1984, the original founders wanted to reopen the Gauntlet. Around 1969, they closed the doors and moved on to other endeavors. Gauntlet I was formed in the late 1960's by Dale Habberstad and business partner Zack, and was located on Highland Blvd. Gauntlet II was a major stronghold of the Los Angeles Leather Community for 22 years, and the bar's history goes back even further.
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