Hammerjacks initially operated from a converted rowhouse on 1000 S. The club was often frequented by hard core patrons and musicians donning big hair, leather, lace, spandex, and heavy makeup, and was considered a 'hard rock shrine.' Hammerjacks, however, attracted audiences with other attire as well.
The bands ranged from punk, glam, thrash and heavy metal acts most commonly associated with the venue (e.g., Guns N' Roses, Kix, Ratt, Skid Row, Extreme or Wrathchild America) to pop (e.g., Badfinger) and alternative rock groups (e.g., Ramones and Goo Goo Dolls). The club attracted many big-name national acts, but also showcased many rising stars in the music world. Hammerjacks was a music venue in downtown Baltimore which operated from 1977 to 2006.
