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Local Gallery: Metro Chicago celebrates 40th Anniversary

Gallery: Metro Chicago celebrates 40th Anniversary

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Metro Chicago founder Joe Shanahan holding one of the photos included in the "Postcard Project." Photo credit Lisa Fielding
By WBBM Newsradio Staff Report
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The iconic Metro Chicago celebrates 40 years of being an integral part of the city's music scene. In an endeavor that started a few years ago during the pandemic, Metro has assembled a collection of pictures taken by local photographers that capture the greatest moments at the venue- on and off stage- over the last 40 years. It is called the "Postcard Project" and can be purchased for $40, here. Proceeds will go directly to the photographers as well as an emergency relief fund started for musical artists, venues, and their staff who are still struggling because of the pandemic.

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Metro Chicago celebrates 40 years of music and community
Metro Chicago celebrates 40 years of music and community
Metro postcard
Photo credit Joshua Mellin

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Sylvan Esso dialed in her performance during a 2015 performance at a Metro show.

Metro postcard
Photo credit @willybyington www.willbyinton.com

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: The Hold Steady rocking out at a 2011 Metro show.

Metro postcard
Photo credit John Nunu Zomot @funkynunu

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Billy Corgan giving fans some love during a 2012 Metro show.

Metro postcard
Photo credit John Nunu Zomot @funkynunu

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Wyclef walking the balconing during a 2018 Metro show.

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Metro postcard
Photo credit John Nunu Zomot @funynunu

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Smashing Pumpkins' Jimmy Chamberlin, Chea[ Trick's Daxx and Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson and Tom Morello posing backstage at Metro in 2014.

Metro postcard
Photo credit Brigid Gallagher bgallagherphotos.com

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Fans celebrating outside the Metro in 2016, the night the Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

Metro postcard
Photo credit @willbyington www.willbyington.com

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Eddie Vedder surfing the crowd at the Metro during the 2016 Hot Stove Cool Music concert.

Metro postcard
Photo credit @geneambophoto www.geneambophotography.com

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from the "Postcard Project" collection: Shirley Manson getting reading back stage in 2005 for her show at the Metro.

Metro postcard
Photo credit @geneambophoto www.geneambophotography.com

Metro 40th Anniversary

A photo from "Postcard Project" collection: The Muffs playing on the Metro stage in 1997.

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