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Early 1990s: Parkzicht nightclub in Rotterdam became the birthplace of gabber, a hard, fast, and aggressive style of electronic dance music.
DJ Rob Janssen and others pioneered the sound by speeding up house and techno tracks, creating the raw energy that defined early gabber.
The club drew massive crowds and helped shape gabber culture: shaved heads, tracksuits, Nike Air Max, and “hakken” dancing.
Parkzicht was more than a club — it was a community hub for working-class youth and music rebels.
1992–1995 marked the peak years, with legendary nights that influenced the entire hardcore scene in Europe.
1996: After violent incidents including a fatal shooting, Parkzicht was shut down by the city — marking the end of an era.
Despite its closure, Parkzicht remains a symbol of gabber’s roots and its enduring underground spirit.
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