United States, Georgia, Clarke County, Athens, 33.96095, -83.37794Geoff L. Johnson2018-09-28The 40 Watt Club was established in 1978 in an Athens apartment lit only by a 40-watt light bulb. Now situated in its sixth location at 285 West Washington Street, the club has hosted such well-known Athens bands as R.E.M, the B-52's, and Widespread Panic.Photograph of the exterior of the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. The 40 Watt Club was established in 1978 in an Athens apartment lit only by a 40-watt light bulb. Now situated in its sixth location at 285 West Washington Street, the club has hosted such well-known Athens bands as R.E.M, the B-52's, and Widespread Panic.image/jpeghttp://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/40-watt-clubForms part of: New Georgia Encyclopediahttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/40-watt-clubForms part of: New Georgia EncyclopediaPhotograph by Geoff L. JohnsonNightclubs--Georgia--AthensMarquees--Georgia--AthensMusic facilities--Georgia--AthensBuildings--Georgia--AthensNeon lighting--Georgia--AthensBars (Drinking establishments)--Georgia--AthensPersons--Georgia--AthensAthens (Ga.)--Buildings, structures, etc.40 Watt ClubStillImage