It was a mecca for music for many years in Louisville: Ear X-tacy. The independent record store opened in 1985, and for years, its massive iconic sign caught the eyes on Bardstown Road.The music store had loads of records, attracting people near and far. They would often stage intimate sets, and drew in names as big as the Foo Fighters and John Mayer.It was a sad day for music lovers when it closed in 2011.Now, the big sign lives at the Frazier History Museum. When it was moved there, owner John Timmons said, "I’m grateful that it holds such a dear place in the hearts of many Louisvillians. Everyone seems to have their Ear X-Tacy story."In the player above, watch video from our archives of the beloved store before it closed.This story is from the WLKY archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.