HAPPY BIRTHDAY , ED "BIG DADDY"ROTH. You can talk "Lowbrow Art' , CONTRIVED AS IT IS , TIL YOUR FACE TURNS BLUE. Ed Roth was the everlovin' muthahumpin' SHIT.
John BattlesJuly 3rd , 1969. Patron Saint of Garage Punk , Brian Jones , dies at 27. An effort's been made to write him out of the history of the band he , himself , founded. No
..... What was interesting was , that Iggy book had a grainy reproduction of the newspaper ad for the August '88 "Greatest Show on Earth" Chicago Aragon Iggy Pop / Ramones show. The Dickies were on the bill , too , but , it was'nt announced til the ... more..... What was interesting was , that Iggy book had a grainy reproduction of the newspaper ad for the August '88 "Greatest Show on Earth" Chicago Aragon Iggy Pop / Ramones show. The Dickies were on the bill , too , but , it was'nt announced til the day of the show. I WAS PSYCHED ABOUT THAT , I'D BEEN TRYING TO SEE THE DICKIES FOR YEARS ! &nbs...
June 6
John Battles shared Erik Carlson's post. GOD , you know , I was thinking about Brad , today . He was the only friend I knew who lived in my neighborhood ca. Late 80's - early 90's. I don't know anyone in my neighborhood , anymore , except a few couples and scattered individuals on my block. I ha... moreGOD , you know , I was thinking about Brad , today . He was the only friend I knew who lived in my neighborhood ca. Late 80's - early 90's. I don't know anyone in my neighborhood , anymore , except a few couples and scattered individuals on my block. I have'nt seen Brad in Yonks. Been in touch a bit on his You Tube page.
John, I'm reading Warner's newest Don't Be a Jerk.
I'm also reading Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff...Some seriously good shit
June 6
John BattlesHAPPY ALL SAINTS DAYS - PETER CUSHING (MAY 26.) , VINCENT PRICE AND CHRISTOPHER LEE (May 27.). Below - Vincent Price with my friend , Rick Lucey , THE FORMER EAST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY , 1983.
I FOUND ALVIN STARDUST'S FIRST UK ALBUM , RECENTLY. I've always liked what little I'd heard , but , apart from a couple of singles , I've never seen anything turn up. In fact , I already found a Shane Fenton (Stardust's previous hit venture in the 60's , ... moreI FOUND ALVIN STARDUST'S FIRST UK ALBUM , RECENTLY. I've always liked what little I'd heard , but , apart from a couple of singles , I've never seen anything turn up. In fact , I already found a Shane Fenton (Stardust's previous hit venture in the 60's , where he assumed the identity of his band's previous frontman , who had died suddenly . ) CD co...
May 22
John BattlesMore Acts for The 2017 Ponderosa Stomp Just Announced. The Ponderosa Stomp is being held this year Oct 5-7th at The Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans. Scheduled to appear are Roky Erickson , doing the music of The 13th Floor Elevators , Roy Head ,... moreMore Acts for The 2017 Ponderosa Stomp Just Announced. The Ponderosa Stomp is being held this year Oct 5-7th at The Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans. Scheduled to appear are Roky Erickson , doing the music of The 13th Floor Elevators , Roy Head , The Gories , The Mummies , Los Straitjackets , Linda Gail Lewis ( Jerry Lee's Sister , and truly the "Lady Killer".) , Doug Kershaw , Deke Dickerson , Barbara Lynn , Eve and The Exiles (Featuring Speedy Sparks and Mike Buck , both of The Sir Douglas Quintet and The Roky Erickson Band and Homer Henderson , heir more than apparent to Hasil Adkins' throne.) , Gary U.S. Bonds , Evie Sands, Archie Bell , Santiago Jiminez , Jr. ( Conjunto master , and Flaco Jiminez's Brother .) , also , from Japan , The Stompin' Riff Raffs , and more.
Yes , I could have posted this as an event , but , no one would respond to it..... less
John BattlesI REMEMBER SEEING OF OF LINK WRAY'S LAST SHOWS , AT THE GREEN BAY FESTIVAL....He had Marty Fiere (sic) from 13 FG , and Link's 80's band , and Pete Curry from Los Straitjackets , Tingle Guild (First Chocolate Watchband offshoot.) and even The Chocolate Wa... moreI REMEMBER SEEING OF OF LINK WRAY'S LAST SHOWS , AT THE GREEN BAY FESTIVAL....He had Marty Fiere (sic) from 13 FG , and Link's 80's band , and Pete Curry from Los Straitjackets , Tingle Guild (First Chocolate Watchband offshoot.) and even The Chocolate Watchband , for one gig in '66 or 67. Should have been perfect. Bu t.....Link was really in a mood , and his guitar sounded godawful. But even BAD Link had it's moments.....He played one last time in Berwyn , Illinois , and that was actually a great.
April 9
John Battles
I meant 1313 ML (1313 MOCKINGBIRD LANE.) ....I was thinking of 13 Frightened Girls , Different band. Dimentia 13 , Dementia 13 , Poison 13 , 13th Floor Elevators , 13 Ghosts , 13 Tikis , you name 'em . All different bands.
April 23
John Battles commented on Jimmie Void's photo: ...Then slap the person before they downed their shot. BUT , they gave the customer full warning of what would happen , and they had the option of just being slapped very lightly. The PC killjoys came in and threatened them with legal action if they did... more...Then slap the person before they downed their shot. BUT , they gave the customer full warning of what would happen , and they had the option of just being slapped very lightly. The PC killjoys came in and threatened them with legal action if they did'nt lose the drink and the giant cardboard standee of Ike giving the finger , same pic as you have , here..Most people , men and women , thought it was hilarious. I'm not condoning spousal abuse , neither were they. The self appointed community leaders never went there , anyway , after they got their way. less
March 30
John Battles commented on Jimmie Void's photo: We had a bar in my neighborhood , with a drink called The Ike Turner. The bartender would go "I MADE YOU ! I AM THE SHOW !!'
March 30
John Battles commented on Jimmie Void's photo: BROJAMES , I JUST SAW THAT YOU WERE UP HERE , JUST NOW... I did'nt mean to get bent out of shape about the "D" word. t
March 30
John Battles shared John Battles's image. NEW CREATION Double LP / Double CD set, on Numero. Alec Palao is behind this . Anything he does (From the amazing Seeds ' catalogue purge , to the Count Five and Syndicate of Sound definitive collections,to the Japanese Group Sound series "G.S. I Lo... moreNEW CREATION Double LP / Double CD set, on Numero. Alec Palao is behind this . Anything he does (From the amazing Seeds ' catalogue purge , to the Count Five and Syndicate of Sound definitive collections,to the Japanese Group Sound series "G.S. I Love You", and even the foot - in - ass KING of The White Soul Screamers, The BAD ASS Wayne Cochran's recent studio/live bonanza.) should just have his sticker with his face on it , meaning "Trademark of Quality". The Creation set contains all their known studio recordings in mono , Palao - mastered stereo mixes , and all four original Remo Four sides (Which should not have been left under a rock so long.). THIS IS EVERYTHING .....Barring , of course , the reformed bands' criminally overlooked live and studio LPs from The 90's. less
The Creation packed The Beat Kitchen , two nights in a row , and weeknights at that , though one unscrupulous individual said it could'nt be done , and even refused to let me put this flyer up at the venue. When the show was a huge success , he tried to t... moreThe Creation packed The Beat Kitchen , two nights in a row , and weeknights at that , though one unscrupulous individual said it could'nt be done , and even refused to let me put this flyer up at the venue. When the show was a huge success , he tried to take the credit , though he's already tried to deep - six teh idea of making it two nights , and had no idea who teh band were , or what a big deal this was.....He got sorted out. Scumbag promotor. Not like you good people , trying to promote bands you love. HE HAS NO ETHICS OR SENSE OF FAIR PLAY, WHICH MEANS HE SHOULD BE A MILLIONAIRE BEFORE HE'S 50. less
Dave O'Halloran
Not like you good people , trying to promote bands you love. ....THIS is what it's all about!!!!! The love of music and the sense of sanity it brings to us all!!!
March 25
John Battles
Dave , I agree wholeheartedly. Except , I don't know about the "Sanity " part.
John Battlesoh , and bear in mind , the text at the bottom , I wrote when I originally put my flyer in my photo ....book...thing. THE SHOW WAS ALREADY booked when this creep edged my friend out , or tried to , and stole his contacts. BUT , Eddie Phillips thanked me f... moreoh , and bear in mind , the text at the bottom , I wrote when I originally put my flyer in my photo ....book...thing. THE SHOW WAS ALREADY booked when this creep edged my friend out , or tried to , and stole his contacts. BUT , Eddie Phillips thanked me for all my help , in plain earshot of that creep. Mainly , I just wanted to tell you the Numero Creation collection is BAD ASS. Even if you think you have it all.
Rick (GarageRick)
So upset by this loss. Chuck was a rock n roll God!
March 22
John Battles
YEAH. I saw him twice , once he was terrible , the other time , he was ON FIRE !! I KNOW HE WAS 90 , but , I thought he and Jerry Lee would make it to 100. Can never tell about ol' Killer , son.
John BattlesHAPPY BIRTHDAY , ED "BIG DADDY"ROTH. You can talk "Lowbrow Art' , CONTRIVED AS IT IS , TIL YOUR FACE TURNS BLUE. Ed Roth was the everlovin' muthahumpin' SHIT.
John Battles shared swt's post. Cool. Glad SOMEBODY I like got to see it. I've spoken to one person who's seen it.... By now , It should have been ALL OVER the film fest circuit , and God forbid , on DVD , for those of us who still buy 'em. I know The Seeds were never as flat - out roc... moreCool. Glad SOMEBODY I like got to see it. I've spoken to one person who's seen it.... By now , It should have been ALL OVER the film fest circuit , and God forbid , on DVD , for those of us who still buy 'em. I know The Seeds were never as flat - out rockin' as The Band or Wilco , but , there's still people who care. "Oh , you fucking Garage kids ,you just want to jack off and smoke a joint to the new Seeds reissue ." - Kim Fowley.
John Battles said:
i MEANT THE PROGRAM WITH THE SEEDS' TRIBUTE. For the few who care about this stuff , Alec Palao has been going to town on his Ace/ Big Beat Seeds series.
I reviewed the Seeds movie a few months ago http://www.steveterrellmusic.com... moreJohn Battles said:
i MEANT THE PROGRAM WITH THE SEEDS' TRIBUTE. For the few who care about this stuff , Alec Palao has been going to town on his Ace/ Big Beat Seeds series.
I reviewed the Seeds movie a few months ago http://www.steveterrellmusic.com/2015/11/terrells-tune-up-seedy-tale.html
March 2
John Battles shared Dave O'Halloran's post. I HAD'NT HEARD ABOUT STEELE OR KOLOFF.....When I was a kid , my Grandma met the guy who did "All Star Wrestling" in The Quad Cities area. He sent my Brothers and I a package of 8x10s , inc. Koloff , Ray Stevens (Not the singer.), "Bad Boy&q... moreI HAD'NT HEARD ABOUT STEELE OR KOLOFF.....When I was a kid , my Grandma met the guy who did "All Star Wrestling" in The Quad Cities area. He sent my Brothers and I a package of 8x10s , inc. Koloff , Ray Stevens (Not the singer.), "Bad Boy" Bulinski , and probably Steele (Who played Tor Johnson in "Ed Wood" , too.), too. Wish I still had 'em.
This show we had to say goodbye to Stuart McLean of CBC’s Vinyl Café, Trish Doan, bass player for local metal combo Kittie and George The Animal Steele, former WWF wrestler and high school teac... moreRadio What Wave Playlist February 17/2017
This show we had to say goodbye to Stuart McLean of CBC’s Vinyl Café, Trish Doan, bass player for local metal combo Kittie and George The Animal Steele, former WWF wrestler and high school teacher. And just found out that another former WWF wrestler, Ivan Koloff (the Russian Bear) pass...
February 21
Dave O'Halloran
And former WWF talent enhancement Johnny K9 (also known as Bruiser Bedlam) passed away this week.
February 25
John Battles
MAN ! They're all doing the Twizzle with Mary Tyler Moore and Fred Blassie.
John Battles
I DID GET A CHANCE TO ASK JOHNNY LEGEND , A FEW YEARS BEFORE BLASSIE DIED , IF THAT WAS ALL AN ACT , OR IF BLASSIE WAS REALLY THIS HUGE EGOTIST. HE SAID , NAH , IT'S ALL AN ACT.
February 27
John BattlesRIP Christopher Lee (Not THAT one ....though he was a big fan.) , served on the general staff at Dallas Punk venue , The Twilight Room , 1983 - 1987. Chris was a Bartender , Soundman and sometimes , de facto bouncer ( He helped pick a super cowardly neo -... moreRIP Christopher Lee (Not THAT one ....though he was a big fan.) , served on the general staff at Dallas Punk venue , The Twilight Room , 1983 - 1987. Chris was a Bartender , Soundman and sometimes , de facto bouncer ( He helped pick a super cowardly neo - nazi , built like Rollis and Dazig in a bro - hug , scumbag , off me ,once. ) and regular fixture at what some have argued was the last great place in Big "D". They booked a lot of HC , but I also saw The Fleshtones in '84 , Johnny Thunders in '86...and even the notorious '85 GG Allin set that spawned a million tales , many of them lies. LEE WENT ON TO SEVERAL BANDS , THE WHITE TRASH TRIO AND THE CAFFIENDS , most notably. Lee had been very ill for some time. less
February 20
John Battles
Sorry. Rollins and Danzig. NOT THAT ANYONE WOULD BE IMPRESSED , NOW , BUT THEY BOTH PLAYED THE TWILIGHT ROOM. I saw Henry's first "Spoken Word" tour , there. It was all right. I would have given it about a year.
TV - ";Chic A Go Go" (Dancer , Collaborator.).
"Chic - A - Go Go : The Movie"(Co -starred with Ratso.).
Briefly visible in the movies "Public Enemies" , "The Big Bounce" , "Plastercaster" and "Bubble Rama";.
Rev. Horton Heat's "Wiggle Stick"video.
Favorite Music
Cramps , Ramones , Fleshtones , Link Wray , Seeds , Elevators , Roky Erickson , Troggs , Pretty Things , Downliners Sect , Rolling Stones , Chocolate Watchband , Sonics , Paul Revere and The Raiders , Wailers , Don and The Goodtimes , Lincolns , Swamp Rats , Treniers , Chuck Berry , Little Richard , Esquerita , Screamin' Jay Hawkins , Fred Cole , Donny B. Waugh , Mickey Lee Lane , Ramones , New York Dolls , Johnny Thunders , Dictators , Dead Boys , Hanoi Rocks , Saints , Stooges , MC5 , Slade , Sweet , Suzi Quatro , Roy Wood , T-Rex , Gary Glitter (The music , not the other stuff....) , Ike Turner (The same.), Nancy Sinatra , Ann - Margret , Wanda Jackson , Sparkle Moore , Janis Martin , Collins Kids , Shadows , Ventures , Davie Allan and The Arrows , Travis Wammack , Al Casey , Bobby Wayne , ? and The Mysterians , monks , Third Bardo , Eater , Lurkers , Sex Pistols , X - Ray Spex , Vibrators , F.U.2 , Hubble Bubble , Los Punk Rockers , Stack Waddy , Pink Fairies , Deviants , Blue Cheer , Alice Cooper Group , Johnny Cash , Hank Williams , Jerry Lee Lewis , Conway Twitty , George Jones , Buck Owens , Elvis , The Pirates , Jesse Hector , Nervebreakers , Vomit Pigs , Superman's Girlfriend , Lithium Xmas , Peyote Cowboys , Reverend Horton Heat , Saints , Rezillos ,Radio Birdman , Paladins , Blasters ,Teddy and The Tall Tops , Sleepy La Beef , Charlie Feathers , Carl Perkins , Johnny Burnette , GENE Vincent ,Herbie Duncan , Andy Starr, Cordell Jackson ,Zakary Thaks , Motorhead , X , Moby Grape , Commander Cody , Iron Butterfly , Orphan Egg , Captain Beyond , Shitty Beatles (Dallas. The originals.) , Waste Kings , Lava Sutra , (Chicago) Mystery Girls , Oncoming Traffic , Greaseballs , Cynics , Brood , Woggles , Sons of Hercules , Fortune and Maltese , Royal Pendletons , Mack Stevens , Johnny Legend , Eddie Angel , Deke Dickerson , Msr. Jeffrey Evans , The Dyes , Los Gatos Diablos , Bloodshot Bill , NoBunny , Johnny Samson , Rockin' Johnny Band , Otis Rush , Muddy Waters , Howlin' Wolf , Leadbelly , John Lee Hooker , Hound Dog Taylor, Robert Johnson , Doug Sahm , Alice Cooper Group , early Bob Seger ,New York Dolls , Sonics Rendezvous Band , Scott Morgan in general , Mitch Ryder , New Colony Six , Shadows of Knight , Five Americans , Stack Waddy , Bubble Puppy , Funkadelic , Velvert Turner Group , Death ,Purple Image , Maximillian , Milano(The Leather Boy), Dean Carter , Jack Starr , Hasil Adkins
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