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John Battles
Most of you have probably heard already , but , if not , Pete Shelley from The Buzzcocks abd various solo outings , has died , from a heart attack , at age 63. In the pre- suck , pre- Pop Punk era , The Buzzcocks ( along with The Vibrators , Rezillos , Di... moreMost of you have probably heard already , but , if not , Pete Shelley from The Buzzcocks abd various solo outings , has died , from a heart attack , at age 63. In the pre- suck , pre- Pop Punk era , The Buzzcocks ( along with The Vibrators , Rezillos , Dickies , Lurkers , Boys and , of course, The Ramones.) merged impossibly catchy Pop hooks with a good solid Punk crunch. They were'nt afraid to eschew politics for themes like unrequited love and sexual inadequacy (Both of which are personal politics.) , but it all came together as good fun. And fun is what he'd want you to have as you play his records , CDs , cassettes , MP3s, Edison Cylinder , whatever you got. I met Shelley twice , and found him to be very pleasant and as funny as all get out. The Buzzcocks were still slugging it out on the concert and festival trail, arguably more in demand than ever. The band broke up twice , then reformed , but their live shows were still a celebration of life , so , celebrate his , now. less
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John Battles Happy Birthday to the BAD Mark Lindsay (3/9.). The Raiders ain't gonna get in the so - called Hall of Fame for SIXTY NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE years , when they already qualified in '86.
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John Battles shared Michele (TheItalianBeatnik)'s image. Was this the same Shags that did the self - released LP , "Wink"? I was warned in Kicks , many moons ago , that it was pretty tepid....But , I found a CD reissue for two bucks, and , well , it's worth two dollars. A period piece , like many ban... moreWas this the same Shags that did the self - released LP , "Wink"? I was warned in Kicks , many moons ago , that it was pretty tepid....But , I found a CD reissue for two bucks, and , well , it's worth two dollars. A period piece , like many bands that fell thru the cracks at that time. Maybe this was'nt the same band.
From my collection, I have this ep by The Shags. it contains four songs: What Am I To Do/It Ain't Easy/Did I Say (That I Love You)/Talk To A Sidewalk. I have the version of this reissue on clear vinyl. It was reissued in 1999 but the four songs of this ep... moreFrom my collection, I have this ep by The Shags. it contains four songs: What Am I To Do/It Ain't Easy/Did I Say (That I Love You)/Talk To A Sidewalk. I have the version of this reissue on clear vinyl. It was reissued in 1999 but the four songs of this ep are taken from two singles released by the band around in 1967.
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John Battles "You know , Lux and Ivy swore to love until the end. Their flame will burn forever, and if we're BAD maybe we'll see them again ! THEY GIVE YA FEVER !!!'.
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John Battles commented on John Battles's photo: : ( ~ Lux Interior ~ Day of Ascension , 10th Anniversary - 2/4/09 ~ ) :
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John Battles shared John Battles's image. Paul Whaley , of Blue Cheer and Oxford Circle , has passed away from a heart attack at the age of 72. Whaley , one of the most brutal drummers , and one of the sweetest people , in Rock'n'Roll , retired from music after Bassist , Singer and Band leader , ... morePaul Whaley , of Blue Cheer and Oxford Circle , has passed away from a heart attack at the age of 72. Whaley , one of the most brutal drummers , and one of the sweetest people , in Rock'n'Roll , retired from music after Bassist , Singer and Band leader , Dickie Peterson , died in 2009. He appeared on at least six studio albums , and many live ones , with The Cheer. He even had an impersonator , a bar band mullet man who claimed EVERYONE in the band was called Paul Whaley , like a cult. Gooba Gabba , Gooba Gabba , one of us ! In the time that the band returned to touring The US , 2006 TO '07 or' 08 , Blue Cheer should have got the same kind of attention the revamped New York Dolls , MC5 (DKT) and Stooges had amassed. Hell , they should all have played together , at least once. B less
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John Battles commented on Michele (TheItalianBeatnik)'s photo: never saw this.....What a hilarious cover "Illustration"....looks like GG Allin gone hippie. I found a William Penn amd his Pals (William Pen V.) collection. Most of it is scorching early Psych / Garage. It's very cool , even tho' Greg Rolie wen... morenever saw this.....What a hilarious cover "Illustration"....looks like GG Allin gone hippie. I found a William Penn amd his Pals (William Pen V.) collection. Most of it is scorching early Psych / Garage. It's very cool , even tho' Greg Rolie went on to form Journey...ha ha. Can't save 'em all.
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John Battles HAPPY ELVIS' BIRTHDAY 1/ 8 /19 . Better not mess with The U.S. Male my friend. TCB/GPH . Listen to "The Long Legged Girl" (With The Short Dress on) " if you see no connection.
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John Battles commented on Dave O'Halloran's photo: That's too funny. How low did you have to dangle that doggie treat to get them to pose like that?
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John Battles shared John Battles's image. "Come on Dasher , Come on Dancer ! A brand new Santa's got to be the answer ! Come on Comet , come on Cupid ! Don't just stand tehre looking stupid ! SOCK IT TO ME SANTA , YOU HEARD WHAT I SAID ! SOCK IT TO ME SANTA , JUST BRING ME A SLED ! CHRISTMA... more"Come on Dasher , Come on Dancer ! A brand new Santa's got to be the answer ! Come on Comet , come on Cupid ! Don't just stand tehre looking stupid ! SOCK IT TO ME SANTA , YOU HEARD WHAT I SAID ! SOCK IT TO ME SANTA , JUST BRING ME A SLED ! CHRISTMAS JUST WON'T BE NO DRAG ! SANTA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG !"........Bob " Hell , yes , I used to Rock!" Seger.
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John Battles commented on John Battles's album: This got stuck , originally... MERRY CHRISTMAS , EVERYBODY !!!
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John Battles shared Dave O'Halloran's post. "Funnel of Love" was originally released in 1961 , with Roy Clark providing the Eatern - tinged Proto - Psych Guitar. The song later became a cult favorite after Ivy named it as one of her Top Ten songs. It's been covered by artists as diverse ... more"Funnel of Love" was originally released in 1961 , with Roy Clark providing the Eatern - tinged Proto - Psych Guitar. The song later became a cult favorite after Ivy named it as one of her Top Ten songs. It's been covered by artists as diverse as T. Tex Edwards , Southern Culture on The Skids , The Dyes , and , recently , Cyndi Lauper , EE - VUN ! Of course , The Cramps honored The Queen with a fine re- recording , which Wanda seemed pleasantly surprised to learn it had fast become a fan favorite. less
Radio What Wave Playlist December 7/2018. All Female Voices.
Ronnie Spector….I’d Much Rather Be With The Girls…from her 2016 English Heart release and a song to sum up the show! Ronnie of course was in The Ronettes back i... moreRadio What Wave Playlist December 7/2018. All Female Voices.
Ronnie Spector….I’d Much Rather Be With The Girls…from her 2016 English Heart release and a song to sum up the show! Ronnie of course was in The Ronettes back in the mid 60’s.
Hiroshima Hearts….14 Floors….from an 11/2014 demo and f...
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John Battles shared Dave O'Halloran's post. Quite a list. I had no idea there was a Verticall Pillows/Detroit Cobras connection. I have one VP single , it's OK (No Tyner involvement , tho he became directly involveed with the band.). "Hey Sa Lo Ney" was originally done by Novelty Rock ps... moreQuite a list. I had no idea there was a Verticall Pillows/Detroit Cobras connection. I have one VP single , it's OK (No Tyner involvement , tho he became directly involveed with the band.). "Hey Sa Lo Ney" was originally done by Novelty Rock psychotic , Mickey Lee Lane. It may have been a hit in Detroit , with it's Soul leanings.
Radio What Wave Playlist December 7/2018. All Female Voices.
Ronnie Spector….I’d Much Rather Be With The Girls…from her 2016 English Heart release and a song to sum up the show! Ronnie of course was in The Ronettes back i... moreRadio What Wave Playlist December 7/2018. All Female Voices.
Ronnie Spector….I’d Much Rather Be With The Girls…from her 2016 English Heart release and a song to sum up the show! Ronnie of course was in The Ronettes back in the mid 60’s.
Hiroshima Hearts….14 Floors….from an 11/2014 demo and f...
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Personal Information
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First Name
John
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Last Name
Battles
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Gender
Male
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Birthdate
August 21, 1964
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Location:
Chicago, RPMF.
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Relationship Status:
Single
Personal Details
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Bio
Interests - Writing , Painting , Drawing , Budget gourmet and upscale junk food, Comic books , Models (Pref. Aurora Monster and Rat Fink - type.) , Movie memorabilia , Horror collectibles , Reg. 8 and Super 8 films , other obsolete media.
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. *
Writer - Zines - Roctober , Bad Trip , Black To Comm , Cool and Strange Music , Psychotronic Video , others.
* Upcoming documentary on Chicago/Baltimore art collector and cool shit purveyor , Ted "Uncle Fun" Frankel.
Books - A Friendly Game of Poker , Conversations with Dan Clowes , Flying Saucers Rock'n'Roll , TV -A - Go Go. Brian McMahon - Memoirs of an Electric Eel (Liner notes.)
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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
