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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 commented on Michele (TheYoungSavage)'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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John Battles shared Dave O'Halloran's post. I liked Ronnie's new album more than I expected to , not originally knowing it would be all British Invasion covers....But , it's surprising that The Stones did'nt attempt to record a middle fingers out rockin' version of said tune. I like their version ,... moreI liked Ronnie's new album more than I expected to , not originally knowing it would be all British Invasion covers....But , it's surprising that The Stones did'nt attempt to record a middle fingers out rockin' version of said tune. I like their version , though you can almost smell the lavender coming out of your speakers. It's entirely possible Ronnie got the idea to do the song from her late friend , Johnny Thunders. But , if you do want to hear a really rockin' version , tho' , look no further than The Nervebreakers. 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 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 commented on John Battles's photo: Also (Duh) - Chuck Berry - Run , Run Rudolph , Merry Christmas , Baby. Elvis - Blue Christmas , Santa Claus is Back in Town , Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me , Merry Christmas . Arthur Brown - Santa Put a Spell on Me. Screamin' Jay Hawkins with The Fuz... moreAlso (Duh) - Chuck Berry - Run , Run Rudolph , Merry Christmas , Baby. Elvis - Blue Christmas , Santa Claus is Back in Town , Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me , Merry Christmas . Arthur Brown - Santa Put a Spell on Me. Screamin' Jay Hawkins with The Fuzztones - It's That Time Again.
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John Battles commented on John Battles's album: Xmas Rock'n'Roll Songs for people who are sick of Christmas Rock'n'Roll Songs - Bob Seger and The Last Heard - Sock It To Me , Santa. Teddy and The Tall Tops - Christmas in The Congo. Wailers - Christmas Spirit , Village Idiot. Sonics - Santa... moreXmas Rock'n'Roll Songs for people who are sick of Christmas Rock'n'Roll Songs - Bob Seger and The Last Heard - Sock It To Me , Santa. Teddy and The Tall Tops - Christmas in The Congo. Wailers - Christmas Spirit , Village Idiot. Sonics - Santa Claus , Don't Believe In Christmas . Cordell Jackson - Rock'n'Roll Christmas. Slade - Merry Christmas , Everybody . Wizzard - I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day. T Rex - Christmas Bop. Plan 9 - Merry Xmas Dimentia 13 - In The Time of The Season (Inna Gadda Da Vida) - Unfortunately never released , but if it ever turns up , great song parody . Rod Rogers - Santa Claus Goes Modern. less
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John Battles commented on John Battles's album: Christmas Rock'n'R
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John Battles BEST OF 2018 (YEAR'S NOT OVER, BUT , WHY WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE?).....
Best Shows. ALL ARE CHICAGO , UNLESS NOTED.
... moreBEST OF 2018 (YEAR'S NOT OVER, BUT , WHY WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE?).....
Best Shows. ALL ARE CHICAGO , UNLESS NOTED.
1) Fleshtones , Beat Kitchen.
2) Derv Gordon (Of The Equals) , East Room.
3)Barrence Whitfield and The Savages , The Woggles , Reggie's.
4)Black Oak Arkansas , Reggie's.
5) Planet Rockers , Nashville Boogie.
6) Paladins , Nashville Boogie.
7) Levi Dexter , Nashville Boogie.
8) TIE - The Dyes and The Crookshanks - Liar's Club.
9) Southern Culture on The Skids , Scuba's (Would have been better if some creep named John Battles had'nt crashed the stage.).
10. Bloodshot Bill , Hideout ( Would have been better if some SUPER creep named John Battles had'nt crashed the stage.).
Most Disappointing reunion attempt - Josefus , Hideout ( It was'nt bad , just lacked focus . Personally , I'd rather see Bubble Puppy , but they're not cool this week , among record collectors.).
Best shows I missed - Linda Gail Lewis and that one guy , Wayne Kramer with MC50 (Had to go to my Nieces' ... less
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John Battles replied to a topic in the forum Shakin' Street:
Sweet came thru a few months ago on their 50th anniversary tour. Unfortunately , it was Steve Priest's US - based version of the band , whom I would'nt mind seeing , but , I'd hoped Andy Scott , the only other surviving original member , and Priest would ... moreSweet came thru a few months ago on their 50th anniversary tour. Unfortunately , it was Steve Priest's US - based version of the band , whom I would'nt mind seeing , but , I'd hoped Andy Scott , the only other surviving original member , and Priest would tour together. They said they're planning to record together , tho'. It was at a beautiful thea...
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John Battles replied to a topic in the forum Shakin' Street:
Barrence Whitfield and The Woggles destroyed , naturally. Black Oak Arkansas put the pedal to the metal and let it ROAR !! Haven't seen much else , lately. Little Steven is playing tomorrow at this beautiful old movie theatre from the 30's. Not a big fan ... moreBarrence Whitfield and The Woggles destroyed , naturally. Black Oak Arkansas put the pedal to the metal and let it ROAR !! Haven't seen much else , lately. Little Steven is playing tomorrow at this beautiful old movie theatre from the 30's. Not a big fan of his or Springsteen's music ( I did see them together in 1980 , it was great . But , I lost i...
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John Battles commented on John Battles's photo: '' Have you even been to the Romanian Deli on the North side , or purchased Romanian salamis in other fine establishments ?".
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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
