Category Archives: punk

CBGBs Pinball 1978 VDO

June 10, 2024 – 12:06 pm

Throughout the late 1970s I stood at the front of CBGBs for the Contortions, Damned, and the Voidoids. Afterwards I drank beer and play pinball at the back of the club. I was never friends with the big names. The bartenders were my friends, the doorman with the yellow construction helmet let me in for […]

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BLOOD AND MUSCLES @ CBGBs – 1978

June 2, 2024 – 8:55 am

1978 CBGBs. A rough Bowery bar. The Hell’s Angels home Away from the clubhouse No one challenged their claim To the punk rock venue. The Angels scared off other asshole bikers Although not every night. The Cramps From Memphis First show in NYC A packed house Garage rock fans and some Jersey bikers. Rocking, As […]

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Muse of the Sex Pistols

May 24, 2024 – 3:22 am

Lesson 2. Establish the name Sex Pistols. Who was this girl? Not a natural blonde. British. Now about 50. Then 18. This goddess of punk was in THE GREAT ROCK AND ROLL SWINDLE. Film credit – Soo Catwoman Where is this icon now? Back in 2020 Unknown wrote in comments, “Her name is Judy Croll. […]

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Spaceley John Spaceley

March 13, 2024 – 1:57 pm
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December 29, 1978 – East Village – Journal Entry

January 23, 2024 – 10:31 am

Disco was king on 1978 AM airwaves. Rock and roll came a distant second and punk barely scratched the airwaves. Everyone was into Disco. Donna Summer, a Dorchester native, struck platinum with MacArthur Park and Last Dance, Chic took over # 1 in December with Le Freak. The shout for Disco echoed across the country […]

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