Why Punk Happened

Why Punk Happened

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History of the Modern Drum Kit

We are going to talk about drummers on this show…i just want you to know right from the start just in case you wanna roll your eyes and go “really? Do we have to?” Yes, we have to…there have been countless stories told about great guitarists and singers and keyboardists…drummers? ...  Show more

Introducing "Uncharted": Depeche Mode and the Debauched Devotional Tour

I once had a conversation with someone about the craziest tours in the history of music…the usual names came up. The who trashing hotel rooms…led zeppelin’s tours with their private jet, groupies, and tons of drugs…that time in Atlanta when Ozzy drank himself into oblivion, passe ...  Show more

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Alex Ogg, “Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables: The Early Years” (PM Press, 2014)
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