Home taping is killing record industry profits!

In September of 1981, Dead Kennedys released the 8-song EP, In God We Trust. It contained the single, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off". On the original version on tape, Side A contained all 8 songs, with Side B being left intentionally blank. Printed on Side B was the explanation, "Home taping is killing record industry profits! We left this side blank so you can help"

Found this on Flickr via Reddit


Wikipedia: In God We Trust, Inc.

Blogload: The Dead Kennedys- In God We Trust Inc (1981) - burningaquarium.blogspot.com

Father's Day is on the Way

"Father's Day" is coming up in a few days time, and I am looking forward to a nice present from my young son A.J. Anything will do, even a cordless hammer !

I will be showing my current group of students the following classic Father's Day video at the end of the week, just to let them know what all good fathers should be doing for their children.

(Unfortunately the video is extremely slow to load in, so please be patient).
Perhaps just push play to get it started, and then pause it for a while and go off and do something else while it loads in.




And just one more item out of left field that is keeping with our theme:




Enjoy,
Big Daddy Passy Wasabi

Flash Frame by Frame Animation

Wouldn't it be great to see the next few frames for the above action event.
Who actually ends up in the water ?

The following Frame by Frame Animations were done in Flash CS3 using images from the web. I made a couple of them, but mostly they were made by my students.

This blog post may take a few minutes to complete loading in.

Some of the animations have small glitches where the background jumps out of position during the movie. I should have told the students to check the x and y coordinate values of the background image on every frame of their animation. As long as these x and y coordinates remain constant, the background should not move.

A bit of a strange cricketing sequence of events in this one:





Is this Alien lost, or just getting dizzy ?





One of those classic Plane vs Bird Movies:





Beauty and the Beast busy practicing for the latest dance competition:





A classic "Dukes of Hazard" car jump that one of my students made.







Here is Bart Simpson Skating it up, just as he always does.



Here are some Instructions on how to do Frame by Frame animations in Flash, including using Onion-skinning. These instructions will enable you to make a basic Bart Simpson skateboarding flash movie.

If you would like to have your own full size copy of this PDF, then simply click the save disk icon button on the PDF viewer, and you should be able to save it to your own hard disk.

Alternatively, you can view or save the full size PDF by clicking the link below:

Click here to open or save the “Bart Skateboarding” PDF

Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

Weeping Birth - Anosognosic Industry of the I

Ahora si, regresamos a las andadas, una badna de black death pasada de verga, originalmente eran solo 2 cabrones, pero ahora nomas es Vladimir Cochet (también la banda de Unholy Matrimony, y es la banda de Mirrorthrone) el único que hace esta “banda”(y en sus otras 2), en fin, si belphegor, impiety, o bandas como god dethroned les gustan este disco los hara venirse en sus pantalones jajaja

Recomendado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Genre(s)
Brutal Black Death Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Anti-Christian, Death, Vampirism

Weeping Birth

Offbeats "Why Do You Hang Out?" 7"

Formed in 1981 in Cleveland, they were only around for about 6 years. This 7" was released in 1983. Includes previous members of the Generics, AK-47's and Broncs. Good ShIT.


Tracklist:

1) In A Rush
2) Maybe
3) Nothin' for Me
4) Getting Fat
5) Why Do You Hang Out?
6) Who The Fuck?
7) Look At Them Go
8) Go Away


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Learn Blues Guitar Online Here

The magnificent Jimi Hendrix, a bit before my time, but undoubtedly one of the best guitarists to ever lay down blues derived music on an electric guitar.

Okay, so this blog post is not directly ICT related; however it does review some excellent learning material that is available on the internet for guitarists.

So if you don’t like Guitar, then perhaps totally skip reading this post.

The sample videos shown here, are all by a guy called “Marty”, who is a great practitioner and teacher of blues guitar. He even looks a bit like he is Billy Joel’s younger brother !

Part of the purpose of making these You Tube videos seems to be to advertise what is available at the “Next Level Guitar” website. (More on that a bit later on).

Here is an 8 minute video that explains how Jimi Hendrix added inversions of common chords to his guitar playing to create a new and distinctive style of guitar songs.



The next video is really good for beginner guitarists, as it shows very clearly blue improvisation methods on the guitar. Marty takes things nice and slow so we can all easily understand what is going on.




The following is an 11 minute video all about how to play BB King style. Marty shows how to mix in major scales to create the classic signature "sweet" sound of the legendary BB King.



There are a few more videos on You Tube by Marty, but as his final one for this post, here is a 10 minute video about Blues Acoustic Guitar that shows some great forms of the A7 chord all the way up past the 12th fret.





The “Next Level Guitar” website is a comprehensive online learning resource for guitarists. It is a bit like a “Lynda.com” of guitar lessons. (Lynda.com provide a comprehensive range of computer software tutorials for Microsoft, Adobe, and many other applications).

The “Next Level Guitar” website is at: http://www.nextlevelguitar.com

On the top of page Index tab, we can click on “Free Videos”, and there are around 40 videos that can be viewed. Some of these videos, are merely previews of parts of DVD’s that they have available for sale elsewhere on their website. These DVD’s look to be quite good. Typically they cover just one classic guitar song like Hendrix’s “Hey Joe” or Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water”. The DVD then spends two hours showing every single part of the song, and how to play it. These DVD's seem to retail for around $25 US each, which is not a bad price, considering it is going to be at least a full day’s entertainment working through the DVD learning the song.

Note that while viewing the free videos: If we double click on any video while it is playing we get taken to Metacafe, and can see and find even more videos that we can watch about playing guitar that have been made by the folks at “Next Level Guitar”.

You can also become a premium member of their website for less than $30 US per month. This membership obtain access to a range of beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar playing courses. These courses have their videos for viewing online, and include downloadable resources, such as music backing tracks.

I am thinking on perhaps trying out the online membership for a month later on this year. If I do, rest assured I will do a comprehensive blog post review about it.

Hoping your blues is only of the guitar playing kind.

Enjoy,
Big BB Passy Wasabi

ABC - All Of My Heart

On this date in 1982, ABC released their fourth single, "All Of My Heart". It was backed by "Overture". The A side was on their debut album, The Lexicon Of Love. The B side was a non-LP track that was added when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band disbanded in 1992 but has done some touring in recent years. They are on tour this year.



Wikipedia: ABC

Official Website: abcmartinfry.com

Video: ABC - All Of My Heart - youtube

Blogload: ABC - The Lexicon Of Love - solobaja.blogspot.com

The Lambrettas - Decent Town

On this date in 1981, The Lambrettas released their first 12 inch EP (after six 7-inch singles), Decent Town. It contained the title track as well as "Total Strangers" and live versions of "Da-a-a-ance" and "Young Girls". The title track appeared on their second album, Ambience as did "Total Strangers". The studio version of "Da-a-a-nce" was on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. "Young Girls" did not appear on either. The Brighton, England mod band named themselves after a motorbike popular with the mod revivalists. The Lambrettas released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.



Wikipedia: The Lambrettas

Blogload: The Lambrettas - Ambience - reggaeskinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Heaven 17 - Play To Win

On this date in 1981, Heaven 17 released their fourth single, "Play To Win". The B side was "Play". The A side appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement. The B side did not. The single reached the #46 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born. The band has recorded and performed sporadically since 1988.



Wikipedia: Heaven 17

Unofficial Website: heaven17.de

Blogload: Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement - blogdosforistas.blogspot.com

The Passions - The Swimmer

On this date in 1981, The Passions re-released their third single, "The Swimmer". It had originally been released in 1980. This time the song was backed by "Some Fun". The A side appeared on their second album, Thirty Thousand Feet Over China. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The London new wave band released three albums before disbanding in 1982. Original bassist Claire Bidwell left the band in 1980 to join The Wall.



Wikipedia: The Passions

Official Website: thepassions.co.uk

Blogload: The Passions - Thirty Thousand Feet Over China - kyogoi.blogspot.com

The Cure - Happily Ever After

On this date in 1981, The Cure released a U.S.-only album called Happily Ever After. It was a double album that coupled The Cure's second album, 17 Seconds, with their third, Faith.



Wikipedia: The Cure

Official Website: thecure.com

Blogload: The Cure - Happily Ever After - temploderock.blogspot.com

XTC - Generals And Majors

On this date in 1980, XTC released their ninth single, "Generals And Majors". It was offered as a double seven inch package. The other three tracks were "Don't Lose Your Temper", "Smokeless Zone" and "Somnambulist". The A side was on their fourth album, Black Sea. The other three tracks were non-LP tracks that were added as bonus tracks to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #32 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Swindon, England post punk/new wave band called it quits in 2006 when Colin Moulding expressed a desire to call it quits. Andy Partridge didn't feel that it would be XTC without the both of them.



Wikipedia: XTC

Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk

Video: XTC - Generals And Majors - live - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: XTC - Black Sea - mussiqa.net

Buzzcocks - Are Everything

On this date in 1980, Buzzcocks released their eleventh single, "Are Everything". It was backed by "Why She's A Girl From The Chainstore". Neither of the tracks appeared on an album but both were added as bonus tracks to their third album, A Different Kind Of Tension, when it was re-released on CD, as well as on an expanded edition of Singles Going Steady. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded in 1981 but reunited in 1989 for a reunion tour. Shortly thereafter, Shelley and Diggle regrouped to start the Buzzcocks again with new band members and they continue to play today.



Wikipedia: Buzzcocks

Official Website: buzzcocks.com

Video: Buzzcocks - Are Everything - on TV - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: Buzzcocks - Singles Going Steady - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers turns 60 today!


The Stranglers, left to right:
Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield and Jean Jacques Burnel


Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Nice 'N' Sleazy - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Greatest Hits 1977-1990 - crawlingmantra.blogspot.com

Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

On this date in 1978, Devo released their debut full length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A" We Are Devo!. It contained the singles, "Come back Jonee" (#60 U.K.), "Jocko Homo" (#62 U.K.), "Mongoloid" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (#41 U.K.), though this last track was different than the single version. The album reached the #78 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #12 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Blogload: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! - audiolesi.blogspot.com

John Cooper Clarke - Post-War Glamour Girl

On this date in 1978, John Cooper Clarke released his second single, "Post War Glamour Girl". It was backed by "Kung Fu International". The A side appeared on his second album, Disguise In Love. The B side appeared on his debut album, Ou Est La Maison De Fromage? John Cooper Clarke was a punk poet from Manchester, England, whose poems would often, but not always, be set to background music. He opened for such bands as Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols, Joy Division and The Fall. He still performs.



Wikipedia: John Cooper Clarke

Official Website: johncooperclarke.com

Blogload: John Cooper Clarke - Disguise In Love - pessimistclub.blogspot.com

Stiff Little Fingers - Bits Of Kids

On this date in 1982, Stiff Little Fingers released their eleventh single, "Bits Of Kids". It was backed by "Stands To Reason". Both tracks appeared on their fourth studio album, Now Then... The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987. Jake Burns and Ali McMordie, from their original lineup, are still there. They occasionally release new material but have maintained an ambitious performance schedule.



Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers

Official Website: slf.com

Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - Now Then... - punkoteca.blogspot.com

Devo - New Traditionalists

On this date in 1981, Devo released their fourth album, New Traditionalists. It contained the singles, "Beautiful World", "Through Being Cool" and "Jerkin' Back 'N' Forth". None of the singles charted but the album did. It reached the #23 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #50 spot on the U.K. albums chart. Early editions of the album came with a bonus single of "Working In A Coalmine", which was also available on the Heavy Metal soundtrack. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Blogload: Devo - New Traditionalists - uarethevoice.blogspot.com

The Pretenders - Day After Day and Louie Louie

On this date in 1981, The Pretenders released their eighth and ninth singles. In The U.S., they released "Louie Louie". In the U.K., they released "Day After Day". Both tracks appeared on their second full-length album, Pretenders II. The B side of both was a non-LP instrumental called "In The Sticks". "Day After Day" reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave band, fronted by Ohio-raised Chrissie Hynde, is still in existence.





Wikipedia: The Pretenders

A Fansite: pretendersarchives.com

Video: The Pretenders - Louie Louie - on Fridays - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: Pretenders II - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

The Cravats - Precinct

On this date in 1980, The Cravats released their third single, "Precinct". It was backed by "Who's In Here With Me?". Neither track appeared on an album. The Redditch, England punk/post punk band released two albums and several singles before disappearing after 1985.



Wikipedia: The Cravats

Official Website: thecravats.com

Blogload: Various Artists - Small Wonder - The Punk Singles Collection - includes "Precinct" by The Cravats - social-subproducts.blogspot.com

U.K. Decay - For My Country

On this date in 1980, U.K. Decay released their second 7-inch record of their own, "For My Country". It was backed by "Unwind". Neither side appeared on their debut album, For Madmen Only, released in 1981. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Luton, England post punk/goth band lasted three singles, two EP's, a split single and two albums before breaking up in 1982. They have recently re-formed.



Wikipedia: U.K. Decay

Official Website: ukdecay.co.uk

Video: U.K. Decay - For My Country - live - date unknown - youtube

Blogload: U.K. Decay - For My Country - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - cactusmouthinformer.blogspot.com

The Associates - The Affectionate Punch

On this date in 1980, The Associates released their second single, "The Affectionate Punch". It was backed by "You Were Young". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Affectionate Punch. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1990 after four albums but re-formed a few years later. The band effectively ended with the death of Billy MacKenzie in 1997.



Wikipedia: The Associates

A Fansite: affectionatebunch.fr

Blogload: The Associates - The Affectionate Punch - musistenz.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Glen Matlock, original member of Sex Pistols and founder of Rich Kids, turns 53 today!


The Sex Pistols, left to right:
Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones and Paul Cook.

Wikipedia: Sex Pistols

Unofficial Website: sex-pistols.net

Video: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. (1976) - youtube

Blogload: Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols - mussiqa.net


Wikipedia: Rich Kids

Video: Rich Kids - Rich Kids - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: Rich Kids - gHOSTS oF pRINCES iN tOWERS - taringa.net

CasH FrOm ChAo$

Say what you will about the Sex Pistols, but they definitely knew how to work the propaganda. This album is a compilation of interviews, snippets, press, etc...dramatizing the OuTRAge, cONtEMpt and ChAoS that was the SeX PistolS. Includes one of the funniest radio interviews ever. Just check out "Big Tits Across America."

Tracklist:

1) The Very Name Sex Pistols
2) From Beyond The Grave
3) Big Tits Across America
4) The Complex World Of Johnny Rotten
5) Sex Pistols Will Play
6) Is The Queen A Moron?
7) The Fucking Rotter

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Making Adjustments for Guitarists

So what is this blog post all about ? After all, electric guitars were around well before personal computers. So what has all this got to do with ICT ?

Well the point I am trying to make here, is that no matter what your passion,
or whatever the task you need to perform, then You Tube probably has the answers.

So for anyone out there who loves the Fender Stratocaster style of guitar; here are some useful ways to ensure your guitar is setup for optimal playing performance.


String Height (“Action”) Adjustment:




Stratocaster "Truss Rod" Adjustment:

On a Strat, it is a solid bar that goes through the whole neck. It controls the arc that the neck has. Often necks have a little bit of curvature along them.




Setting the Intonation (12th fret tuning):



Hope you find this information to be "finger picking good" !

Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

Flashing Your Message Out There

The above flashing message was made by using some basic frame by frame animation in Flash.

A good message to make is to simply make your own name flashing.
Or perhaps you might get a picture of your favourite sports team, exotic car, music group, or celebrity, and add a flashing message over the top of the image.

If we change the colour of the text in each frame, then we can get rapid bursts of colour as the message unrolls across the screen. This creates a bright rapid flashing light effect: like those bogus "You're today's Winner" advertisements, that are often found on commercial internet web sites.

Students love writing their name in flashing letters like this, although I must admit that I find all of it a bit too bright and demanding on the eyes.
(Must be a GenX versus GenY thing I guess).

If a student doesn't want to make the flashing colours part of the animation, then do not force them to do it. They can make uni-colour rolling text, and that would be fine for practicing frame by frame animation.

The PDF document below gives detailed step by step instructions on how to make a flashing message using Adobe Flash CS3.

If you would like to open or download a full size copy of these instructions,then click the link below.

Click here to open or save the “How to Make a Flash Message” PDF

So why not make your own very flashy message to the world.

Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Beating My Head

On this date in 1982, Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry released their debut single, "Beating My Head". It was backed by "I'm Still Waiting". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The Leeds, England goth band called it quits in 1991 but re-formed briefly a few years ago to release new music and they have toured recently.



Wikipedia: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Official Website: red-lorry-yellow-lorry.com

Blogload: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Smashed Hits - includes "Beating My Head" - commercialzone.blogspot.com

The Dark - The Living End

On this date in 1982, The Dark released their second album, "The Living End". It was a six song mini-album of live material. The Islington, England punk band released five singles and two albums by 1981 and while active since then, have not been active in the studio.



Blogload: The Dark - The Living End - gabesuk82.blogspot.com

The Expelled - Government Policy

On this date in 1982, The Expelled released their debut single, "Government Policy". It was backed by "Make It Alone". The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Leeds, U.K. punk band had released an EP, No Life, No Future earlier in the year. The Leeds, England punk band broke up in 1984 with no further releases though they did record additional songs which went unreleased.



Wikipedia: The Expelled

Blogload: The Expelled - A Punk Rock Collection - espunxneverdie.blogspot.com

Comateens

On this date in 1981, Comateens released their self-titled debut full-length album. It contained the singles, "Cool Chick", "Ghosts" and "Late Night City". The New York City new wave band disbanded in 1985 after three albums.



Wikipedia: Comateens

Official Website: comateens.com

Blogload:
Comateens - debut album - rho-xs.blogspot.com

The Gifted Children - Painting By Numbers

On this date in 1981, The Gifted Children released their debut single, "Painting By Numbers". It was backed by "Lichtenstein Girl". This was yet another side project of Edward Ball and Daniel Treacy of The Television Personalities. The London post-punk/power pop band would not release another record under this name.



Wikipedia: The Television Personalities

Unofficial Website: televisionpersonalities.co.uk

Blogload: Television Personalities - Part Time Punks - The Very Best Of - includes "Painting By Numbers" by The Television Personalities - takethepills.blogspot.com

Urgh! A Music War

On this date in 1981, the soundtrack to Urgh! A Music War was released. The album had 27 songs but did not include all of the performances in the movie. Instead, it only included 27 handpicked songs that would fit on a double album. Artists like Dead Kennedys and John Cooper Clarke did not make the cut.



Wikipedia: Urgh! A Music War

Blogload: Urgh! A Music War - soundtrack - www.eggcityradio.com

Happy Birthday!

John O'Neill of The Undertones turns 52 today.


The Undertones, left to right: John O'Neill, Damian O'Neill,
Michael Bradley, Bill Doherty and Feargal Sharkey

Wikipedia: The Undertones

Official Website: theundertones.com

Video: The Undertones - Here Comes The Summer - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Undertones - An Anthology - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Wayne County and The Electric Chairs - Storm The Gates Of Heaven

On this date in 1978, Wayne County and The Electric Chairs released their third album, Storm The Gates Of Heaven. It contained the singles, "Trying To Get On The Radio". The New York City punk band was fronted by Georgian born transsexual, Wayne County, and began life as simply The Electric Chairs. When the lead singer's notoriety became even bigger than the band, Wayne's name was prominently out front in the band's name. Supposedly, an operation in 1980 made him "Jayne" County, but he/she has claimed that the equipment was not altered.



Wikipedia: Wayne County & The Electric Chairs

Official Website: jaynecounty.com

Blogload: Wayne County and The Electric Chairs - Rock 'N' Roll Cleopatra - a compilation - pirate-industry.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Jet Black (born Brian Duffy) of The Stranglers turns 71 today!


Top, left to right: Dave Greenfield and Jet Black
Bottom, left to right: Jean Jacques Burnel and Hugh Cornwell

Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Don't Bring Harry - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Eastern Front - live - 1978 - theultimatebootlegexperience.blogspot.com

Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones

On this date in 1982, Cockney Rejects released their fifth album, The Wild Ones. There were no singles released from the album. The London punk/Oi! band is still going strong.



Wikipedia: Cockney Rejects

Official Website: cockneyrejects.eu

Blogload: Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones - daysofouryouth.blogspot.com

Disrupters - Shelters For The Rich

On this date in 1982, Disrupters released their second single, "Shelters For The Rich". It was backed by "Animal Farm". The B side appeared on their debut album, Unrehearsed Wrongs. The A side did not. The Norwich, England punk band disbanded in 1988 with two albums. They re-formed in 2007.



Wikipedia: Disrupters

Blogload: The Disrupters - Shelters For The Rich - 7 inch (both sides) - gabesuk82.blogspot.com

Government Issue - Legless Bull

On this date in 1981, Government Issue released their debut EP, Legless Bull. It was a ten song, 7-inch record. The Washington, DC hardcore band once had Brian Baker of Minor Threat and Bad Religion on guitar. Government Issue disbanded in 1989.



Wikipedia: Government Issue

Blogload: Government Issue - Legless Bull - kbdrecords.com

The Revillos - She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man

On this date in 1981, The Revillos released their fifth single, "She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man". It was backed by "Mind Bending Cutie Doll". Neither track appeared on an album. The Edinburgh, Scotland punk/new wave band were once The Rezillos, but when they broke up, they had to alter their name since both departing and remaining members owned rights to the name. Eugene Reynolds and Faye Fife re-formed under the name The Revillos. Jo Callis and Simon Templar formed Shake. Not long afterwards, Jo Callis would join The Human League. The Rezillos have re-formed since.



Wikipedia: The Rezillos

Official Website: revillos.co.uk

Blogload: The Revillos - Attack Of The Giant Revillos - a compilation - commercialzone.blogspot.com

Bad Religion

On this date in 1980, Bad Religion released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks, "Bad Religion", "Politics", "Sensory Overload", "Slaves", "Drastic Actions" and "World War III". None of the tracks were included on their debut album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, though all six tracks were added as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The Los Angeles punk band still records and performs. Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and Brian Baker (ex-Minor Threat) are in the current lineup. In fact, Greg Hetson is still a part of Circle Jerks too.



Wikipedia: Bad Religion

Official Website: badreligion.com

Blogload: Bad Religion - How Could Hell Be Any Worse? - punkdownload.blogspot.com

Patrik Fitzgerald - Tonight EP

On this date in 1980, Patrik Fitzgerald released his second 12 inch EP, Tonight. It contained the songs, "Tonight", "Mrs. And Mrs.", "Animal Mentality", "A Superbeing" and "Waiting For The Final Cue". None of the tracks were released as singles nor did any appear on a regular album. Patrik Fitzgerald, who once auditioned to be in London SS (the pre-Clash band that featured future Clash members, Mick Jones and Terry Chimes, future Damned guitarist Brian James and future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James) was a London punk poet whose poetry was usually accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He enlisted musicians to assist as necessary.



Wikipedia: Patrik Fitzgerald

Myspace: myspace.com/patrikfitzgerald

Blogload: Patrik Fitzgerald - Tonight EP - and more - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com

The Satellites - Urbane Gorilla

On this date in 1980, The Satellites released their debut single, "Urbane Gorilla". It was backed by "High Rise Hillbillys". Neither track appeared on an album. The London punk band released four singles and one album by 1984. That was the end of their recordings.



Blogload: The Satellites - Urbane Gorilla - 7 inch (both sides) - asfm.blogspot.com

Devo - Come Back Jonee

On this date in 1978, Devo released their fifth single, "Come Back Jonee". It was backed by "Social Fools". The A side was on their debut full-length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #60 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Video: Devo - Come Back Jonee - live - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! - audiolesi.blogspot.com

Chelsea - Urban Kids

On this date in 1978, Chelsea released their third single, "Urban Kids". It was backed by "No Flowers". Both songs appeared on their second album, Alternative Hits. The London punk band was one of the earliest punk bands on the scene but went through some dramatic personnel changes early on that set their recordings back. The original lineup featured Gene October as the lead singer and three bandmates who would leave in a couple of weeks after forming to form another band. Those departing were Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe. That band would be Generation X. Gene October was left to recruit a new band which he did. That new band included James Stevenson. Predictably, he would later leave to join Generation X too. Chelsea is still performing and Gene October is still there.



Wikipedia: Chelsea

Official Website: chelseapunkband.com

Blogload: Chelsea - Alternative Hits - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus) turns 55 today!


Elvis Costello and The Attractions, left to right:
Bruce Thomas, Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Steve Nieve

Wikipedia: Elvis Costello

Official Website: elviscostello.com

Video: Elvis Costello - Oliver's Army - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: Elvis Costello - Live At The El Mocambo 1978 - seducesedate.blogspot.com

Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance

On this date in 1977, Pere Ubu released their fourth single, "The Modern Dance". It was backed by "Heaven". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Modern Dance. The B side did not. The avant-garde/proto punk band from Cleveland, Ohio was formed after Rocket From The Tombs broke up. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, founded The Dead Boys. Pere Ubu continues to release music.



Wikipedia: Pere Ubu

Official Website: ubuprojex.net

Blogload: Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance - and more - lazyproduction.blogspot.com

Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World

On this date in 1977, Wreckless Eric released his debut single, "Whole Wide World". It was backed by "Semaphore Signals". The A side appeared on his self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the CD re-release as a bonus track. Ian Dury played drums on the record and Nick Lowe played bass. The Stiff Records new wave/power pop artist from Sussex, England still makes music and tours occasionally.



Wikipedia: Wreckless Eric

Official Website: wrecklesseric.com

Video: Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World - youtube

Blogload: Wreckless Eric - debut album - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com

Even Worse "Mouse Or Rat?" 7"

Even Worse out of New York City, appeared on the New York Thrash tape and were one of the many bands that would put the NYC in PuNk.. With an all-star cast featuring Jack Rabid on drums and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth on guitar, it was only a matter of time until this excellent EP got paid it's dues.


Tracklist:

1) Mouse Or Rat?
2) 1984



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The Ejected - Have You Got 10P?

On this date in 1982, The Ejected released their debut single, "Have You Got 10P?". It was backed by "Class Of '82" and "One Of The Boys". The first two tracks appeared on their debut album, A Touch Of Class, but they were different cuts. The third track did not. All three "single" tracks were included as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #8 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Dagenham, England Oi! band released two albums before disbanding in 1984.



Wikipedia: The Ejected

Myspace: myspace.com/theejected

Blogload: The Ejected - A Touch Of Class - ferryconnor.blogspot.com