Dallas Punk gods , The Nervebreakers , have a new album out on Steady Freddie Records. The Nervebreakers ruled the roost in the Late 70's/Early 80s , and they opened for The Sex Pistols , The Ramones and The Clash. They also backed Roky Erickson. They ref... moreDallas Punk gods , The Nervebreakers , have a new album out on Steady Freddie Records. The Nervebreakers ruled the roost in the Late 70's/Early 80s , and they opened for The Sex Pistols , The Ramones and The Clash. They also backed Roky Erickson. They reformed in 2008 and recorded this album which is just now seeing the light of day. Trust me , it sounds like '77-'78 all over again. All fans of ''Killed By Death" style Punk are advised to buy the album , which is called "Face Up To Reality". less
John BattlesDallas Punk gods , The Nervebreakers , have a new album out on Steady Freddie Records. The Nervebreakers ruled the roost in the Late 70's/Early 80s , and they opened for The Sex Pistols , The Ramones and The Clash. They also backed Roky Erickson. They ref... moreDallas Punk gods , The Nervebreakers , have a new album out on Steady Freddie Records. The Nervebreakers ruled the roost in the Late 70's/Early 80s , and they opened for The Sex Pistols , The Ramones and The Clash. They also backed Roky Erickson. They reformed in 2008 and recorded this album which is just now seeing the light of day. Trust me , it sounds like '77-'78 all over again. All fans of ''Killed By Death" style Punk are advised to buy the album , which is called "Face Up To Reality". less
John BattlesI didn't know about Chris Bailey, that's so sad. Another friend who just passed was Homer Henderson (nee Phil Bennison), he was best known as a one man band , based in Austin. His act was hilarious and he rocked hard. We did a one man band festival in Chi... moreI didn't know about Chris Bailey, that's so sad. Another friend who just passed was Homer Henderson (nee Phil Bennison), he was best known as a one man band , based in Austin. His act was hilarious and he rocked hard. We did a one man band festival in Chicago. We couldn't get Hasil Adkins , so , I was asked what my second choice would be , I chose Homer Henderson. He killed it. He also played at the Ponderosa Stomp where his ribald humor wasn't appreciated by some of the squares. Bennison also played Bass with Eve Monsee and The Exiles , Teddy and The Tall Tops (With Jim Heath (Reverend Horton Heat) on Guitar.), and Perry Mason and The Defendents , whom I never saw , but loved their name. less
This is pretty cool. Sounds like a cross between 60's Garage Punk and 70's Pub Rock with a touch of New York Dolls.
April 18, 2021
Marvin Spinache: Hey John, email sent. Let me know if it gets lost in the ether.
Dale
June 12, 2020
Marvin Spinache: Wow, like I said lots of hazy years. Well at least I got the state right. Will put ripping that demo tape on the list. Now I have to ponder about Dallas. Did you hang with the Luxor band?
Here is one I did last week. It is Eek-A-Mouse at Marley's Hide... moreWow, like I said lots of hazy years. Well at least I got the state right. Will put ripping that demo tape on the list. Now I have to ponder about Dallas. Did you hang with the Luxor band?
Here is one I did last week. It is Eek-A-Mouse at Marley's Hideaway Deep South Dallas.
The name is Dale Harger. We were acquaintances way back in Houston. I used to record a lot of concerts and been using the extra-time lockdown time transferring some of my tapes to disk. I have a Neutron Prom demo tape that I copied at your ... moreHello John,
The name is Dale Harger. We were acquaintances way back in Houston. I used to record a lot of concerts and been using the extra-time lockdown time transferring some of my tapes to disk. I have a Neutron Prom demo tape that I copied at your house, or maybe it was at Yure Thrall's house or I now recall you lived just down the block from Yure Thrall....maybe....lots if hazy years between then and now.
Anyway in case you lost track of the Neutron Prom demo tape in the journey I could supply you the digital copy.
John BattlesI'm sorry your name does'nt ring a bell. There was a guy in Dallas that taped a lot of shows , and I think I dubbed him a Neutron Prom tape. Was that you? I've never been to Houston . I don't know Yure Thrall. That's amazing taht you still have that. It w... moreI'm sorry your name does'nt ring a bell. There was a guy in Dallas that taped a lot of shows , and I think I dubbed him a Neutron Prom tape. Was that you? I've never been to Houston . I don't know Yure Thrall. That's amazing taht you still have that. It was several lifetimes ago , musically speaking.
John Battles
If you can send me the digital copy , my e-mail is gentlemanjohn@comcast.net. Thanks !
June 7, 2020
John Battles shared Jeff of the Future's post. Very sad. they're going too many , too fast. I saw Gang of Four in '83 or '84 and about 10 - 12 years ago when the original band reformed. Jaw dropping. When the smoke cleared , a boy of about 12 ran up to me and said "THEY DID'NT DO "ARMALITE ... moreVery sad. they're going too many , too fast. I saw Gang of Four in '83 or '84 and about 10 - 12 years ago when the original band reformed. Jaw dropping. When the smoke cleared , a boy of about 12 ran up to me and said "THEY DID'NT DO "ARMALITE RIFLE !! THEY'VE GOT TO DO "ARMALITE RIFLE" !! ". I said , "I know !!". Did'nt happen , tho'.
The Jeff of the Future Radio Show will be on the air and the web on Saturday February 8th from Noon-2:00PM EST. There will be loads of new and old Garage-punk tunes. I will also be playing a tribute to Andy Gill from The Gang of Four who passed away last ... moreThe Jeff of the Future Radio Show will be on the air and the web on Saturday February 8th from Noon-2:00PM EST. There will be loads of new and old Garage-punk tunes. I will also be playing a tribute to Andy Gill from The Gang of Four who passed away last week. Just tune your radio dial to 89.7 WITR-FM in Rochester, NY or stream it live from the lin...
John BattlesJack Scott (nee Sciafone.) , Rockabilly legend , he rocked with class , but could caress a ballad with a finesse only bettered , arguably , by Orbison. HE JUST PERFORMED HIS FAREWELL CONCERT ABOUT A MONTH AGO. He looked and sounded better than any man hi... moreJack Scott (nee Sciafone.) , Rockabilly legend , he rocked with class , but could caress a ballad with a finesse only bettered , arguably , by Orbison. HE JUST PERFORMED HIS FAREWELL CONCERT ABOUT A MONTH AGO. He looked and sounded better than any man his age had a right to , into his Seventies and early eighties. I SAW HIM ABOUT 14 YEARS AGO , STILL SINGING AT HIS PEAK.
December 13, 2019
John BattlesRoy Loney , Rock in Power. Age 73 , cause of death , yet undisclosed . HE'D SUFFERED A FALL THAT RESULTED IN A TERRIBLE HEAD INJURY...But what little I'd heard sounded like recovery was still on the table. Teenage Head , Rock'n'Roll heart , Balls as big a... moreRoy Loney , Rock in Power. Age 73 , cause of death , yet undisclosed . HE'D SUFFERED A FALL THAT RESULTED IN A TERRIBLE HEAD INJURY...But what little I'd heard sounded like recovery was still on the table. Teenage Head , Rock'n'Roll heart , Balls as big as Texas. Th eBAD mR. loney was everyone;s friend. ) `;
John Battles
Cause of Death was not related to the injury.
December 19, 2019
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Hey John, I did a Loney/Groovies tribute on the December Big Enchilada http://www.bigenchiladapodcast.com/2019/12/big-enchilada-138-bah-humbug-2019.html
January 20, 2020
John Battles
Cool ! you saw Roy and Cyril at the Stomp , too , did'nt you?
January 21, 2020
John Battles commented on Michele (The Italian Beatnik)'s photo: Cub Koda , of course was truly The Motor City Madman , fronting Brownsville Station and later backing Hound Dog Taylor ,the true Father of Punk Blues . Cub's many stats would take too long to list , here , but , he was a great guy , always "Up" ... moreCub Koda , of course was truly The Motor City Madman , fronting Brownsville Station and later backing Hound Dog Taylor ,the true Father of Punk Blues . Cub's many stats would take too long to list , here , but , he was a great guy , always "Up" , always hilarious. He's greatly missed.
December 12, 2019
John BattlesNew Colony Six , High School Yearbook , 1968.
December 7, 2019
John Battles commented on John Battles's album: Happy Hannukwanzaristmas , The Mostest New Year and Elvis' Birthday.
December 7, 2019
John BattlesFuzzgunner , Welcome to The Hideout, In Fuzz We Trust.
December 7, 2019
John Battles
Above - Davie Allan , The King of The Fuzz Guitar.
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.)
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
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