Yeah, JJ's a really good guy. I really liked the Downbeat 5 stuff and The Cuban Heels are great. It's been ages since I've seen Barrence Whitfield and the Savages; they rule! Ow! Ow! Ow!
Lenny
Hey, John, yeah, they did! It was an incredible show, first time I got to see them, changed my life. I started a band the next day. Later, there was a similar cruise with the Real Kids! It was a great time for rock and roll!
July 13, 2014
John BattlesLENNY , Yer killin' me , heah. I used to know JJ Rassler , I mean , I still do , but have'nt spoken to him in years. I met Peter Greenburg , recently , at a Barrence Whitfield and The Savages show. They're tearin' it UP. i saw the revamed Real Kids twice... moreLENNY , Yer killin' me , heah. I used to know JJ Rassler , I mean , I still do , but have'nt spoken to him in years. I met Peter Greenburg , recently , at a Barrence Whitfield and The Savages show. They're tearin' it UP. i saw the revamed Real Kids twice. Had the flu when they came back , and could'nt go.
Lenny
Yeah, JJ's a really good guy. I really liked the Downbeat 5 stuff and The Cuban Heels are great. It's been ages since I've seen Barrence Whitfield and the Savages; they rule! Ow! Ow! Ow!
July 13, 2014
John Battles
YEAH , i LIKE THE DOWNBEAT 5 , TOO....Barrence always had great players in his band , but , now the original lineup (Barring the Drummer) is going to town! And the name of that town is Gonesville !!
Bio
I've been a rock and roll animal and vinyl addict for as long as I can remember. I've been playing in bands since I was in 6th grade (Bugsy and the Electric Pimples), started the first punk-era punk band in Maine (The Technicians), and have been rocking out ever since in bands like Men With Eyes, Big Meat Hammer, The Donner Party (later Cowgirls of the Damned), and... who knows what's next. I played guitar in my early bands, but have been playing bass for a (really) long time now. I also dig psychotronic film, books, mags, and glorious trash culture. Natch'.
Favorite Music
Dara Puspita, DMZ, Real Kids, Lyres, Shonen Knife, The Deviants, Pink Fairies, Pretty Things, Jr. & His Soulettes, King Coleman, A-Bones, 13th Floor Elevators, Roky Erickson, Chocolate Watch Band, Standells, The Sonics, The Wailers, The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, The Easybeats, The Downliners Sect, The Gizmos, The Hopelessly Obscure, The Sex Pistols, The Furors, The Poodle Boys, Golly McCry, Pussy Riot, The Residents, Armand Schaubroeck, The Ramones, The Saints, The Fugs, The Musical Linn Twins, The Space Lady, The Driving Stupid, Blowfly, The Brood, Motörhead, Hawkwind, Fur, The Flamin' Groovies, The Groovie Ghoulies, Esquerita, Little Richard, Don and Dewey, Larry Williams, The Mighty Hannibal, Andre Williams, The Monks, The Troggs, The Dictators, ? & The Mysterians, Larry & The Blue Notes, Miracle Workers, Two Saints, Modern Lovers
Favorite Movies
Chinese Ghost Story, Pink Flamingos, Spider Baby, Shogun Assassin, Bullet in the Head, Santa Sangre, Supervixens, Eraserhead, Female Trouble, Cape Fear (1962), Curse of the Demon, Mixed Blood, Zontar Thing From Venus, The Brain That Wouldn't Die, Toxic Avenger, From Beyond, Dead/Alive, Meet the Feebles
Other Hobbies/Interests
Jarts.
THE ELECTRIC MESS
Promo video for the new Electric Mess album, "House on Fire," coming out on Soundflat Records (LP/CD)
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