John BattlesSeriously , check out one of the greatest Jersey Rock'n'Roll records , EVER. It's not by The Boss , and it sure is'nt by Bon Jovi. It's by Donny B. Waugh , who recorded "You Better Believe It" b/w a savage take on Eddie Cochran's call to arms , "C'mon , ... moreSeriously , check out one of the greatest Jersey Rock'n'Roll records , EVER. It's not by The Boss , and it sure is'nt by Bon Jovi. It's by Donny B. Waugh , who recorded "You Better Believe It" b/w a savage take on Eddie Cochran's call to arms , "C'mon , Everybody" in 1969 , released in '70 on United Artists. An album , apparently , was planned but , this was Waugh's one shot at immortality , and immortal it is. Probably the only Garage/Rockabilly single released in '70.
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Bill's current band is called Four Blue Teardrops. He was doing Surf , Ventures and Link Wray here in Chicago , years before "Pulp Fiction" , when you could'nt GIVE this stuff away. Check him out , if you have a chance.
shakeyourmopJohn- thank you so much! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for Bill and his band! Saw The Trashmen play last year? Year before that? I don't know what year but it was recent and awesome- outside Memory Lanes here in Minneapolis.
One of the books co... moreJohn- thank you so much! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for Bill and his band! Saw The Trashmen play last year? Year before that? I don't know what year but it was recent and awesome- outside Memory Lanes here in Minneapolis.
One of the books collecting too much dust on my nightstand is Surd Beat by Kent Crowley- ever read it? Looks like a good book, but I'm judging by the cover. I'll be cracking the spine on that book..... anyday now! :D Thanks so much for the welcome! Truly appreciated. :)
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John BattlesHis band in Chicago was The Greaseballs. They never technically broke up , but , as they're spread out between Minnesota , New York and Chicago , they only get together to play , write and record sporadically , at best. They did three reunion shows in the... moreHis band in Chicago was The Greaseballs. They never technically broke up , but , as they're spread out between Minnesota , New York and Chicago , they only get together to play , write and record sporadically , at best. They did three reunion shows in the 90's. They have two CDs that should be pretty easy to find online. Bill also briefly played with Crow ( "Evil Woman Don't Play Your Games With Me") and even twice with Bill Haley and The Comets.
John BattlesHey , you're so welcome...I don't know that book , but , I'll look out for it. I've seen The Trashmen a few times , they've still got it ....But , I saw 'em once , closing the Ponderosa Stomp opposite Thee Midniters , who were every bit as good , AND real... moreHey , you're so welcome...I don't know that book , but , I'll look out for it. I've seen The Trashmen a few times , they've still got it ....But , I saw 'em once , closing the Ponderosa Stomp opposite Thee Midniters , who were every bit as good , AND really put on a show ! It was close , but , that time , I have to say The Trashmen were a close second.
John BattlesTHERE'S SOME VIDEO on You Tube OF THE ELECTRAS , from The Minnesota Rock'n'Roll Hal of Fame Induction Ceremony, but , unfortunately , not the entire set. They were planning to make this reunion an ongoing thing , but , Keyboard Player , Gary Omerza , die... moreTHERE'S SOME VIDEO on You Tube OF THE ELECTRAS , from The Minnesota Rock'n'Roll Hal of Fame Induction Ceremony, but , unfortunately , not the entire set. They were planning to make this reunion an ongoing thing , but , Keyboard Player , Gary Omerza , died , suddenly. The live footage is very good , and you get brownie points if you find the Novas doing "The Crusher", live , along the way.
Bio
New Jersey raised, Minneapolis caged.
Imagine a Jersey girl moves to the Midwest. Add Roseanne Barr's attitude and figure with Twiggy's fabulous fashion sense.
Are you Confused?
Why yes I am, nice to meet you.
Favorite Music
Ohh... where to begin...
Can I please fill this part out later in more detail? Or, knowing myself as well as I do, I probably won't, and this won't cover all of what I'm interested in by a long shot.
Nick Lowe
Elvis Costello
Motörhead
The New York Dolls
Glenn Tillbrook
Roxy Music
The Feelies
The Gories
Cozy
Joust
Color TV
Dion
Bobby Freeman
X (LA &; Australia ???????? )
Lifetime (NJ pride)
Ugh, and so much fucking much more.
Power Pop, Punk Rock, Soul, Doo Wop
Favorite Movies
My Cousin Vinny. Kidding. Not really. Yes really. You and I will never know the truth on this.
I highly enjoy documentaries. Music especially. I loved We Jam Econo, if it ain't STIFF RECORDS, Monks: The Transatlantic Feedback, etc.
Other Hobbies/Interests
Law and order SVU, trying my best not to be "rude" or "blunt" in the Midwest- which is impossible because that's just ingrained in me from birth. Reading, again- mostly books about bands and musicians.
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