Mod and Mod Psych : The Eyes , The Move  , The Birds , The Smoke , The Sorrows ....

Mod Revival : U.S. Mods , Civilized Age (Mod Psych) , Mod Fun ( All U.S.)

Secret Affair (UK).

I think of Mod as white, mostly British bands playing updated, higher-energy,  R&B/Motown/Soul-inspired rock...The Who is an obvious classic Mod band. The Jam is an obvious 'mod-revival' first-wave punk-era band. Others come to mind:

The Who
The Small Faces (early)
The Kinks (?)
The Action
The Creation 

The Jam
The Lambrettas
Purple Hearts

Others? Start listing 'em, folks...

What to say about the living legends, Little Richard and Chuck Berry:):):)!!!!

There are lots of bands still playing out with members in their 50s and up. The Fuzztones, D.O.A., The Cynics, The Fleshtones, The Chesterfield Kings... I'd bet all those guys are in their 50s. Nikki Corvette is still rockin', too. Take a look at the lineup for the recent Norton Records fest... The Real Kids (they ain't kids anymore!), the Great Gaylord, Andre Williams, The Sonics, ? and the Mysterians, Randy Fuller (Bobby's brother), Flamin Groovies, etc.

That cat's got 9 lives, man:)

SarahJayne said:

Two words: Kim Fowley

Aw, shucks. Thanks, Joey!

joey fuckup said:

My vote goes to GRGPNK Records, though. Kopper has done a helluva job putting together some great comps on here! So there ya go, that's my vote for "Best Label of 2011".

nice

joey fuckup said:

My vote goes to GRGPNK Records, though. Kopper has done a helluva job putting together some great comps on here! So there ya go, that's my vote for "Best Label of 2011".

My vote goes to GRGPNK Records, though. Kopper has done a helluva job putting together some great comps on here! So there ya go, that's my vote for "Best Label of 2011".

Wow, that's almost like asking someone to pick which of their children is their favorite! I'm not going to say who the BEST of 2011 is/was, but I can say Sundazed has/continues to put out killer vinyl of classic garage, rockabilly, surf, honky tonk, etc. Just what they put out this past year was enough to make my head spin.

For around five years, Chicago's HoZac records has continued to put out strong records by mostly new bands, and on vinyl!  HoZac put out a slew of great releases in 2011 such as The Peoples Temple, Mickey, Wax Idols, and the K-Holes. They also put on that awesome looking Blackout Festival that I missed out on. What is your record label MVP for 2011?

WAX IDOLS - GOLD SNEAKERS from Hayden Shiebler on Vimeo.

Excellent examples! Too bad they couldn't make more $, but they stayed true to their roots...

Sean said:

The Cramps managed to pull it off. They sold out, admitted it, but still stayed the same kick ass band. Same with The Ramones. I think The Ramones are the best example of a Punk group becoming one of the most popular and well known Punk groups of all time, but were still a "Punk" group and never changed their ways or style. Their songs did manage to get a bit Poppy over the years, but it wasn't complete shit like how most bands end up. 

Iggy Pop is on cruiseline commercials & the Pogues are on a car commercial & i don't think it diminishes how punk they are.

The Cramps managed to pull it off. They sold out, admitted it, but still stayed the same kick ass band. Same with The Ramones. I think The Ramones are the best example of a Punk group becoming one of the most popular and well known Punk groups of all time, but were still a "Punk" group and never changed their ways or style. Their songs did manage to get a bit Poppy over the years, but it wasn't complete shit like how most bands end up. 

My opinion is that it depends on the group. I never really considered the White Stripes that punk, but the Jesus and Mary Chain's Psycho Candy still sounds ragin' to me all these years later. Any other opinions out there?

Hey Tim, were you going to submit a Marshmallow Overcoat song for our Hideout Comp Series? I don't have a record of you uploading one yet. Deadline for the next volume is Dec. 31!

Details: http://garagepunk.ning.com/page/hideout-comps

Yep, great shit!

I know you're focusing on the garage department here, Steve, but Adam Sheets told me that Shooter Jennings will be doing a showcase down there with bands and musicians he's promoting right now. Billy Joe Shaver has signed on, that much I know.

Goner Records had a showcase at Beerland at last year's festival. Burger Records, Trouble in Mind, Dirtnap, and In the Red did, too. I'm sure this year will be just as great. If anyone hears of any specific showcases/parties/events, definitely post 'em here.

When the generations of rock meet.......this is the GROOOOVY result, man....................

Talkin' 'bout dirty rock'n'roll...............................

Yep, no probs with your English :)

My First Band   by The Ben Vaughn Combo

The Sevens were a great band from Switzerland!!! Enjoy it.

but oh what listening!!! =)

Freaking phenomenal.