Well folks, normally i would not offer two posts on punk rock in the same week, much less the same day, but these aren't normal times.Today, Lux Interior, lead singer for the band The Cramps, died (fine LAT story here). ohio native erick purkhiser became part of the CBGB punk scene and moved to california. (when i bought a house four years ago i realized i lived one street over from him and cramps … [Read more...]
Archives for February 4, 2009
Ex-Sex Pistol, Indie 103 and "Mr. Rock Steady"
Many Angelenos were disappointed recently when, without warning, the radio station Indie 103 closed up shop and moved onto the Internet. i must admit, i was always suspicious of the station because of its early links to clear channel, and i'm more a kcrw kind of guy anyway.but i always enjoyed "jonesy's jukebox," the show by former sex pistols guitarist steve jones. (the huge amount of attention … [Read more...]