Jonee Jumped In His Datsun

I had the pleasure of finally seeing DEVO in Austin 14 years ago, but I really wish I could’ve seen them during this period, when it was still mostly guitars and Alan Myers (The Human Metronome) on drums. Anyway, please to enjoy this official HD video.

Chris Bell’s Mysterious Death and Big Star’s Music Legacy

Happy Monday! Listen to this instead of whatever else you’re supposed to be doing right now.

P.S. – Rich Tupica’s book is excellent! And reading it, I learned that I literally grew up in the house across the street from where Chris Bell grew up. Missed him by about 10 years, though.

Ye-Ye Rocks Out

There’s been a dearth of ye-ye goddesses around here lately.  As remedy, here’s a track unusual for its distorted guitar.

I’m Not Impressed

This goes absolutely nowhere.  I think AI will end up being just another tool.  Many young people already prefer older music, and I think that will continue the more artificial music becomes.