This is lovely, although Petersson clearly didn’t get the memo vis-à-vis camera orientation.
Why Are All These People Here?
This Band Is Awful.
Chris Squire of The Syn (and later, Yes) tells one of my favorite stories.
When they invent the Rock-N-Roll Time Machine, this show at the Marquee will be one of the first concerts I transport myself to.
More Old Grey Whistle Test
Enjoy.
Tell Us About The Pixies
Two great turns of phrase, among many:
– “screaming mass of flesh” describing Black Francis
– “psychotic Beatles” in reference to the band
Enjoy the intro on this cover:
The Skegss = The Shaggs + The Scruffs? Help me out…
Crock Of Gold
I’ve been encouraged countless times by you people to get into the Pogues. I just might do it now.
New Zappa Documentary
I was never the biggest Zappa fan, but this looks pretty good.
Do You Like Catchy Songs?
I like catchy songs.
You Bastards Never Tell Me Anything!
Like that the Vapors put out a new album this summer!
Mission Statement For Your Band
Band Name Bureau has a Twitter account, an Instagram Feed and a paid subscription service. The guy who started it began as an AV Club compiler, and the Ten Year Retrospective of Band Names was stellar. Included are links to bands, songs, and desolate wastelands like MySpace. With all respect to Fartbarf, my favorites:
Here Comes Old Vodka Tits
Coach Said Not To
Carlos I’m Pregnant
Diagnosis? Bastard
Okilly Dokilly (“the world’s only Nedal band”)
I have no idea if these bands are any good, but I’m sure that you music industry veterans can confirm it doesn’t matter, it’s all about your name.
I think if someone cleaned up the audio, Carlos I’m Pregnant wouldn’t be half-bad.
The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise
https://youtu.be/8bBDFGwOZA8
When I was a senior in high school, we would cut study hall some afternoons and sneak over to my friend’s house to watch DEVO videos on VHS.
This one is a classic.