This is the story of how the collapse of Mercer Arts Center and a band on the hunt for a new venue led to CBGB’s and the birth of punk rock. Sometimes seemingly disconnected events in history ripple and have monumental impact. This is the story of a few such […]
Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://bigthink.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt_desc ———————————————————————————- Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian,publisher, actor, and radio DJ. After performing for the short-lived Washington D.C.-based band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California […]
On episode 147 of Heavy Metal Philosophy I dive into the controversial world of Cancer Christ in this exclusive interview. Is he a Blasphemer or a Christian Revolutionary? We explore his journey, his music, and the controversy that surrounds St. Anthony. Join us as we delve into the mind of […]
My sins, my own. Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. This week, we celebrate Patti Smith’s sky-shattering debut, Horses. Subscribe for more Vinyl Monday! Keep in touch: Instagram: @abigaildevoe https://www.instagram.com/abigaildevoe/ […]
Before punk rock, there was proto punk. And today we’re looking at one of the earliest proto punk bands, The Sonics out of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll explore the origins of garage rock, The Sonics’ 1965 debut album Here Are The Sonics!!!, and now the band went on to influence […]
The Hives have re-entered our lives and it can only be a good thing. This the second single called Countdown to Shutdown from their new album. I love The Hives. Do you? You can watch @thehivestv music video in full here: https://youtu.be/kvsfXeIZMtA The JHRA Merch Is Out Now! https://thejawsofvictory.com/ My […]
Go to https://deal.onerep.com/ThePunkRockMBA to get 60% off 1-year privacy protection! — What is the strange history of The Offspring? In this video I look at The Offspring’s early punk years with “Come Out And Play,” “Self Esteem” and “Smash,” their rise with “Ixnay On The Hombre” and “Americana” (“Pretty Fly […]
There are a few key ways to become a faster and tighter punk drummer. And no, it’s not by drinking and moshing more. If you’re into bands like NOFX, Black Flag and Blink-182, this lesson will be right up your alley. Here are five tips to help you play along […]
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