The Ghost Story of Su Tissue and Suburban Lawns

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In 1978, a group of creative friends from the California Institute of the Arts came together in Long Beach to form a punk/new wave band that would later become a cult favorite: Suburban Lawns. At its forefront was vocalist Su Tissue, whose stage presence—marked by an air of boredom and discomfort—added an enigmatic charm to the band’s performances. Since 1986, there hasn’t been a single public photo, interview, or any clue to confirm her whereabouts—or even that she’s still alive.

Credits music: Suburban Lawns / Suburban John / Susan McLane
Credits videos: New Wave Theater / Joe Rees
Credits Youtubers: KJ Fury / Brad After Dark / Tickle Prison
Credits Cover Bands: 77RPM / Snooper / Don the Watcher / Lilly Emerson
Text Sources: Maximum Rock’n’Roll / Polyesterzine / Campbell Funeral Home / Jen Dessinger / SammysWorld / DISCOGS / Pitchfork / AllMusic / Vice / IMDB
Pictures from Instagram / Facebook / Promotion / Suburban Lawns Documentary

PS: Thanks to Jen. Check out her work at https://www.instagram.com/jendessinger/

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