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I laugh every time a student of mine wants to learn how to play "punk rock," and would rather learn Blink 182 than the Dead Kennedy's or the Ramones...Dead Kennedy’s – Frankenchrist When the Dead Kennedys formed in the late-1970s they immediately became America’s toughest leftist political punk band. They railed against war-mongering, police brutality, conformity, and other such issues. Reaganistas, cops, and the Parents’ Music Resource Council (PMRC) didn’t appreciate any of this one bit. Indeed, in April, 1986 – only days after Tipper Gore's PMRC condemned the band – authorities raided the home (and the Alternative Tentacles’ record label) offices of leader/singer, Jello Biafra, and filed charges of violating a brand-new Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors law. Their presumed wedge was a bonus poster ("Landscape #20, Where Are We Coming From?" by noted Swiss surrealist painter H.R. Giger) that was included in the Frankenchrist album. Artistic merits of the poster aside, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office actually admitted to the L.A. Weekly that they had actively built files on several other PMRC-targeted musicians, but chose Biafra because it was, “a cost effective way of sending a message.” That message – SHUT UP & CONFORM!!!! – while a powerfully administered one, lost a bit of its oomph when the case disintegrated under judicial scrutiny.
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good stuff, grote."Let me lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. The only way to destroy them is to expose them. If man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill our hearts with tolerance.- Stan Lee (circa 1968)
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I hope you give them a thorough lesson on the difference between punk and pop.Originally posted by steveInebriated@Apr 20 2004, 01:25 PM
I laugh every time a student of mine wants to learn how to play "punk rock," and would rather learn Blink 182 than the Dead Kennedy's or the Ramones...
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Wow, I didn't realize how many songs I had from that list. Out of all of those listed, I have about 10 of them either on CD, cassette (yes, I still have some stuff from HS), or downloaded.
Somehow, and I don't even remember D/Ling it, but I have that "5 Million Ways" song by the Coup in my MP3 folder. After looking at that cover for a few minutes, it almost looks identical to how the tower was hit near the center.
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Where the fuck is your demo tape, beeyotch???Originally posted by steveInebriated@Apr 20 2004, 11:25 AM
I laugh every time a student of mine wants to learn how to play "punk rock," and would rather learn Blink 182 than the Dead Kennedy's or the Ramones...Dead Kennedy’s – Frankenchrist When the Dead Kennedys formed in the late-1970s they immediately became America’s toughest leftist political punk band. They railed against war-mongering, police brutality, conformity, and other such issues. Reaganistas, cops, and the Parents’ Music Resource Council (PMRC) didn’t appreciate any of this one bit. Indeed, in April, 1986 – only days after Tipper Gore's PMRC condemned the band – authorities raided the home (and the Alternative Tentacles’ record label) offices of leader/singer, Jello Biafra, and filed charges of violating a brand-new Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors law. Their presumed wedge was a bonus poster ("Landscape #20, Where Are We Coming From?" by noted Swiss surrealist painter H.R. Giger) that was included in the Frankenchrist album. Artistic merits of the poster aside, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office actually admitted to the L.A. Weekly that they had actively built files on several other PMRC-targeted musicians, but chose Biafra because it was, “a cost effective way of sending a message.” That message – SHUT UP & CONFORM!!!! – while a powerfully administered one, lost a bit of its oomph when the case disintegrated under judicial scrutiny.
Frankenchrist is a great album....
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Seen the Dead K's on a few occasions...
Holiday in Cambodia...
California Uber-Allas...
Just 2 great songs....these guys are true "punk pioneers"...
By comparison...Blink 182 is Tiffany..
Stevie...if you want to teach your students punk...The Minutemen..Double Nickles on the Dime Album...greatest punk album..ever!!Comment
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Blink 182 is Tiffany....Originally posted by Indu WangZi@Apr 21 2004, 12:11 AM
Seen the Dead K's on a few occasions...
Holiday in Cambodia...
California Uber-Allas...
Just 2 great songs....these guys are true "punk pioneers"...
By comparison...Blink 182 is Tiffany..
Stevie...if you want to teach your students punk...The Minutemen..Double Nickles on the Dime Album...greatest punk album..ever!!
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Originally posted by Blues Fan in SF+Apr 21 2004, 12:06 AM-->QUOTE (Blues Fan in SF @ Apr 21 2004, 12:06 AM) Working...
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