Monday, August 31, 2009

add this too...


I absolutely love these children's flash cards. If I had any more room to decorate I would use these somewhere in Mimi's room...that's when she has a room of her own. Hmmm...yep, add this to my wish list with the children's bedroom tent I posted last week. :)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Home taping is killing record industry profits!

In September of 1981, Dead Kennedys released the 8-song EP, In God We Trust. It contained the single, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off". On the original version on tape, Side A contained all 8 songs, with Side B being left intentionally blank. Printed on Side B was the explanation, "Home taping is killing record industry profits! We left this side blank so you can help"

Found this on Flickr via Reddit


Wikipedia: In God We Trust, Inc.

Blogload: The Dead Kennedys- In God We Trust Inc (1981) - burningaquarium.blogspot.com

Friday, August 28, 2009

The Brotherhood of Dada


No one is more dangerous than super-powered madmen! Eric Morden was kicked out of the Brotherhood of Evil and the Brain and Monsieur Mallah threatened to kill him if they saw him again. Morden agreed to take place in an experiment for a ex-Nazi scientist. Mordean was turned a "living shade" with the power to drive people insane. He also became insane too. He thought insane people were really sane and "normal" people were insane. Calling himself Mr. Nobody, he formed the Brotherhood of Dada. Mr. Nobody used this team to cause choas.Since Dada was an art movement that had artist made ugly art (as opposed to beautiful art), the name seemed to fit. The original members (pictured here) were:

  • Mr. Nobody- Eric Morden is now two-dimensional and has both insanity and power to drain sanity. He thinks the rest of the universe is mad or at least (in his words) "a drooling idiot with no fashion sense".

  • Frenzy- He is a man able to turn himself into a cyclone, but being a pacifist he is almost worthless. He wears a bizarre, garish outfit with all kind if weird symbols.

  • The Fog- He is a less eccentric member able to turn himself into fog and absorb human and their personalities are trapped as luminescent lights (but if insane people like Crazy Jane [has Multiple Personalty Disorder] are communicate with one another).

  • The Quiz- She wears her long grown and oxygen mask because of her fear of dirt. She has "every power you had not thought of", but you can remove her powers by saying it's name. She show having the ability to make escape-proof spirit jars, turning people into flower-filled toilets, making things large, dematerialization, turning people to glass, copying people's appearance and flight.

  • Sleepwalk- Holly McKenzie has vast superhuman strength when sleeps (she sleep walks). So she takes sleeping pills and wear head-phones that play songs by Barry Manilow. She has two heads painted on her face.

Mr. Nobody used a magic painting to trap Paris in inside it. It frees the 5Th Horseman of the Apocalypse, who could fly, absorb energy, couldn't die and had dimensional manipulation and divine powers. But the Doom Patrol and the brotherhood stop the 5Th Horseman of the Apocalypse and freed Paris, but the Brotherhood members got trapped inside and the members (but Mr. Nobody) CHOOSE to stay in the painting! Mr. Nobody escaped the painting and reformed the team having:

  • Agent !- Despite having exclamation marks all over his body and a bird cage as a chest, he has the power to come as no surprise. So his life goal to find the element of surprise and discovered he had it along, while dying.
  • Alias the Blur- Ilse Krauss is a real narcissist in more ways than one. She fell in love with her reflection in a mirror and when even more mad when she thought it got kidnapped (she got older). While attacking them mirror in rage, she got herself hurt and was sent to the hospitable. Mr. Nobody reactive the evil in the mirror, when a kid broke the mirror in the junkyard, it turned into a monstrous form of Ilse! It had time manipulation and shape-shifting.

  • Love Glove- When Bobby Carmichael saw the Glove Tree in a dream, he lost his arms but his rigth arm was replaced by a floating glove and he could get a super-powered one to replace the left.

  • Number None- He can turn into anything that can get in your way.

  • Toy- She is a mysterious female that's always late. She has a Hannibal Lecter mask - Mr. Potato Head mix look to her face.

The new team tried to get Mr. Nobody President and turn everyone into hippies. However the government sent a superhuman named John Dady to stop them and he killed all of them (expect Toy, who was late for the battle and possibly Number None).

References:

http://www.comicvine.com/brotherhood-of-dada/65-55721/

http://www.comicvine.com/frenzy/29-50156/

http://www.comicvine.com/fog/29-62083/

http://www.comicvine.com/quiz/29-50157/

http://www.comicvine.com/sleepwalk/29-27324/

http://www.comicvine.com/agent/29-59927/

http://www.comicvine.com/alias-the-blur/29-62085/

http://www.comicvine.com/love-glove/29-64967/

http://www.comicvine.com/mr-nobody/29-50155/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherhood_of_Dada

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/2/3/2356_400x600.jpg

baby announcements

I finally decided to order baby announcements and not make them by hand like I had with Max and Maddie...mostly because it is the third baby and I do not have time or space to get all creative. I looked and looked, trying to find something unique and my style. I fnally found this adorable store on etsy called Silly Me Design. And here is the finished product.

I just love how they turned out!!! Thank you Kimberly!

ABC - All Of My Heart

On this date in 1982, ABC released their fourth single, "All Of My Heart". It was backed by "Overture". The A side was on their debut album, The Lexicon Of Love. The B side was a non-LP track that was added when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band disbanded in 1992 but has done some touring in recent years. They are on tour this year.



Wikipedia: ABC

Official Website: abcmartinfry.com

Video: ABC - All Of My Heart - youtube

Blogload: ABC - The Lexicon Of Love - solobaja.blogspot.com

The Lambrettas - Decent Town

On this date in 1981, The Lambrettas released their first 12 inch EP (after six 7-inch singles), Decent Town. It contained the title track as well as "Total Strangers" and live versions of "Da-a-a-ance" and "Young Girls". The title track appeared on their second album, Ambience as did "Total Strangers". The studio version of "Da-a-a-nce" was on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. "Young Girls" did not appear on either. The Brighton, England mod band named themselves after a motorbike popular with the mod revivalists. The Lambrettas released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.



Wikipedia: The Lambrettas

Blogload: The Lambrettas - Ambience - reggaeskinheadmusic.blogspot.com

Heaven 17 - Play To Win

On this date in 1981, Heaven 17 released their fourth single, "Play To Win". The B side was "Play". The A side appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement. The B side did not. The single reached the #46 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born. The band has recorded and performed sporadically since 1988.



Wikipedia: Heaven 17

Unofficial Website: heaven17.de

Blogload: Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement - blogdosforistas.blogspot.com

The Passions - The Swimmer

On this date in 1981, The Passions re-released their third single, "The Swimmer". It had originally been released in 1980. This time the song was backed by "Some Fun". The A side appeared on their second album, Thirty Thousand Feet Over China. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The London new wave band released three albums before disbanding in 1982. Original bassist Claire Bidwell left the band in 1980 to join The Wall.



Wikipedia: The Passions

Official Website: thepassions.co.uk

Blogload: The Passions - Thirty Thousand Feet Over China - kyogoi.blogspot.com

The Cure - Happily Ever After

On this date in 1981, The Cure released a U.S.-only album called Happily Ever After. It was a double album that coupled The Cure's second album, 17 Seconds, with their third, Faith.



Wikipedia: The Cure

Official Website: thecure.com

Blogload: The Cure - Happily Ever After - temploderock.blogspot.com

XTC - Generals And Majors

On this date in 1980, XTC released their ninth single, "Generals And Majors". It was offered as a double seven inch package. The other three tracks were "Don't Lose Your Temper", "Smokeless Zone" and "Somnambulist". The A side was on their fourth album, Black Sea. The other three tracks were non-LP tracks that were added as bonus tracks to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #32 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Swindon, England post punk/new wave band called it quits in 2006 when Colin Moulding expressed a desire to call it quits. Andy Partridge didn't feel that it would be XTC without the both of them.



Wikipedia: XTC

Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk

Video: XTC - Generals And Majors - live - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: XTC - Black Sea - mussiqa.net

Buzzcocks - Are Everything

On this date in 1980, Buzzcocks released their eleventh single, "Are Everything". It was backed by "Why She's A Girl From The Chainstore". Neither of the tracks appeared on an album but both were added as bonus tracks to their third album, A Different Kind Of Tension, when it was re-released on CD, as well as on an expanded edition of Singles Going Steady. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded in 1981 but reunited in 1989 for a reunion tour. Shortly thereafter, Shelley and Diggle regrouped to start the Buzzcocks again with new band members and they continue to play today.



Wikipedia: Buzzcocks

Official Website: buzzcocks.com

Video: Buzzcocks - Are Everything - on TV - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: Buzzcocks - Singles Going Steady - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers turns 60 today!


The Stranglers, left to right:
Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield and Jean Jacques Burnel


Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Nice 'N' Sleazy - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Greatest Hits 1977-1990 - crawlingmantra.blogspot.com

Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

On this date in 1978, Devo released their debut full length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A" We Are Devo!. It contained the singles, "Come back Jonee" (#60 U.K.), "Jocko Homo" (#62 U.K.), "Mongoloid" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (#41 U.K.), though this last track was different than the single version. The album reached the #78 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #12 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Blogload: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! - audiolesi.blogspot.com

John Cooper Clarke - Post-War Glamour Girl

On this date in 1978, John Cooper Clarke released his second single, "Post War Glamour Girl". It was backed by "Kung Fu International". The A side appeared on his second album, Disguise In Love. The B side appeared on his debut album, Ou Est La Maison De Fromage? John Cooper Clarke was a punk poet from Manchester, England, whose poems would often, but not always, be set to background music. He opened for such bands as Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols, Joy Division and The Fall. He still performs.



Wikipedia: John Cooper Clarke

Official Website: johncooperclarke.com

Blogload: John Cooper Clarke - Disguise In Love - pessimistclub.blogspot.com

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Stiff Little Fingers - Bits Of Kids

On this date in 1982, Stiff Little Fingers released their eleventh single, "Bits Of Kids". It was backed by "Stands To Reason". Both tracks appeared on their fourth studio album, Now Then... The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987. Jake Burns and Ali McMordie, from their original lineup, are still there. They occasionally release new material but have maintained an ambitious performance schedule.



Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers

Official Website: slf.com

Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - Now Then... - punkoteca.blogspot.com

Devo - New Traditionalists

On this date in 1981, Devo released their fourth album, New Traditionalists. It contained the singles, "Beautiful World", "Through Being Cool" and "Jerkin' Back 'N' Forth". None of the singles charted but the album did. It reached the #23 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #50 spot on the U.K. albums chart. Early editions of the album came with a bonus single of "Working In A Coalmine", which was also available on the Heavy Metal soundtrack. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Blogload: Devo - New Traditionalists - uarethevoice.blogspot.com

The Pretenders - Day After Day and Louie Louie

On this date in 1981, The Pretenders released their eighth and ninth singles. In The U.S., they released "Louie Louie". In the U.K., they released "Day After Day". Both tracks appeared on their second full-length album, Pretenders II. The B side of both was a non-LP instrumental called "In The Sticks". "Day After Day" reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave band, fronted by Ohio-raised Chrissie Hynde, is still in existence.





Wikipedia: The Pretenders

A Fansite: pretendersarchives.com

Video: The Pretenders - Louie Louie - on Fridays - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: Pretenders II - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

The Cravats - Precinct

On this date in 1980, The Cravats released their third single, "Precinct". It was backed by "Who's In Here With Me?". Neither track appeared on an album. The Redditch, England punk/post punk band released two albums and several singles before disappearing after 1985.



Wikipedia: The Cravats

Official Website: thecravats.com

Blogload: Various Artists - Small Wonder - The Punk Singles Collection - includes "Precinct" by The Cravats - social-subproducts.blogspot.com

U.K. Decay - For My Country

On this date in 1980, U.K. Decay released their second 7-inch record of their own, "For My Country". It was backed by "Unwind". Neither side appeared on their debut album, For Madmen Only, released in 1981. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Luton, England post punk/goth band lasted three singles, two EP's, a split single and two albums before breaking up in 1982. They have recently re-formed.



Wikipedia: U.K. Decay

Official Website: ukdecay.co.uk

Video: U.K. Decay - For My Country - live - date unknown - youtube

Blogload: U.K. Decay - For My Country - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - cactusmouthinformer.blogspot.com

The Associates - The Affectionate Punch

On this date in 1980, The Associates released their second single, "The Affectionate Punch". It was backed by "You Were Young". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Affectionate Punch. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1990 after four albums but re-formed a few years later. The band effectively ended with the death of Billy MacKenzie in 1997.



Wikipedia: The Associates

A Fansite: affectionatebunch.fr

Blogload: The Associates - The Affectionate Punch - musistenz.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Glen Matlock, original member of Sex Pistols and founder of Rich Kids, turns 53 today!


The Sex Pistols, left to right:
Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones and Paul Cook.

Wikipedia: Sex Pistols

Unofficial Website: sex-pistols.net

Video: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. (1976) - youtube

Blogload: Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols - mussiqa.net


Wikipedia: Rich Kids

Video: Rich Kids - Rich Kids - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: Rich Kids - gHOSTS oF pRINCES iN tOWERS - taringa.net

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

add this to my list...

I don't remember how I came upon this on etsy, but I am glad I did. I just adore this children's bedroom tent made by Mignon...in a perfectly lovely world this would be one of the many magical pieces I would decorate Mimi's room with. :)

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Beating My Head

On this date in 1982, Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry released their debut single, "Beating My Head". It was backed by "I'm Still Waiting". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The Leeds, England goth band called it quits in 1991 but re-formed briefly a few years ago to release new music and they have toured recently.



Wikipedia: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Official Website: red-lorry-yellow-lorry.com

Blogload: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Smashed Hits - includes "Beating My Head" - commercialzone.blogspot.com

The Dark - The Living End

On this date in 1982, The Dark released their second album, "The Living End". It was a six song mini-album of live material. The Islington, England punk band released five singles and two albums by 1981 and while active since then, have not been active in the studio.



Blogload: The Dark - The Living End - gabesuk82.blogspot.com

The Expelled - Government Policy

On this date in 1982, The Expelled released their debut single, "Government Policy". It was backed by "Make It Alone". The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Leeds, U.K. punk band had released an EP, No Life, No Future earlier in the year. The Leeds, England punk band broke up in 1984 with no further releases though they did record additional songs which went unreleased.



Wikipedia: The Expelled

Blogload: The Expelled - A Punk Rock Collection - espunxneverdie.blogspot.com

Comateens

On this date in 1981, Comateens released their self-titled debut full-length album. It contained the singles, "Cool Chick", "Ghosts" and "Late Night City". The New York City new wave band disbanded in 1985 after three albums.



Wikipedia: Comateens

Official Website: comateens.com

Blogload:
Comateens - debut album - rho-xs.blogspot.com

The Gifted Children - Painting By Numbers

On this date in 1981, The Gifted Children released their debut single, "Painting By Numbers". It was backed by "Lichtenstein Girl". This was yet another side project of Edward Ball and Daniel Treacy of The Television Personalities. The London post-punk/power pop band would not release another record under this name.



Wikipedia: The Television Personalities

Unofficial Website: televisionpersonalities.co.uk

Blogload: Television Personalities - Part Time Punks - The Very Best Of - includes "Painting By Numbers" by The Television Personalities - takethepills.blogspot.com

Urgh! A Music War

On this date in 1981, the soundtrack to Urgh! A Music War was released. The album had 27 songs but did not include all of the performances in the movie. Instead, it only included 27 handpicked songs that would fit on a double album. Artists like Dead Kennedys and John Cooper Clarke did not make the cut.



Wikipedia: Urgh! A Music War

Blogload: Urgh! A Music War - soundtrack - www.eggcityradio.com

Happy Birthday!

John O'Neill of The Undertones turns 52 today.


The Undertones, left to right: John O'Neill, Damian O'Neill,
Michael Bradley, Bill Doherty and Feargal Sharkey

Wikipedia: The Undertones

Official Website: theundertones.com

Video: The Undertones - Here Comes The Summer - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Undertones - An Anthology - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Wayne County and The Electric Chairs - Storm The Gates Of Heaven

On this date in 1978, Wayne County and The Electric Chairs released their third album, Storm The Gates Of Heaven. It contained the singles, "Trying To Get On The Radio". The New York City punk band was fronted by Georgian born transsexual, Wayne County, and began life as simply The Electric Chairs. When the lead singer's notoriety became even bigger than the band, Wayne's name was prominently out front in the band's name. Supposedly, an operation in 1980 made him "Jayne" County, but he/she has claimed that the equipment was not altered.



Wikipedia: Wayne County & The Electric Chairs

Official Website: jaynecounty.com

Blogload: Wayne County and The Electric Chairs - Rock 'N' Roll Cleopatra - a compilation - pirate-industry.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Jet Black (born Brian Duffy) of The Stranglers turns 71 today!


Top, left to right: Dave Greenfield and Jet Black
Bottom, left to right: Jean Jacques Burnel and Hugh Cornwell

Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Don't Bring Harry - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Eastern Front - live - 1978 - theultimatebootlegexperience.blogspot.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones

On this date in 1982, Cockney Rejects released their fifth album, The Wild Ones. There were no singles released from the album. The London punk/Oi! band is still going strong.



Wikipedia: Cockney Rejects

Official Website: cockneyrejects.eu

Blogload: Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones - daysofouryouth.blogspot.com

Disrupters - Shelters For The Rich

On this date in 1982, Disrupters released their second single, "Shelters For The Rich". It was backed by "Animal Farm". The B side appeared on their debut album, Unrehearsed Wrongs. The A side did not. The Norwich, England punk band disbanded in 1988 with two albums. They re-formed in 2007.



Wikipedia: Disrupters

Blogload: The Disrupters - Shelters For The Rich - 7 inch (both sides) - gabesuk82.blogspot.com

Government Issue - Legless Bull

On this date in 1981, Government Issue released their debut EP, Legless Bull. It was a ten song, 7-inch record. The Washington, DC hardcore band once had Brian Baker of Minor Threat and Bad Religion on guitar. Government Issue disbanded in 1989.



Wikipedia: Government Issue

Blogload: Government Issue - Legless Bull - kbdrecords.com

The Revillos - She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man

On this date in 1981, The Revillos released their fifth single, "She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man". It was backed by "Mind Bending Cutie Doll". Neither track appeared on an album. The Edinburgh, Scotland punk/new wave band were once The Rezillos, but when they broke up, they had to alter their name since both departing and remaining members owned rights to the name. Eugene Reynolds and Faye Fife re-formed under the name The Revillos. Jo Callis and Simon Templar formed Shake. Not long afterwards, Jo Callis would join The Human League. The Rezillos have re-formed since.



Wikipedia: The Rezillos

Official Website: revillos.co.uk

Blogload: The Revillos - Attack Of The Giant Revillos - a compilation - commercialzone.blogspot.com

Bad Religion

On this date in 1980, Bad Religion released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks, "Bad Religion", "Politics", "Sensory Overload", "Slaves", "Drastic Actions" and "World War III". None of the tracks were included on their debut album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, though all six tracks were added as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The Los Angeles punk band still records and performs. Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and Brian Baker (ex-Minor Threat) are in the current lineup. In fact, Greg Hetson is still a part of Circle Jerks too.



Wikipedia: Bad Religion

Official Website: badreligion.com

Blogload: Bad Religion - How Could Hell Be Any Worse? - punkdownload.blogspot.com

Patrik Fitzgerald - Tonight EP

On this date in 1980, Patrik Fitzgerald released his second 12 inch EP, Tonight. It contained the songs, "Tonight", "Mrs. And Mrs.", "Animal Mentality", "A Superbeing" and "Waiting For The Final Cue". None of the tracks were released as singles nor did any appear on a regular album. Patrik Fitzgerald, who once auditioned to be in London SS (the pre-Clash band that featured future Clash members, Mick Jones and Terry Chimes, future Damned guitarist Brian James and future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James) was a London punk poet whose poetry was usually accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He enlisted musicians to assist as necessary.



Wikipedia: Patrik Fitzgerald

Myspace: myspace.com/patrikfitzgerald

Blogload: Patrik Fitzgerald - Tonight EP - and more - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com

The Satellites - Urbane Gorilla

On this date in 1980, The Satellites released their debut single, "Urbane Gorilla". It was backed by "High Rise Hillbillys". Neither track appeared on an album. The London punk band released four singles and one album by 1984. That was the end of their recordings.



Blogload: The Satellites - Urbane Gorilla - 7 inch (both sides) - asfm.blogspot.com

Devo - Come Back Jonee

On this date in 1978, Devo released their fifth single, "Come Back Jonee". It was backed by "Social Fools". The A side was on their debut full-length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #60 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Video: Devo - Come Back Jonee - live - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! - audiolesi.blogspot.com

Chelsea - Urban Kids

On this date in 1978, Chelsea released their third single, "Urban Kids". It was backed by "No Flowers". Both songs appeared on their second album, Alternative Hits. The London punk band was one of the earliest punk bands on the scene but went through some dramatic personnel changes early on that set their recordings back. The original lineup featured Gene October as the lead singer and three bandmates who would leave in a couple of weeks after forming to form another band. Those departing were Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe. That band would be Generation X. Gene October was left to recruit a new band which he did. That new band included James Stevenson. Predictably, he would later leave to join Generation X too. Chelsea is still performing and Gene October is still there.



Wikipedia: Chelsea

Official Website: chelseapunkband.com

Blogload: Chelsea - Alternative Hits - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus) turns 55 today!


Elvis Costello and The Attractions, left to right:
Bruce Thomas, Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Steve Nieve

Wikipedia: Elvis Costello

Official Website: elviscostello.com

Video: Elvis Costello - Oliver's Army - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: Elvis Costello - Live At The El Mocambo 1978 - seducesedate.blogspot.com

Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance

On this date in 1977, Pere Ubu released their fourth single, "The Modern Dance". It was backed by "Heaven". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Modern Dance. The B side did not. The avant-garde/proto punk band from Cleveland, Ohio was formed after Rocket From The Tombs broke up. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, founded The Dead Boys. Pere Ubu continues to release music.



Wikipedia: Pere Ubu

Official Website: ubuprojex.net

Blogload: Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance - and more - lazyproduction.blogspot.com

Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World

On this date in 1977, Wreckless Eric released his debut single, "Whole Wide World". It was backed by "Semaphore Signals". The A side appeared on his self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the CD re-release as a bonus track. Ian Dury played drums on the record and Nick Lowe played bass. The Stiff Records new wave/power pop artist from Sussex, England still makes music and tours occasionally.



Wikipedia: Wreckless Eric

Official Website: wrecklesseric.com

Video: Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World - youtube

Blogload: Wreckless Eric - debut album - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com

brand spankin new! CC Interiors

I am so in love with this room!!! It is so my style! It is the perfect mix of classy & simple with spunky/colorful retro splashes. Caitlin you are brilliant and inspiring. Well done my dear, well done!


Jack o' Lantern (Daniel Cormack)


Not to be confused with the Marvel Comics' Jack O' Lantern villain. Daniel Cormack had a very unusual origin story. He was a poor Irish farmer that was given a Green Lantern-like ring by a fairy. The ring gave him several Halloween-related powers: flight, flame projection, teleportation, illusion casting, enhanced strength, fog creation. He joined the Global Guardians. However the United Nations stop funding them in favor of the Justice League International. So the team disbanded. He decided to go bad and join the evil dictator Rumaan Harjavti's army. After the Queen Bee killed Rumaan, Jack O' Lantern join her to take over the world. But after being discovered by Doctor Mist, Jack helped reunit the new Global Guardians. He soon died of natural causes.
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Monday, August 24, 2009

UTAH






Here are some pictures Steve took of the old signs going to Logan through the "fruit way" at Fruit Heights.