The Imperial Guard

Led by the most powerful humanoid in the Galaxy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard is one team you don't want to mess with. The Imperial Guard is an "elite corps" that has sworn complete loyalty to the ruler of the empire. They helped the mad Emperor D' Ken in his plot to harness the power of the M' Krann Crystal (unknown to them the process would destroy the universe) by battling the X-Men and trying to kill D' Ken's rebellious and good sister, Lilandra. But when she took power, they switch their loyalty to her. The original team were homages to the Legion of Super Heroes. Gladiator (the leader) could fly at super speed, lift over 100 tons, virtually invincible (but some forms of radiation weaken him), has "laser-vision" and doesn't need to breathe for long periods of time. He was based on Mon-El. The other members were phasing Astra (Phantom Girl), the electricity controlling Electron (Cosmic Boy), the super-sensed Fang (Timber Wolf), the shape-shifting Hobgoblin a.k.a Shape-Shifter (Chameleon Boy), the energy-firing Impulse (Wildfire), sorceress Magic a.k.a Magique (Projectra), the super smart Mentor (Brainiac 5), the shrinking Midget a.k.a Scintilla (Shrinking Violet), darkness-controlling Nightside (Shadow Lass), the telepathic Oracle a.k.a. Sibyl (Saturn Girl), the super strong Quasar a.k.a. Neutron (Star Boy), the super strong Smasher (Ultra Boy), the energy-bolt-firing Starbolt (Sun Boy), the electric-bolt-generating Tempest a.k.a. Flashfire (Lightning Lad) and the super-growing Titan (Colossal Boy). Later, non-homage members Manta (create light), Earthquake ("psionically creates Earthquakes"), Warstar (super strong) and Hussar (has a "Neuro whip") joined.

References:

http://www.mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/legion/docs/fanfare.html

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f1/Imperialguardwiki.jpg

X-Men Ultimate Guide

Metal Men

Will Magnus (with the help of Thomas Oscar Morrow) created small computer-like spheres called "Responsomemter" that turn 6 human-shape metal robots into animated shape shifters. They each had different powers (with their shape-shifting powers they all had) and personalities based on there type of metal: the field leader Gold could stretch his body into infinity; the strong man Iron was super strong; slow-witted and loyal Lead could block radiation (usually by turning into a shield); the insecure Tin broke easily; the hot headed Mercury could melt and reform himself (due to being liquid at room temperature); and Platinum (acted like a "real" woman and was in love with Doc Magnus) could flatten and stretch herself (usually into coils). However although in their second appearance it said they had their personalities because the "Responsomemter" were exposed to "intense Aurora Borealis activity", but Tin and Platinum made robots with their own personalities that had unexposed "Responsomemter". Tin made a female tin-robot (roughly with the same personality) that he called "Beautiful", but everyone else called her "Nameless". Their foes included the Missile Men (Missile robots), B.O.L.T.S. (a giant robot with loads of built-in weapons) and Uranium (a rouge Metal Men-prototype) However later due to complains about too many robot foes, the Metal Men seek out more human foes, but mostly just got plastic robots. In Metal Men issue 32, "Nameless" made her last appearance. Later, the Metal Men get up-grades that cause feedback sending him into a coma, while the MM were hunted. But, they were saved by Doc's brother Col. David Mangus (but humanity still distrust them). However they are seemly destroyed, when really it faked by Mr. Conan (first name unknown) and he and Dr. Peter Pygmalion help them make fake identities as humans. Eventually, Doc (who was an insane criminal) gets his sanity back thanks to Metal Men. However, most of events of human distrusting were erased because of Crisis on Infinite Earths.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Men
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/heroes_and_villains/?hv=origin_stories/metal_men&p=1
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/heroes_and_villains/?hv=origin_stories/metal_men&p=2
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cje/mh/ME/metal.html

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/showcase/39-1.jpg

Showcase Present Metal Men

Justice League of America

(Left to Right) Aquaman, Martain Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Superman, Flash II, Green Lantern II, Green Arrow and Black Canary II

These heroes are the mightiest champions of the DC universe. What banned these hero together?

Silver Age

A evil, starfish-shaped alien called Starro the Conqueror (that could create mini-mind-controlling clones of himself) wanted to conquer the world! So Aquaman, the Flash II (Barry Allen), Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern II (Hal Jordon) and Martian Manhunter joined forces and stopped Starro. They decided to become a team, because they defeated Starro so well. Eventually, Green Arrow, Atom II and Hawkman joined. Their base was a hidden cave at Happy Habor, Rhode Island. Snapper Carr was their "boy sidekick", but the Joker trick him into revealing were the JLA base was, causing a resignation. This caused Wonder Woman and Martain Manhunter to leave the team.

Satellite Years

After the "Snapper incident", the JLA got a satellite base. Black Canary II, Phantom Stranger, Elongated Man, Red Tornado II, Hawkwoman, Zatanna and Firestorm all joined. Wonder Woman returned. However this incarnation was short-lived.

Justice League of ... Detroit?!

An extremely short-lived version of the team was based on Detroit and were called the "Justice League of Detroit". Members were Aquaman, Zatanna, Martain Manhunter and Elongated Man. However, Vixen, Gypsy, Steel and Vibe were unofficial members.

Justice League International

This international Justice League's member was mostly "lesser known" characters. The ranks were Batman, Black Canary II, Blue Beetle II, Captain Marvel, Doctor Light (female Japanese version), Doctor Fate, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle and Green Lantern III (Guy Gardner). Later former Global Guardian members Fire and Ice; Captain Atom; Booster Gold; and two Rocket Reds (Dimitri Pushkin and a robot Manhunter in disguise) joined. This team was much more humorous than previous incarnations. The team split into the Justice League of America and Europe.

JLA

Another, JLA team was formed. Members were all of the original members (see: Silver Age) and they were based on the moon. This version of the team only dealt with world crisiss and not minor crime like petty crooks (such as Captain Cold and Rainbow Raider).

52

During the events of 52, Firestorm formed his own version of the team that included himself, Ambush Bug, Bulleteer and Super-Chief.

Modern

Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman created the newest version of the team with Green Lantern II, Black Canary II, Red Arrow (formerly Speedy), Red Tornado II, Vixen, Black Lightning and Hawkgirl.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League.jp
http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/geekdad/images/2008/01/18/legojla.jpg

Justice League Ultimate Guide

Metal Facts and Fancies

By reading the Metal Men you learn about the properties of lead, gold, tin, platinum, mercury and iron, but have you ever wonder about the other metals. For some reason for comic books to be mailed they had to have stuff beyond the story. So DC comic had "educational" facts pages. For the Metal Men, they had Metal Facts and Fancies. At first it talked about lead, gold, tin, platinum, mercury and iron-related facts. Then it talked about other metals. Eventually some of these metal got their own "robots". The notable ones were:

• Technetium- He is the first man-made metal, because of this he acts like a stereotypical grandfather to his metal "kids" (MM issue 8).


• Copper- She fused with Platinum into Bronze, (MM issue 9).


• Arsenic- He was seen leaping towards insects from a spray gun (MM issue 8).

This stopped at Metal Men issue 16.

References:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cje/mh/ME/TechnetiumCJE.gif
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cje/mh/ME/metal.html

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you're wearing your asbestos underwear.
Underwriters Laboratories Turkey Fryer Demonstration


The P5 is thankful for all of the artists that made all of this great music.
The P5 is thankful for all of the bloggers out there who share all of this great music.
The P5 is thankful for all of you for visiting our blog.
We wish you all safe travels on this holiday weekend.

choosewisely.org.au - Choose cage-free

choosewisely.org.au - Choose cage-freeWe are now serving, using and cooking Green Eggs only....they are "happy chickens" and get to run around free. The best way to stop caged eggs is to support organisations like 'choose wisely.Check out www.greeneggs.net.au

Under Construction

After months and months of being so busy that I haven't had time to write, Alan and I have been making enquiries about a website that we are in the process of making. This way we are going to have somewhere that we are going to be able to blog and write down everything that we are wanting to say properly.In between this, tommorrow I am off to do one of the Planet Cake workshops on figurines and

What if...? (vol.1)

What if the Spider Man joined the Fantastic Four? Or what would happen if Doctor Strange worked for the evil demon Dormammu? What events would unfold if the Hulk had Bruce's intelligence? Stan Lee and the rest of the Marvel talents dicided to answer that.

In What If...? (officially copyrighted as What If) vol. 1, Utau the Watcher (a cosmic being that lives on the moon) narrated what would have happen if events took a different turn then they did by showing the reader alternate realities. Such as, issue X might have "What if Blob joined the X-men?" or "What if Reed Richard became the Thing?". The series proved so popular Marvel created eight volumes of it!

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_If_(comics)

http://marvel.wikia.com/Comics:What_If%3F_Vol_1http://dailypop.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/300px-what_if_9.jpg

Main Characters in "the Watchmen"

The main characters in the Watchmen are (from left to right):

• Ozymandias- Adrian Vedit is (or least thinks he is) the smartest man on the planet. He was vigilante, but later decided to become business man. He start a superhero franchise (action figures, animated series, etc.) based on his former alter ego. He had a genetically altered lynx for a pet. He is based on Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt.


• Silk Spectre II- Laurie Jespeczyk was the daughter of her predecessor of that name. She was a hero for 10 years until vigilantes were banned. She started to date Doctor Manhattan. When Doc went to Mars, she got kicked out of her government-funded home and moved in with Nite-Owl II. Later, she joined Doc on Mars.


• Doctor Manhattan- Doctor Jonathan Osterman was transformed into a blue-skin being able to control molecules by an "Intrinsic Field Subtractor"-related accident. He started to become "less human" (which bugged his girlfriend Laurie) to the point he moved to Mars. He is based on Captain Atom.


• Nite-Owl II- Daniel Dreiberg is a retired hero that worshiped the first Nite-Owl. He has owl-theme gadgets and a owl ship that he never uses any more. He is the only member of the "Crimebusters" to not have revealed his alter ego. He is based on Ted Kord (a.k.a Blue Bettle II). However, at first look, he seems to based on Batman.


• The Comedian (sitting)- Edward Morgan Blake began his crime-fighting career as a teen in the 1930s. He thinks humans are naturally savage, so he "parodies" it. He became a government agent (along with Doctor Manhattan). He died at the beginning of the series, but is constantly seen in flashbacks. He is based on Peacemaker, but has elements of Nick Fury.


• Rorschach- Walter Joseph Kovacs was the victim of an abusive mother. After being in a boy's home, he became an unskillful tailor. He kept a rejected fabric, that had changing Rorschach-like patterns on it. After reading about the death of Kitty Genovese, he decided to fight crime, which ultimately leads to him becoming homicidal towards criminals. He spends most of the series solving the death of the Comedian, before being sent to jail for murder (he was framed). He eventually is freed by Nite-Owl. He is based of the Question, but he has been compared to Mr. A.

References:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3870562978_65899fd4f5.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_of_Watchmen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rorschach_(comics)

bye-bye laptop

My ancient mac laptop finally pooped out on me. :( So now all I have is my husbands laptop for a couple of hours. All my pics and stuff were on that computer, but hopefully we'll get a new one soon and I can transfer all that stuff over from our hard drive (I am hoping I don't loose any pictures!). Anyhow, the new house is coming along great.

We are in love with Kaysville, seriously it is a little like Mayberry. Everyone is so friendly, nice and outgoing. Max LOVES his school and I am really impressed with the curriculum. There are a ton of families with babies, toddlers and teenagers. Even the construction workers are clean cut looking high school kids. :) MUCH different than SLC. Steve and I definitely miss SLC, but we are only 20 minutes away at the most, so we go back often.

Last Friday we went to Costco and it made me sad to see all the people with their U of U paraphernalia on, I've noticed a lot of "Y" pride here so I think Steve and I are going to get a big UTE flag for our house to hang on game day... :) To all our friends in SLC, we love you and miss you! I've had the same dream the last 3 nights in a row, I look out my front window and there is Jenn Hein walking up to our door (with shoulder length hair no less???) so I'm thinking I need to invite our SLC friends up here just to say a real goodbye. xoxox to all of you!!!

Martinex T'Naga

What if the sinister aliens took over the Galaxy? All the Pluvians (people from Pluto) were covered in crystalline facets. This allowed them to survived in extreme temperatures. Martinex was a technician and scientist that cold emit cold and hotness from his hands. An alien race called the Badoons killed all the Pluvians expect him. Along with other last-members-of-their-races Charlie-27 (from Jupiter), Yondu (Beta Centauri IV) and Vance Astro (from Earth), he founded the Guardians of the Galaxy. The double G rebelled against the-now-emperors-of-the-Galaxy Badoons. After stopping the Badoons with the help of 20th century heroes, Martinex and the rest of his team fought crime in the 20th century, until returning to their time.
References:
http://users.cwnet.com/xephyr/MICROS/GIFS/Martinex.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinex

Fin Fang Four

The Fin Fang Four were four monsters- Fin Fang Foom, Elektro (not Electro), Gorgilla and Godgam- that signed up to be hypnotized and "reshaped" so they could fit in society. Foom became a chef at the Baxter Building, Elektro became a mail man also at the Baxter Building, Gorgilla became a window wiper at guess where and Godgam become the B.B.'s parking attendant. But eventually they returned to their normal forms and teamed up to stop the now-gaint Tim Boo Baa.

References:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/77/137059-18723-110647-1-fin-fang-4_super.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_Fang_Foom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektro_(comics)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgilla
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googam

Happy Friday The 13th

Modern English - Gathering Dust

On this date in 1980, Modern English released their third single, "Gathering Dust". It was backed by "Tranquility Of A Summer Moment (Vice Versa) ". Neither track appeared on an album, though the A side was the lead track on a 1983 five song EP called Gathering Dust, and both tracks were added to their debut, Mesh & Lace, when it was re-released on CD. The Colchester, England post punk/new wave band first disbanded in 1986. They have reunited to record and perform a few times since.



Wikipedia: Modern English

Blogload: Modern English - Mesh & Lace - gothicrock2009.blogspot.com

The Weirdos - Action Design EP

On this date in 1980, The Weirdos released their second EP, Action Design. It was a four track EP that included "The Hideout", "I Feel", "Break on Through" and "Helium Bar". The Los Angeles punk band disbanded in 1981 before they released an album. They have occasionally reunited to perform and record.



Wikipedia: The Weirdos

Myspace: myspace.com/weirdos

Blogload: The Weirdos - Action Design EP - auraldamage.blogspot.com

Mass - You And I

On this date in 1980, Mass released their debut single, "You And I". It was backed by "Cabbage". Neither track appeared on an album though both were added as bonuses to their debut, Labour Of Love, when it was re-released on CD. The London post punk was formed by Gary Asquith, Mick Allen, and Mark Cox when Rema-Rema disbanded. They released one album and one single before disbanding in 1981.



Blogload: Mass - Labour Of Love - totalwire.blogspot.com

Suburban Lawns - Janitor

On this date in 1980, Suburban Lawns released their second single,
"Janitor". It was backed by "Protection". Both tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The Long Beach, California new wave band disbanded in 1985 with one album, one EP and a couple of singles to their credit. The vocals for the band were handled by Su Tissue, though drummer Chuck Roast occasionally got some vocal assignments.



Wikipedia: Suburban Lawns

Video: Suburban Lawns - Janitor - youtube

Blogload: Suburban Lawns - debut album - fauxhemiantrust.blogspot.com

Josef K - It's Kinda Funny

On this date in 1980, Josef K released their third single, "It's Kinda Funny". It was backed by "Final Request". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Only Fun In Town. The B side was a non-LP track. The A side reached the #12 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Only Fun In Town was their debut release but not the first album they recorded. Due to the band's dissatisfaction with the results of their first recording, Sorry For Laughing, recorded in 1980, it was not released until 1990. The Edinburgh, Scotland post-punk band disbanded in 1982 with just one album though posthumous releases would come out, including Sorry For Laughing. Guitarist Malcolm Ross joined Orange Juice and then Aztec Camera. Drummer Ronnie Torrance joined Boots For Dancing. Vocalist Paul Haig went on to a moderately successful solo career.



Wikipedia: Josef K

Unofficial Website: josefk.net

Blogload: Josef K - It's Kinda Funny - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - dormouseteapot.blogspot.com

Cult Hero - I'm A Cult Hero

On this date in 1979, Cult Hero released their only single, "I'm A Cult Hero". It was backed by "I Dig You". There was no album to follow. Actually, there was no band. Cult Hero was The Cure, some friends and postman Frank Bell on vocals. He used to wear a tee shirt saying "I'm A Cult Hero" and the band thought it would be great to invite him into the studio to record a song or two. The single is the result of that session.



Blogload: Cult Hero - I'm A Cult Hero - 7 inch (both sides) - roomswithbrittleviews.blogspot.com

The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket

On this date in 1979, The Pretenders released their third single, "Brass In Pocket". It was backed by "Nervous But Shy" and an instrumental called "Swinging London". Only the A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The other two tracks were non-LP tracks. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #14 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Hereford, England punk/new wave band, fronted by Ohio-raised Chrissie Hynde, is still performing.



Wikipedia: The Pretenders

A Fansite: pretendersarchives.com

Video: The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket - youtube

Blogload: The Pretenders - debut album - musiclossless.blogspot.com

Wire - Mannequin

On this date in 1977, Wire released their debut single, "Mannequin". It was backed by "Feeling Called Love" and "12XU". All three tracks appeared on their debut album, Pink Flag. The London punk/post-punk band went on hiatus in 1980 and the band members worked on other projects. They re-formed in 1985 and have been on and off ever since.



Wikipedia: Wire

Official Website: pinkflag.com

Blogload: Wire - Pink Flag - pukeskywalker.blogspot.com

Brutality, Religion And A Dance Beat

On this date in 1977, Big In Japan and The Chuddy Nuddies released a combined 7 inch record called Brutality, Religion And A Dance Beat. Big In Japan's contribution was "Big In Japan". The Chuddy Nuddies' contribution was "Do The Chad". This was the first release by Big In Japan but technically not The Chuddy Nuddies' debut. Because of contractual obligations to Stiff Records, this was an alias for The Yachts who had already released one single under their real name. Big In Japan, a Liverpool, England punk band, later included Budgie (of Siouxsie and The Banshees) and Holly Johnson (of Frankie Goes To Hollywood) and released only one other single. The Yachts, a Liverpool, England power pop/new wave band disbanded in 1981 with two albums and ten singles to their credit under their real name. J.J. Campbell went on to It's Immaterial. Martin Dempsey went on to Pink Military.



Wikipedia: Big In Japan

Wikipedia: The Yachts

Blogload: Brutality, Religion And A Dance Beat - 7 inch (both sides) - isksp.blogspot.com

1980's L.A. Punk Rock

I found this great piece of history. The site contains a lot of pix, vids and some music in crappy "Real media player" format. (hint: just come back to The P5 and search for the bands).

Read This: 1980s L.A. Punk Rock - www.tvparty.com:

"TVparty presents found articles circa 1980-85 written by Billy Eye and Judy Zee from Data-Boy, a gay entertainment magazine published in Hollywood.

These articles chronicle the avante garde bands coming up through the Los Angeles Punk and New Wave club scene during that key period. They read like a diary in the lives of these young clubgoers and the burgeoning scene they covered."

Bands mentioned include:
Fear, The Germs, Go-Go's, Motley Crue, TSOL, Missing Persons, Wall of Voodoo and more.

The Lords Of The New Church - Russian Roulette

On this date in 1982, The Lords Of The New Church released their third single, "Russian Roulette". The B side was "Young Don't Cry". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The post-punk band consisted of punk veterans Stiv Bators (The Dead Boys), Brian James (The Damned), Dave Treganna (Sham 69) and Nick Turner (The Barracudas). They disbanded in 1989.



Wikipedia: The Lords Of The New Church

Unofficial Website: angelsinexile.i12.com/lords

Video: The Lords Of The New Church - Russian Roulette - live - 1984 - youtube

Blogload: The Lords Of The New Church - debut album - sonsofthedolls.blogspot.com

The Human League - Mirror Man

On this date in 1982, The Human League released their eleventh single, "Mirror Man". It was backed by "You Remind Me Of Gold". Both tracks appeared on their third EP, Fascination! (which was really a six-track mini-album). The single reached the #2 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #30 spot on the U.S. singles chart. At the time, the Sheffield, England band were a six-piece unit. They are still active but are a three piece band now.



Wikipedia: The Human League

Official Website: league-online.com

Video: The Human League - Mirror Man - on Top Of The Pops - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: The Human League - Fascination! EP - the-80s-on-adhd.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Ian Craig Marsh of Heaven 17 and The Human League turns 53 today!


Heaven 17, left to right, Ian Craig Marsh , Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware

Wikipedia: Heaven 17

Unofficial Website: heaven17.de

Video: Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: The Best Of Heaven 17 - boppingelf.blogspot.com

The Wipers - Youth Of America

On this date in 1981, The Wipers released their second album, Youth Of America. It was a six song album with "Taking Too Long", "Can This Be", "Pushing the Extreme", "When Its Over", "No Fair" and "Youth of America" as the tracks, none of which were offered up as singles. The album was expanded when re-released on CD. Their sound changed somewhat by the late '80's and were a major influence on the grunge sound that surfaced in the Northwest U.S. They disbanded in 2001.



Wikipedia: The Wipers

Official Website: zenorecords.com/wipers

Blogload: The Wipers - Youth Of America - last-train-tocool.blogspot.com

Hell Comes To Your House

On this date in 1981, Bemisbrain Records released a compilation of U.S. punk and deathrock bands. Among those featured were 45 Grave, Social Distortion, Red Cross and Christian Death. The album was called Hell Comes To Your House.



Blogload: Hell Comes To Your House - compilation - isksp.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Andy Partridge of XTC turns 56 today!


XTC, left to right:
Terry Chambers, Dave Gregory, Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding

Wikipedia: XTC

Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk

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

Blogload: XTC - Fossil Fuel - The XTC Singles 1977-92 - goldenbrown77.blogspot.com

Six Minute War - More Short Songs

On this date in 1980, Six Minute War released their second EP, More Short Songs. It contained the tracks, "Nurses", "Youth Culture", "Protect And Survive", "So Sad", "Guitarist" and "Sell Out". The Surrey, England punk band disbanded in 1981 after a few EP's.

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Blogload: Six Minute War - More Short Songs - rarepunk.blogspot.com

M - Official Secrets

On this date in 1980, M released their fifth single, "Official Secrets". It was backed by "Maniac". Both tracks appeared on their second album, The Official Secrets Act. The single reached the #64 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Robin Scott's new wave act, M, would never recapture the success of their second single, "Pop Musik". The Croydon, England new wave band disbanded in 1981.



Wikipedia: M

Robin "M" Scott's Website: robinscott.org

Blogload: M - The Official Secrets Act - the-80s-on-adhd.blogspot.com

Live At The 101 - Warts 'N' All

On this date in 1980, Polydor, through one of their independent divisions, released a compilation of various up and coming artists performing live at The 101 Club in London. Among those featured were Thompson Twins and Mechanics. The album was called Live At The 101 - Warts 'N' All.



Blogload: Live At The 101 - Warts 'N' All - compilation - funderglass.blogspot.com

Dark Day - Exterminating Angel

On this date in 1980, Dark Day released their debut album, Exterminating Angel. It contained the single, "Trapped". The New York City no wave band included ex-DNA vocalist Robin Crutchfield and ex-Tuxedomoon saxaphonist Steve Brown. They disbanded in 1982 but Robin Crutchfield resurrected the band as a solo project in 1999.



Blogload: Dark Day - Exterminating Angel - commercialzone.blogspot.com

Art Objects - Showing Off To Impress The Girls

On this date in 1980, Art Objects released their second and final single, "Showing Off To Impress The Girls". It was backed by a live track, "Our Silver Sister". The A side appeared on their only album, Bagpipe Music. The B side was added as a bonus when it was re-released on CD. While the single failed to chart, the album did reach the #19 spot on the U.K. indie albums chart. The Bristol, U.K. post-punk band was hard to describe. It was like poetry set to music, kind of like some of The Fall's work, but not exactly. When the band disbanded after two singles and one album, Gerard Langley formed The Blue Aeroplanes.



Blogload: Art Objects - Bagpipe Music - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com

Snakefinger - Chewing Hides The Sound

On this date in 1979, Snakefinger released his debut album, Chewing Hides The Sound. It contained the singles, "The Model" and "What Wilbur?". Snakefinger was actually London post punk musician Philip Charles Lithman. Under the name Snakefinger, he released five studio albums before dying of a heart attack on July 1, 1987. His close association with The Residents were a major influence on them and vice versa. He played for years with them live and contributed in the studio.



Wikipedia: Snakefinger

Blogload: Snakefinger - Chewing Hides The Sound - thethingonthedoorstep.blogspot.com

Headache - Can't Stand Still

On this date in 1977, Headache released their debut single, "Can't Stand Still". It was backed by "No Reason For Your Call". The London punk band never released anything else.



Blogload: Headache - Can't Stand Still - 7 inch (both sides) - 7inchpunk.com

The Panik - It Won't Sell

On this date in 1977, The Panik released their only contribution to vinyl, an EP called It Won't Sell. It was a three song product with "Modern Politics", "Urban Damnation" and "Murder" as its offerings. The Manchester contemporaries of Joy Division almost had Ian Curtis as their singer before he decided to continue with his current band, Warsaw, which became Joy Division. The Panik's drummer, Steve B'Dale had been in Stiff Kittens, the band that became Warsaw and, eventually, Joy Division.



Blogload: The Panik - It Won't Sell 7 inch (all three tracks) - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

Lockjaw - Radio Call Sign

On this date in 1977, Lockjaw released their debut single, "Radio Call Sign". It was backed by "The Young Ones". The West Sussex, England punk band recorded two singles before disbanding. Bassist Andy Septic (Simon Gallup) would later join The Cure.



Wikipedia: Lockjaw

Blogload: Lockjaw - Radio Call Sign - 7 inch (both sides) - hangoverhard.blogspot.com

The Wasps - Teenage Treats

On this date in 1977, The Wasps released their debut single, "Teenage Treats". It was backed by "She Made Magic". The London punk band released only two singles before disbanding in 1979 without a studio album to their credit.



Blogload: The Wasps - Punkyronics - a compilation - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

On this date in 1984, Frankie Goes To Hollywood had the #1 album in the U.K., Welcome To The Pleasuredome.



Wikipedia: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Official Website: fgth.org.uk

Video: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes -from Welcome To The Pleasuredome - youtube

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Play Dead - Propaganda

On this date in 1982, Play Dead released their third single, "Propaganda". It was backed by a different mix of the feature track. The A side appeared on their debut album, The First Flower. The B side was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Essex, England post punk/goth band was a regular at The Bat Cave in London. They disbanded in 1986 after three studio albums and several live albums.



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Flipper - Get Away

On this date in 1982, Flipper released their third single, "Get Away". It was backed by "The Old Lady That Swallowed The Fly". The A side appeared on their second long-play, a live cassette-only release called Blow'n Chunks. Neither track appeared in studio form on an album. The San Francisco hardcore punk band disbanded in 1987 after two studio albums, some live material and several singles. Lead singer Will Shatter died of a drug overdose in 1988. They re-formed a few times afterwards and are together now.



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Weekend - La Variete

On this date in 1982, Weekend released their debut album, La Variete. It contained the single, "Drum Beat For Baby". The London post punk band was formed by Allison Statton after Young Marble Giants disbanded. Weekend was over in 1983 after one album and a few singles.



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Happy Birthday!

Frank Maudsley of A Flock Of Seagulls turns 51 today!


A Flock Of Seagulls, left to right:
Ali Score, Paul Reynolds, Mike Score and Frank Maudsley.

Wikipedia: A Flock Of Seagulls

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Video: A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song - 1982 - youtube

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The Prats - General Davis

On this date in 1981, The Prats released their fourth single, "General Davis". It was backed by "The Alliance". The single reached the #20 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. None of their singles appeared on an album. In fact, the Edinburgh, Scotland teenage punk band did not release an album before they disbanded in 1981.



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The Rockats - Live At The Ritz

On this date in 1981, The Rockats released their debut album, Rockats Live At The Ritz. As the name implies, it was a live album recorded at The Ritz in New York City. The New York City rockabilly band is still recording and performing.



Official Website: therockats.com

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Poly Styrene - Translucence

On this date in 1980, Poly Styrene released her debut solo album, Translucence. It included the single, "Talk In Toytown". Poly Styrene had formerly been the lead singer of X-Ray Spex. After a brief solo career, she became a Hare Krishna and her musical career slowed considerably. She reunited with X-Ray Spex in 1995 to release the band's second album, Conscious Consumer, their first since 1978.



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Visage - Fade To Grey

On this date in 1980, Visage released their third single, "Fade To Grey". It was backed by "The Steps". Both tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The single reached the #8 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band, at this time, also included Midge Ure and Rusty Egan, formerly of The Rich Kids. Midge Ure was the soon-to-be frontman of Ultravox. They disbanded in 1984 after three albums.



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Video: Visage - Fade To Grey - youtube

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The B-52's - Strobe Light

On this date in 1980, The B-52's released their ninth single, "Strobe Light". It was backed by "Dirty Back Road". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Wild Planet. The Athens, Georgia new wave quintet was reduced to a foursome after the death of Ricky Wilson but have continued on and recently released a new album.



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Official Website: astralwerks.com/b-52s

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Classix Nouveaux - Nasty Little Green Men

On this date in 1980, Classix Nouveaux released their second single, "Nasty Little Green Men". It was backed by "Test Tube Babies". Neither track appeared on an album but both were added to their debut, Night People, when it was re-released on CD. The London post punk/new wave band was formed when formed after Jak Airport and BP Hurding left X-Ray Spex. They disbanded in 1985.



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Lemons Kittens - Spoonfed + Writhing

On this date in 1979, Lemon Kittens released their debut EP, Spoonfed + Writhing. It was seven songs squeezed onto a 7-inch record. The Reading, England experimental post punk band lasted until 1982 and had a series of guest musicians throughout their existence, one of which was Mark Perry of Alternative TV.



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The Rezillos - Destination Venus

On this date in 1978, The Rezillos released their fourth single, "Destination Venus". It was backed by "Mystery Action". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Mission Accomplished...But The Beat Goes On, but in live form. Both tracks in studio form were included on a later retrospective called Can't Stand The Rezillos: The (Almost) Complete Rezillos. The single reached the #43 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Edinburgh, Scotland punk/new wave band disbanded in 1978. Eugene Reynolds and Faye Fife re-formed under the name The Revillos (due to contractual obligations, they could not use the name "Rezillos"). 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: rezillos.com

Video: The Rezillos - Destination Venus - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

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The Dickies - Give It Back

On this date in 1978, The Dickies released their third single, "Give It Back". The B side was "You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)" (which had already been released as a B side before). Both tracks appeared on their debut album, The Incredible Shrinking Dickies. The Los Angeles punk band is still performing.



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Official Website: thedickies.com

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The Clash - Give 'Em Enough Rope

On this date in 1978, The Clash released their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope. It included the singles, "Tommy Gun" (#19 U.K.) and "English Civil War" (#25 U.K.). The album reached the #2 spot on the U.K. albums chart. It was their first album released in the U.S. Their debut would be released in the U.S. in 1979. The London punk band disbanded in 1986. Mick Jones formed Big Audio Dynamite. Joe Strummer was involved in many projects until his death in 2002.



Also on this date, The Clash released their seventh single, "Tommy Gun". It was backed by "1-2 Crush On You". The A side was on their second album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #19 spot on the U.K. singles chart.



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Official Website: theclashonline.com

Video: The Clash - Tommy Gun - live - 1978 - youtube

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