By Jon Pebs What makes a great song? Lyrics? Melody? Rhythm? Chords? Fuck, I don’t know. What I do know is I’m always talking about songs I wish I wrote. Songs that are so good that loving them isn’t enough. I want to be a part of them. I want to be there for their… Continue reading 20 Classic Punk songs I wish I wrote!
Category: Bands
If I want some beer I don’t want to hear! NOFX story!
I just listened to Gang Green doing “Alcohol.” Love that song! Then they go into “Voices Carry” by that 80’s band ‘Til Tuesday. Fuckin’ hilarious. Punk bands doing covers is the best! You know it’s a great song when a punk version sounds good. My first thought is Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, of… Continue reading If I want some beer I don’t want to hear! NOFX story!
THE greatest album of ALL TIME is The Dickies ‘Stukas Over Disneyland’
That’s right, I said that! I’ll say it again… Stuckas Over Disneyland is the greatest album of all time. I have listened to this record more times than anything else in my collection. The fact that I bought this album when I was a teenager and still jam it on the reg to this day… Continue reading THE greatest album of ALL TIME is The Dickies ‘Stukas Over Disneyland’
Black Flag streaming brand new song (2013)
Wow, this is pretty cool. I just saw this on Invisible Oranges… Black Flag release new song, and comment on FLAG
Manic Hispanic Cinco De Mayo show!
Gotta love Manic Hispanic and their take on classic punk songs! Their show tomorrow is gonna be awesome and perfect for Cinco De Mayo! AND… CJ Ramone is playing! GO!
The Specials @ Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, March 18, 2013
By Jon Pebsworth The night after St. Patrick’s Day is a tuff night for a show. Add in the fact that it’s a Monday makes it even harder. But, if there is one band that can get me out on a night like that its The Specials. I have been a fan since I was… Continue reading The Specials @ Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, March 18, 2013
Black Flag & Flag reunions!
By Jon Pebsworth This is a tuff one! I’m not sure how to feel or what to think!?! I guess the good news is there will be some great shows coming soon by some classic punk rockers! My first exposure to Black Flag was watching “The Decline of the Western Civilization” documentary. I first saw… Continue reading Black Flag & Flag reunions!
BAD RELIGION “TRUE NORTH” ALBUM REVIEW
BAD RELIGION “TRUE NORTH” By Jon Pebsworth Well slap me silly, the new BAD RELIGION is fucking awesome! I have it on endless loop! I have been a fan for most of my life but gotta say this new one is one of their best! BR always puts out good records but the bar they… Continue reading BAD RELIGION “TRUE NORTH” ALBUM REVIEW
China White Guitarist Seeks Funds For Emergency Liver Transplant
This is the second time in two months that a legend of hardcore punk has reached out to the community for help. Sadly, we just learned that China White Guitarist Frank Ruffino is seeking donations for an emergency liver transplant. We just donated to the cause via Frank’s FundRazr.com account which can be found here:… Continue reading China White Guitarist Seeks Funds For Emergency Liver Transplant
Bad Brains documentary
“Bad Brains: A Band In DC” is a full-length documentary focusing on Bad Brains’ history and cultural impact through archival footage and interviews. Saw this post on Punk News.org about the Bad Brains Documentary awhile back. Can’t wait to see it… Ites!