I was eleven years old and only missed going with my friend’s older sib to the LA Forum show by a whisker.
Jimmy Page was strung out on heroin and wearing a white poppy suit one night and black dragon the next (when he wasn’t wearing SS gear; subtle, innit) while drummer John Bonham was wearing a white boiler suit and derby hat a la droogs from “Clockwork Orange.” Those shows were insane, legendary🔥
Aug 3, 2024
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I saw them a bunch of times (lucky me) but I will never forget the show at the Lucky 7 House in Olympia circa 2003 with the Whip (RIP). Absolutely nuts. I was a youngster at the time and amazed that all the older grumpy rockers were going wild. I guess now I’m an old grumpy rocker reminiscing about it.
Aug 29, 2024
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1997 and i was 13, the Cramps were already old legends and the show was still pure punk rock fun
Feb 18, 2024
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My dad took me to see AC/DC on their black ice tour back when I was in 6th grade. We were pretty up high but I remember having so much fun. I can still smell the beer that was spilled all over my hoodie sleeve. The next year I would start my descent into my emo phase up until sophomore year.
Mar 23, 2025
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The man responsible for dozens of Teenage Symphonies to God
"Sad songs about happy things" (the first time, as a kid, I can recall the sweet/sour combo of melodies that could make you cry attached to songs about endless, bottomless love)
I've long since lost track of how many weddings and funerals I've attended that have featured this song; suffice it to say, "a lot."
God only knows what we'd been without him 🙏🏻
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May 22, 2025
Hey tyler hopefully this doesn’t violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s.
Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha).
For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
Mar 27, 2024