Podcasts about Red Rockers

Founding Red Rockers' bassist and NY Dolls manager Darren Hill returns with Oley Sassone, the SexDog guitarist and director of the Rockers' MTV debut, "China." While the hit video elevated the band to new career heights, touring with U2 and other top groups, it was also the pivotal achievement for Oley, propelling him to a career in L.A., where he rubbed elbows with James Cameron, Steven Soderbergh, and Marvel creator Stan Lee. Oley went on to direct over 100 music videos as well as numerous TV shows and films, including "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules," and the controversial Roger Corman production of "The Fantastic Four." Tonight Darren and Oley return to their dive bar roots as they get down and dirty with the Troubled Men. Topics include the Milan Bar, deportations, a vow of silence, a wedding party, April Fool's Day, RFK Jr.'s toilet seat, a surprise tattoo, Pete Davidson, a methadone safe, a publishing mixup, Rummel H.S., super 8 movies, "A Hard Day's Night," "Pretty Baby," Sven Nykvist, the Swedish Film Institute, WYLD, the Glass House, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mardi Gras Indians, directing commercials, an Annie Leibowitz cover photo, a spec production, an NYC publicist, an L.A. job offer, Bill Paxton, Richard Roundtree, an underground classic, Joseph Culp, the Contenders, RIP David Johansen, Gilbert Gottfried, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Drerams Fade Away"  and "China" from "Good As Gold" by the Red Rockers Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men's T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Darren Hill Facebook Ten Pin Management Homepage Red Rockers Facebook Red Rockers Bandcamp POP Emporium Homepage Oley Sassone Facebook Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's "The Fantastic Four" Chapters (00:00:00) - Troubled Men: Back in the Lounge(00:00:53) - Louisiana lounges close down(00:03:16) - Don't Let Anyone Get Deported(00:07:05) - A Vow of Silent Silence(00:07:48) - Wedding Party With Glenn Hartman(00:09:03) - Manny Paco on His Birthday(00:09:25) - Crazy Texas Woman Chops Up Her Toilet Seat(00:12:35) - Have You Seen Elvis' Toilet Seats?(00:13:38) - milo on Trump's plan to cut the number of steps in Alcohol(00:15:13) - Can Pete Davidson Get A Tattoo?(00:18:43) - Pete from Social Distortion on Getting Tats(00:22:06) - Safe Room for Methadone Users(00:24:00) - Red Rockers Family Reunion(00:26:47) - Red Rockers(00:28:10) - Darren Hill on China(00:30:09) - Louisiana High School(00:33:14) - Martin Scorsese on Shooting Super 8 Films(00:35:54) - Adam Levine on Working With Cranston(00:40:06) - Oli Haden on Acting in a Punk Film(00:43:43) - Battle of the Drummers(00:46:26) - Troublemen Podcast(00:48:58) - Troubleman: Stickers for Illegal Aliens(00:49:38) - Olie Sasson on directing the Red Rockers(00:50:49) - "China"(00:55:38) - The Romantics(00:59:04) - The Romantics(01:01:22) - Roger Corman on The Kinks' Second Video(01:03:53) - Andrew Garfield on Writing His First Scriptment(01:06:13) - Roger Corman on Working With Bill Paxton(01:10:35) - Roger Corman on His 1994 Fantastic Four Movie(01:14:52) - Stan Lee on The Femazons ((01:17:34) - Stan Lee At The Red Rockers Reunion(01:20:23) - David Johansson At The Red Rockers(01:23:14) - Buster Poindexter in the Dark(01:24:59) - Troubled Men: Nine People(01:25:24) - Walking Through China

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following artists for your weekly time trip to the 1980s: Go West, The B-52’s, Tom Tom Club, U2, The Romantics, Billy Idol, Red Rockers, Level 42, Adam Ant, Matthew Wilder, Wham!, Duran Duran, David Bowie with The Pat Metheny Group.

Crucial Reggae Time #349 10112024 Joe Yorke & Red Rockers Feat Vesper T by Crucial Reggae Time

This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins brings you the following music for your time warp back to the 1980s: Escape Club, Blondie, The Go-Go’s, Undertones, Re-Flex, Pet Shop Boys, Jermaine Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Call, The Human League, Rubber Rodeo, The Smiths, The Motels, Red Rockers, Midnight Oil, and finishes off with Cyndi Lauper.

Magnolia Electric Company bookends the show this week with chapters from Red Rockers, Velvet Underground, Nico, Iris Dement, Kitten Forever and a snippet or two from Elmo making up the rest of your afternoon read.. I mean RIDE.

It can be tough to write songs when you're not out living real life experiences. After the Beatles stopped touring, John often found himself at home, bored and isolated from the social scenes he'd been in while on the road. But John could find inspiration in anything...posters, newspapers, even commercials. That's where he found inspiration for this rocking ode to everyday malaise that would find a home towards the end of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Driven by some gnarly sounding horns, a driving drum track that hides a complicated time signature, and an absolutely ripping guitar solo from Paul, "Good Morning, Good Morning" seems to often get the short end of the stick. It's not as psychedlic and dreamy as some of John's other Pepper-era tunes, but it's certainly as vidual a lyric and as well produced a track, and a nice chance to hear the band really rock on that album. This week, we're thrilled to be joined by Darren HIll and John Thomas Griffith of the recently-reunited Red Rockers. Before they scored an early MTV hit in 1984 with the song "China," they were hailed as America's answer to The Clash by Rolling Stone, and released the seminal album "Condition Red." After a fateful discovering of long-lost master tapes, they've not only recently re-mixed and re-released the album, they've also performed their first live show since breaking up in 86 (it was amazing, btw). We chat with John and Darren about how they got their record back, reuniting, the Beatles punk credibilty, de-evolution, the art of the album, and so much more. Follow Red Rockers on Facebook or Instagram to see what the future holds, order yourself a copy of Condition Red, or stream it wherever you listen to music! What do you think about "Good Morning, Good Morning" at #97? Too high? Too low? Or just right? Let us know in the comments on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rankingthebeatles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and grab a Rank Your Own Beatles poster, a shirt, a jumper, whatever you like! And if you're digging what we do, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Us A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/support

Podcast #675 is a trip to my happy place w/ Spearmint, The Odds, Autographs, Red Rockers, Geoff Palmer, Erik Voeks & The Ghosters, Raspberries, & Redder Moon.

We pay tribute this week to the legendary UK rivalry of The Mods and The Rockers via a couple of sets of tunes.  You will hear artists Gold Motel, Local Natives, Slow Pulp, Material Issue, The Arcs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Lambrettas, Purple Hearts, The Jam, Primal Scream, Citizens!, Beabadoobee, The Rockers, Red Rockers, Phantom Rocker & Slick and Clan Of Xymox. On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio      *** 5pm Friday ***      *** 10am Sunday ***      *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Twitter: @SUBedford1051  ***    Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   ***    Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock

Another two hours of new wave and post punk-inspired goodness for you! 

Playlist: Bun Babylon - Sylford Walker ( HighBudub Dubplate ) Irmã - Tess Essomba My Element - Tena Irie HBS Anthem - HighBudub x Bambow One ( prod JÇÃO ) Feeling Like A Million - Merva Grier ( cover by Red Rockers & Vesper-T ) Rock and Comin - JÇÃO & Tena Irie ( Unreleased ) Every man Has A Right - Cultural Roots ( HighBudub Dubplate ) We A Kill We Riddim, Re-Cut by JÇÃO : Shooters And Killers - Junior Roy & Flavor Kid ( Dubplate ) / King Joe - Cyan Stop Smoke Di Weed ( Dubplate ) Rubadub Skank - Kat7, Irina Mossi Bleu blanc rouge - Raggasonic ( Dub Foundry Remix ) Rudeboy Stance - Panix, Lionpulse Pusheetop - Tena Irie, Bambow One, JÇÃO ( Unreleased ) Still A Fight - Davojah ( Unreleased ) Essa Manhã - Tess Essomba ( Unreleased ) Bushman - Midnite ( Johnny Free D Remix )

Crucial Reggae Time #271 16042023 Tribute to Jah Shaka + Live guests : Tessa Essomba & Red Rockers/General Levy Playlist : Jah Shaka Shaka Tribute : Jah Shaka - The King and I Dub 2014 Jah Shaka Music / Album Jah Shaka Featuring Horace Andy – Dub Salute 1 cd 1 Jah Shaka – Commandments of dub 1982 Jah Shaka Music Jah Shaka - Conquering lion 1983 Jah Shaka Music / Album Revelation songs Jah Shaka - Preacher dub 1983 Jah Shaka Music /Album Brimstone & Fire Junior Brown Jah shaka - Chant it down 1984 Jah Shaka Music / Album Junior Brown – Fly Me Away Home Jah Shaka - Kings music 1984 Jah Shaka Music/Album Kings Music Jah Shaka meets Sergent Pepper - Jah Jah a martial 1985 Jah Shaka Music /Album Jah Shaka Meets Pepper – In Addis Ababa Studio's Jah Shaka & Aswad - Shaka special 1985 Jah Shaka Music / Album Shaka Meets Aswad – In Addis Ababa Studio Twinkle & Jah shaka - Jah shaka reign dub 1985 Jah Shaka Music /Album Jah Shaka Featuring Twinkle Brothers – Dub Salute 5 Vivian Jones – Red eyes 1986 Jah Shaka Music Jah Shaka - His majesty 1986 Jah Shaka Music/ Album Jah Shaka & The Disciples – Commandments Of Dub Chapter 6 - Deliverance Jah Shaka - Know yourself 1988 Jah Shaka Music / Album The Music Message Jah Shaka - My Prayer 1989 Jah Shaka Music / Album My Prayer Jah Shaka - Rise and Shine 1989 Jah Shaka Music / Album My Prayer Jah Shaka - Come And Get Dub (Original Mix) 1990 Mango Jah Shaka - Rock To This Sound 1993 Jah Shaka Music / Album Jah Shaka And The Fasimbas – In The Ghetto Jah Shaka - Roots Radio Kiss Fm Session 1994 : Gov Lewis & Jimmy Ranks - School Dub /Disciples - Prowling Lion dub Jah Shaka - Homeland dub 2002 Blow / Jah Shaka meets Fire House Crew – Jah Shaka - The Hunter 1984 Jah Shaka Music /Album Lion's Share Of Dub (Commandments Of Dub Part 3) Live guests : Tess Essomba & Red Rockers ( Rascat & Vesper T) Tena Irie & Jção – My element - Messangeles Records Tess Essomba & Jção - Irmã- Messangeles Records Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção x Jano Mendi - Better next to you Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção x Jano Mendi - Last summer day Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção x Merlot – J'ai pas Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção (live recording @ Le 750) – "In your mind " (reprise de Chardel Rhoden) Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção – Il s'en va Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção (live recording @ Le 750) Police and thieves (junior Murvin cover) Tess Essomba x Red Rockers x Jção - "Allá" Jah Shaka – The hunter General Levy : Interview

Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Yvonne. Wir reden über Musik als Basis von mental health, besser selbst lenken, das Gefühl von Punkrock, das French Quarter von New Orleans, auf der Couch von Freund:innen, unheimlich anstrengendes Klima, micro aggressions, getting high with Jenny Jo in her green Impala, die New Orleaner Disappointed Parents, The Sluts, Red Rockers, Black Flag in Rose Tattoo Bar, der Plattenladen Mushroom, mit Mike Williams und den Misfits auf dem Friedhof und der Polizeistation, systematischer Rassismus, the crown act, ein Schritt vor und zwei Schritte zurück, auf dem Army Base in Hanau, wochenlang in Sachsenhausen Darts spielen, Jungwohnen im Kiez, 300 Punks auf dem Kotti, ein Punker-Ohr für 50DM, das Projekt Jugendwohnen im Kiez, ein Riesenofen im Keller, Abhängen in der Roten Harfe, Slime in der Pankestrasse, Combat not Conform & Manson Youth, die Käsebrot-Tour, Enttäuschung mit Bad Brains, Schwierigkeiten mit Kommunikation, die Frauen-Motarradvereinigung Petrolettes, Bass-Spielen, „New World Hoarder“ von Treedeon, das Rerelease von „Perpetuum Mobile“, Veganismus is the best, pimping vegan pizza, viele kleine Gläser von Aufstrichen, New Orleans Black Beans & Rice, uvm.

Todd Erickson and John Songdahl, self described "side guys" join us on the show to talk about their Maine based project "Holy Smoke" and their new recordings(including a cover of The Cars classic "Bye Bye Love"). We have an interesting conversation about how the pair have been connected for years through recording studios and bands. We cover a number of topics including The Cars, New Models, Shake The Faith, The Red Rockers, and even the Steppenwolf concert that John and the host attended in Oxford Ma in the late seventies.... Music Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music) Holy Smoke "Bye Bye Love" Holy Smoke "Keep On Keepin' On" Zoom Interview: March 5, 2023 This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico Keep The Rock N Roll Alive. #HolySmoke #ShakeTheFaith #NewModels Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado).

Effervescent record producer/podcaster John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dream Syndicate, Dinosaur Jr., Drive-By Truckers) and Tony Award-winning actor/musician Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age, Fun Home, Tommy) join us in the Feral Zone as we take a break from recording to chat. John has seen a lot since his start in 1979 as an intern at the famed Record Plant recording studios in NYC. We discuss John’s illustrious career as well as his work with Michael and the band on the next Loose Cattle record. Forced ping pong with Meat Loaf, Gene Simmons’ book of groupies, boudin balls…all that and more. Topics include Dockside Studio, a first single, Americana music, a traumatic memory, a magical experience, 10,000 hours, the bayou, isolation, Jay Gonzalez, mutual admiration, an analog mindset, creative solutions, a Redd Kross track, trusting the process, Mark Lanegan, picking takes, a subtle method, mentors, Jack Douglas, nightmare sessions, a legendary brother, going AWOL, being lucky, Cindy Lauper, William Wittman, Zebra, Randy Jackson, Jimmy Iovine, Louie Michot, the Red Rockers, moving faders, Shelley Yakus, forensic audio, Horsegirl, young bands, Wet Leg, Michael Imperioli, and much more. Intro music: "Trucker Takes A Wife" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Antiversary" and "Eating Birthday Cake" rough mixes from the new Loose Cattle record in progress Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Shirts here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Michael Cerveris Homepage Michael Cerveris Facebook Michael Cerveris Instagram John Agnello Homepage John Agnello Facebook Loose Cattle Homepage

Crucial Reggae Time #252 04122022 Diarraminal & Red Rockers ( Simon & Vesper T) Playlist : African Son - Repatriation Song –Extended 1978 Gemini Nya & Natty - One Love Stylee 1981 S & G Records repress Jah Fingers 2015 Jojo Gladstone - Mother in law 2022 Awa Fall & Alpha Steppa - God Send 2022 Steppas Records Don Fe - Octagon / Geometric Dub 2022 Jah Catalyst album 'The Opening', due for release in may 2023. Yoha & The Dragon Tribe feat. Kubix - 25 Years Old 2022 Real Friends Prod Ayélé – Don't be afraid to fall in love / Whisper to me 2022 Umakeme Yann Loisel feat longfingah - Cold blood 2022 Jolly Joseph – Fever 2022 Bat Records Yehould I - Give up the badness 2022 Bat Records Diarraminal & Red Rockers « EP "Victory of the people » Interview + Live Session "Smile"

In this week's trains-centric episode you will hear an hour's worth of music about TRAINS!  In this show you will hear these artists: The Blow Monkeys, Red Rockers, The Dead 60s, Plastics, The Psychedelic Furs, The Bluefields, UFO, Geddy Lee, Michael Monroe, The Cult, Ian McCulloch, Wolfmother, Bryan Ferry, The Long Ryders, Porcupine Tree, Johnny Cash.   On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio      *** 5pm Friday ***      *** 10am Sunday ***      *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Twitter: @SUBedford1051  ***  Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   *** Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    

Host Nate Wilcox asks Bill about Howie Klein's early 1980s independent label, its key bands like Wire Train and Romeo Void and its partnership with major label Columbia Records. Buy the book and support the podcast.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Check out this week's episode with songs all about cities.  Here are the artists included: The Church, Blondie, Spacehog, The Cars, Simple Minds, Paul Weller, 20/20, Chelsea, The Vincent Black Shadow, Ivy, The Blow Monkeys, U2, Red Rockers, the Raveonettes.   On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio      * 5pm Friday *      * 10am Sunday *      * 8pm Monday * Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ Twitter: @SUBedford1051 Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio Instagram: SuburbanUnderground And available on demand on your favorite podcast app!

In the late 70s and early 80s, San Francisco was home to a thriving punk and new wave scene and a scrappy independent label that launched the careers of bands like Romeo Void, Translator, and the Red Rockers. Music journalist Bill Kopp captures this moment in time in a new book called Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave published by HoZac Books. Listen to Bill chat with Pam about the label's brief but fascinating history, and five of his favorite tunes from the 415 Records catalog. Bill's Selections: 1. Pearl Harbor and The Explosions - Drivin' (1979) 2. SVT - Always Come Back (1980) 3. Romeo Void - Never Say Never (1981) 4. Pop-O-Pies - Truckin' (1981) 5. Translator - I Need You To Love (1986) Dive into the 415 Records catalog by listening to Bill's companion playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y7nrfy2uCheck out the book or read more of Bill's music writing: https://blog.musoscribe.com/Get Liberation Hall's reissue of 415 Records early (pre-Columbia) recordings: https://tinyurl.com/mr2rdwxw

King, Sun, Motown & Stax - all independent record companies that helped shape the course of popular music. Another such label, 415 Records, emerged in the late Seventies out of San Francisco. Originally, the company just covered the burgeoning punk movement that was happening there, but eventually they expanded, releasing an album by psychedelic pioneer Roky Erickson, then landing videos on MTV with Romeo Void, Translator and the Red Rockers. All of this is documented in Disturbing the Peace - 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave written by Bill Kopp from HoZac Books. Kopp is a lifelong collector, musician and journalist who's first book was called Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.We chat about how he tracked down almost 100 interviews for the book, how he obtained much of the photos, band posters, etc, that help flesh out the story, and the relationship 415 had with Columbia Records that had mixed results at best.

Playlist : Digital cut - Jah Vinci - Officer Red Rockers - Early Flow (live) - Monster mobster Red Rockers - Horace Andy - Monster mobster Red Rockers - Sizzla - Kings of the earth dubplate Red Rockers - Early flow (live) - Kings of the earth dubplate JCAO & Caracas dub - Belen Natali - Cumbia de la luna JCAO - Koffee - Toast Remix Red Rockers - Vesper T (live) - Plastic Waves Big Red - Red Rockers Vapor style dubplate Red Rockers - Vesper T (live) - Man Down (Rihanna cover) Red Rockers - Green cross - Conakryka Red Rockers - Vesper T (live) - Conakryka Red Rockers - Razion - Do you remember your dubs Red Rockers - Tess Essouba - Alla dubplate Early Flow & Red Rockers - Better (live) Early Flow & Red Rockers - Too much emotion (live) Early Flow & Red Rockers - Embrase the world (live) Early Flow & Red Rockers - Let's be love (live) Early Flow & Red Rockers - Why (live)

Always coming back for more O3L? Well, you're in luck, because this week we do our very first label spotlight on San Francisco's groundbreaking new wave label 415 Records. Through a series of classic independent releases and a subsequent distribution deal through major label Columbia, the label launched such talents as Romeo Void, Translator, Red Rockers, Wire Train, Until December, SVT and others.   Our Third Lad this week is a man who knows all about our subject - Bill Kopp, author of the definitive chronicle Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave. Based on nearly 100 interviews with the artists, industry execs, producers, friends, rivals, onlookers, journalists and hangers-on, Disturbing the Peace also features hundreds of photos and memorabilia from the personal archives of those who were there.   Even if you go into this episode unfamiliar with 415 Records, you're going to come out a fan!   Plus, because never let it be said that we don't commit to a bit, hear Brett's new O3L kiddie punk anthem, "A Is For Anarchy." Oi oi oi!   Disturbing The Peace: http://415book.com/order.shtml

Author Bill Kopp has gifted music lovers with a fantastic piece of history. In his new book, Disturbing The Peace, Bill tells the story of San Francisco's influential 415 Record label started by Howie Klein and Chris Knabb. The story recounts how this upstart label even got off the ground, the key venues that built the scene, and, of course, the many excellent bands, many of which have been lost to history. Eventually, when 415 artists like Romeo Void, Translator, Wire Train and Red Rockers started having success, Klein sold the label to Columbia, which turned out to be the deathell. This fantastic history book includes loads of rare pictures, flyers, and stories that deserve to be told, but haven't been till now.  Every music lover needs this book!  www.hozacrecords.com/product/disturbing-the-peace

Ted Asregadoo welcomes writer and music journalist Bill Kopp to Planet LP. Bill's book, "Disturbing The Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave" centers on a particular time (the early 1980s), a particular place (San Francisco), and a particular genre (Post-punk/new wave). Some of the bands and artists that Bill spotlights in his book went from the fringes to influencing the mainstreaming of new wave music in the mid to late '80s.

John Thomas Griffith is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the founder of ISourceMusic.com. He was one of the founding members of both the Red Rockers and Cowboy Mouth, collectively recording over 20 albums and three solo albums. He has toured with Joan Jett, Men at Work, The Go-Gos, U2, and others. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, JTG, as he is often referred to, was inducted into the Buddy Magazine Texas Guitar Players Hall of Fame in 2001. We start this episode by talking about the origins of Cowboy Mouth and then jump into JTG's beginning in the music industry, from his early days playing the piano as a youth to the formation of his first band, Red Rockers. He shares what it was like when his album hit the billboard in '83, and he lets us in on some experiences he had with fellow artists on the journey, some of which you might know. He offers advice for anyone starting in the industry; *be persistent*believe in yourself*do your due diligence*be positive.We round out this episode by sharing our purpose at Starter Girlz, and JTG shares his discovery of the law of manifestation, closing with "be careful what you wish for."You can learn more about John Thomas Griffith by visiting www.johnthomasgriffith.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

On this episode of the show, we have a fantastic interview with Darren Hill, who started his career in New Orleans as the bassist of punk legends The Red Rockers and later went on to play with The Raindogs, Klover, The Stardarts, and Paul Westerberg. He then made the transition to management and started Ten Pin Management and has worked with many great artists over the years including Westerberg, David Johansen, The Dropkick Murphys, Roky Erickson, and The Mighty Might Bosstones. He was also heavily involved in the reunions of two iconic bands, The Replacements and The New York Dolls. Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Guts "Let It Go" Recorded by Mike Nashawaty on May 13 at Voice Motel, Somerville MA support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico This episode is dedicated to someone who both Darren and I both know well, Terri Engeron. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Regionality isn't talked about much outside Seattle with regard to 90s rock, but just like how the Pacific Northwest was experimenting with punk and metal in unique ways, other parts of the United States had an impact on the bands from their locales. Like our recent Better Than Ezra episode, Cowboy Mouth is from Louisiana, a state which boasts a deep and rich musical history that can't help but imprint on the latest generation. In the case of Cowboy Mouth and their 1996 album Are You With Me?, and the members' previous 80s bands Dash Rip Rock and Red Rockers, the influence of roots rock, blues, Americana, and more can be heard throughout in subtle nods and swinging rhythms. Unfortunately, some of the personality gets sanded off for a sound that is ready for mainstream radio, but also lacking some needed edge.   Song In This Episode Intro - Jenny Says 20:39 - Man On The Run 30:27 - God Makes The Rain 34:28 - Love Of My Life 38:02 - How Do You Tell Someone Outro - New Orleans   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

Regionality isn't talked about much outside Seattle with regard to 90s rock, but just like how the Pacific Northwest was experimenting with punk and metal in unique ways, other parts of the United States had an impact on the bands from their locales. Like our recent Better Than Ezra episode, Cowboy Mouth is from Louisiana, a state which boasts a deep and rich musical history that can't help but imprint on the latest generation. In the case of Cowboy Mouth and their 1996 album Are You With Me?, and the members' previous 80s bands Dash Rip Rock and Red Rockers, the influence of roots rock, blues, Americana, and more can be heard throughout in subtle nods and swinging rhythms. Unfortunately, some of the personality gets sanded off for a sound that is ready for mainstream radio, but also lacking some needed edge.   Song In This Episode Intro - Jenny Says 20:39 - Man On The Run 30:27 - God Makes The Rain 34:28 - Love Of My Life 38:02 - How Do You Tell Someone Outro - New Orleans   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

The Cowboy Mouth guitarist and singer started as the frontman of the Rat Finks turned Red Rockers, in the thick of the New Orleans punk scene. Hit singles (“China,” “Good as Gold”), MTV success, and exhaustive touring with U2, the Go-Go's, and Joan Jett followed. John is obviously a kind and patient soul. That should come in handy with the Troubled Men. Topics include a police visit, the mayor's race, a 2nd dose, flaka, safe at home, a moose issue, a missing guest, a cumbia trio, life on the run, Aurora C.C., a Bocage house party, a car crash, George the Max, a name change, the Jam in Austin, a Boston band house, a 3rd record, Steve Walters, Darren Hill, Fred LeBlanc, livestreams, current stress, a chance encounter, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Teenage Underground” from “Condition Red” by the Red Rockers Outro music: “China” from “Good as Gold” by the Red Rockers

The Cowboy Mouth guitarist and singer started as the frontman of the Rat Finks turned Red Rockers, in the thick of the New Orleans punk scene. Hit singles (“China,” “Good as Gold”), MTV success, and exhaustive touring with U2, the Go-Go’s, and Joan Jett followed. John is obviously a kind and patient soul. That should come in handy with the Troubled Men. Topics include a police visit, the mayor’s race, a 2nd dose, flaka, safe at home, a moose issue, a missing guest, a cumbia trio, life on the run, Aurora C.C., a Bocage house party, a car crash, George the Max, a name change, the Jam in Austin, a Boston band house, a 3rd record, Steve Walters, Darren Hill, Fred LeBlanc, livestreams, current stress, a chance encounter, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Teenage Underground” from “Condition Red” by the Red Rockers Outro music: “China” from “Good as Gold” by the Red Rockers

This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your weekly time trip: Red Rockers, Wang Chung, U2, Knack, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, Aztec Camera, Men At Work, Kingbees, Big Country, Berlin, Great Buildings, Joy Division, and finishing off with some Sheena Easton.

The White Album is definitely a high water mark for The Beatles. This expansive, now-classic album lifts off with the Chuck Berry-meets-The Beach Boys flavored rocker "Back In The USSR." The rocking Beatles are back from their psychedelic trips, and the gang's all here...except for Ringo, who walked out during the recording of this track. Paul takes over on the drums, adequately, and the original Threetles create a classic Beatles tune. But it's also the first time they look backwards, and it's the first time in a long time we hear them trying to sound like someone else. Elsewhere, Paul goes with the ol' "first idea-best idea" method with "Why Don't We Do It In The Road?" Ringo's here, but John and George are missing. Could Paul have not had a second idea though? In an increasingly familiar move, Paul creates the track without the input of any other band member, which, they've all done to some extent, but it's starting to stick in the craw of some. But also, like, no other idea besides just the one here? Joining us this week is guitarist/songwriter/singer/Texas Guitar Hall of Famer John Thomas Griffith. As the lead singer of early MTV stars Red Rockers, he came up in the early 80s punk/new wave scene, scoring a Billboard hit with the song "China," and seeing the world. Then in the 90s as a member of Cowboy Mouth, he saw the world again, and continues to do so today (when not shut down by a pandemic). Having shared the stage with everyone from U2 to Dave Matthews to Kiss to Bo Diddley, he's a rock and roll lifer who's seen and done it all. He's one of my favorite singers as well, and it's all topped off by the fact that he's one of the best dudes on the planet. I don't have a big brother, but if I did, it'd be John Thomas Griffith. We talk about all sorts of things, as fellas who've spent countless hours in a tourbus will do. We touch on writing the kind of songs YOU want to hear as an artist, coming up in the early punk/new wave scene, genre hopping, the weird and messy world of band dynamics, and we maybe even write a hot new blues jam for a new JTG solo album, right here on the show! Keep up with JTG on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/johnthomasgriffith for his Pandemic Fireside Livestream shows. You can also check out his music on all streaming platforms. Non-Beatles songs featured in this week's episode include "China" and "Another Day" by Red Rockers, "Everybody Loves Jill," "Man On The Run," and "New York City" by John Thomas Griffith, "This Boy," "Everybody Loves Jill," "Follow Me," and "Here I Sit In Prison" by Cowboy Mouth. Be sure to follow along, leave your comments, and join in on the discussion on the rankings at Facebook (facebook.com/rankingthebeatles) and on Instagram @rankingthebeatles. Enjoying the show and want to show your support? Check out https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/support

Listen to great interviews and get the latest info on concerts in and around Dallas - Ft Worth from Ric Hare, host of the CONCERT CONNECTION, sponsored by PMC Entertainment.Ric’s guest for this show is Kim Lusk one of the founding members of the all female tribute band Battle Ax. The Goddess of Thunder also plays bass for Gawdsmak (tribute to Godsmack) and The Red Rockers (tribute to Sammy Hagar)Follow the show on your favorite podcast networks like Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spreaker and we have been added to the largest podcast network in Europe, Deezer.Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Subscribe to the IN THE PIT WITH RICK and CONCERT CONNECTION Roku channels.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! We now have a AMAZON FIRE TV channel also! Check it out.If you want your concert, movie, event etc., featured on a future episodes, contact Ric at on the Concert Connection Facebook page or email him at ConcertConnectionRic@gmail.com. The Concert Connection is recorded at the largest musicians rehearsal facility in Texas, the PLATINUM MUSIC COMPLEX. Contact Duane with PMC Entertainment, at 469-735-5313 to get your rehearsal space today!Produced by BlytheWhitaker Media

Listen to great interviews and get the latest info on concerts in and around Dallas - Ft Worth from Ric Hare, host of the CONCERT CONNECTION, sponsored by PMC Entertainment. Ric’s guest for this show is Kim Lusk one of the founding members of the all female tribute band Battle Ax. The Goddess of Thunder also plays bass for Gawdsmak (tribute to Godsmack) and The Red Rockers (tribute to Sammy Hagar) Follow the show on your favorite podcast networks like Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spreaker and we have been added to the largest podcast network in Europe, Deezer. Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Subscribe to the IN THE PIT WITH RICK and CONCERT CONNECTION Roku channels. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! We now have a AMAZON FIRE TV channel also! Check it out. If you want your concert, movie, event etc., featured on a future episodes, contact Ric at on the Concert Connection Facebook page or email him at ConcertConnectionRic@gmail.com. The Concert Connection is recorded at the largest musicians rehearsal facility in Texas, the PLATINUM MUSIC COMPLEX. Contact Duane with PMC Entertainment, at 469-735-5313 to get your rehearsal space today! Produced by BlytheWhitaker Media

Crucial Reggae Time #113 Red Rockers 22 mars 2020 Playlist: Ishan people feat Johnny Osbourne - Mighty warrior 1977 Moniuca Vanderwyde - Hard to be true The Dell- Hi's – Bodhi Lament The Dell- Hi's feat John Pinto - Wealth in Life White bell - Mocking bird Dennis Struggle – Rainbow country Kendrick Andy – Natural Doctor Red Rockers feat Vesper T - Plastic waves Attili Bandolero feat Prendy – Tomorrow Da Break – Show me the steps Mo Kalamity – Man to man ( Red Rockers remix) Merci encore aux Red Rockers pour leur implication dans la préparation de cette émission !!

Crucial Reggae Time #111 Women's day 08032020 Playlist : Carol Kalphat – African Land – 1976 – Cry Tuff réedi - High Music - Novelette Barnett – Fire de a town – 1978 – High Note - 2013 – Only roots Records The Jay Tees – Forward to Jah – 1980 –Studio One – 2013 – Studio One - Judy Mowatt – Black Woman – 1980 – Lp Black Woman – Island Records – 2020 – Ashandan Bunny Brissett – Better safe than sorry – 1981 – Rocker's international – 2013 – Only Roots PEP – Crisis – 1985 – High Heel – 2016 – Jamwax. Yvonne Harrison - Near to you Dawn Penn - When i'm gonna be free Virginia Rivera - Live and learn Lila Iké - Second chance Hollie Cook - Postman Nneka - Book of job Princess Syudia – Kep whey 1987 CRR Production Amelia Harmony – Love Root + Dub 2019 Unrulee Records INFOS CONCERT Simple D – Mama Belly Christine Miller – We never come here to stay 2001 Roots Hi Tek La semaine prochaine le 15 mars 2020 , on aura comme invité le crew Highly Seen et le 22 mars 2020 les Red Rockers seront là dans les studios pour nous parler de leur nouvelle production. Carol Kalphat – African Land – 1976 – Cry Tuff réedi - High Music - Novelette Barnett – Fire de a town – 1978 – High Note - 2013 – Only roots Records The Jay Tees – Forward to Jah – 1980 –Studio One – 2013 – Studio One - Judy Mowatt – Black Woman – 1980 – Lp Black Woman – Island Records – 2020 – Ashandan Bunny Brissett – Better safe than sorry – 1981 – Rocker's international – 2013 – Only Roots PEP – Crisis – 1985 – High Heel – 2016 – Jamwax. Yvonne Harrison - Near to you Dawn Penn - When i'm gonna be free Virginia Rivera - Live and learn Lila Iké - Second chance Hollie Cook - Postman Nneka - Book of job Princess Syudia – Kep whey 1987 CRR Production Amelia Harmony – Love Root + Dub 2019 Unrulee Records INFOS CONCERTS Simple D – Mama Belly Christine Miller – We never come here to stay 2001 Roots Hi Tek

Red Rockers were all set to be the "American Clash." They may have started as the go-to punk band in their native New Orleans, but when they wrote the 1983 hit "China" for their second album, not only did their style change, but MTV played them incessantly, recognition soon followed, and original fans screamed "sell outs!" Unfortunately, the switch to a more commercial sound only led to moderate commercial success. Other than the still beautiful "China" they never quite got off the ground. When it ended, bassist Darren Hill didn't really find success again until he began playing with, and then managing, Paul Westerberg. From there, his roster of clients grew to include luminaries like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, New York Dolls, Dropkick Murphys, and the late Roky Erickson. Darren tells fascinating stories about all of these great people like what makes Paul tick, why was Roky special, working with former guest William Wittman on Red Rockers' final album Schizophrenic Circus (and why it has one of the worst covers ever), and the pop culture store he runs in Providence, RI. So many great stories here and you know we just scratched the surface. Enjoy!    http://www.emporiumofpopularculture.com/

This week’s show will feature music from The B-52’s, OMD, Venetians, Red Rockers, Midnight Oil, The Tubes and more… TRACKLIST “Talk To Ya Later” - The Tubes - The Completion Backward Principle - Capitol Records (1981) “Private Idaho” - The B-52’s - Wild Planet - Warner Bros. Records (1981) “Enola Gay” - OMD - Organisation - Dindisc Records (1980) “The Metro” - Berlin - Pleasure Victim - Enigma Records (1982) “China” - Red Rockers - Good As Gold - Columbia Records (1983) “Gond Daddy Gone” - Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes - Slash Records (1983) “Reward” - The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro - Mercury Records (1980) “So Much For Love” - Venetians - Calling In The Lions - Chrysalis Records (1986) “Bittersweet” - Hoodoo Gurus - Mars Needs Guitars - Elektra Records (1985) “The Dead Heart” - Midnight Oil - Diesel And Dust - Columbia Records (1987) “When The River Runs Dry” - Hunters & Collectors - Ghost Nation - White Label Records (1989) “Love Like Blood” - Killing Joke - Nighttime - EG Records (1985) ARTIST PROFILE: THE TUBES “Piece By Piece” - The Tubes - Love Bomb - Capitol Records (1985) “Relentless” - Red 7 - Red 7 - MCA Records (1985) “What Do I Know” - Saga - Behaviour - Portrait Records (1985) “Tyranny” - Stabilizers - Tyranny - CBS Records (1986) “Big Area” - Then Jericho - The Big Area - Liberation Records (1989) > Intro clip taken from The Running Man Braveworld Productions/HBO (1987) > Theme song “Forever Running” by B-Movie Sire Records (1985) > Background song “DNA” by A Flock Of Seagulls Jive Records (1982) > Movie clips taken from Animal House Universal Pictures (1978)

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back rock singer and songwriter; Ray Dafrico! Ray recorded Tunnel Visions in New York City this year with nine songs of solid rock seasoned with soul and 60s British invasion pop!    A founding member of legendary Atlanta bands The Nightporters and later Kathleen Turner Overdrive. Guitarist, singer, songwriter Ray Dafrico has been playing original music professionally since April of 1981. He has toured, opened for or performed with artists such as The Clash, The Ramones, The Replacements, REM, Bo Diddley, Richard Hell, The English Beat, Joan Jett, Hugh Cornwall, Weird Al Yankovic, Husker Du, Peter Tork, The Lords of The New Church, Jonathan Richman, Lene Lovich, Missing Persons, The Georgia Satellites, Redd Kross, The Flaming Lips, The Dickies, The Red Rockers, Rocket From the Tombs, The Feelies, Let's Active, Jason and The Scorchers, Mary Lou Lord, Mojo Nixon Flat Duo Jets, The Fleshtones, Guadalcanal Diary, Steve Wynn, Young Fresh Fellows, and many others. He has also had many of his own projects such as Shades of Shame, Kickstand, Soulfinger ,The Shanghai Gesture and The Ray City Rollers.  In the studio he has worked with Peter Buck (REM), Rob Fraboni (Bob Dylan, The Band Beach Boys), Brendan O'Brian (Bruce Springsteen) and Pierre De Beauport (The Rolling Stones).

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Chatting With Sherri welcomes singer, songwriter; Ray Dafrico! Ray recorded Tunnel Visions in New York City this year with nine songs of solid rock seasoned with soul and 60s British invasion pop!    A founding member of legendary Atlanta bands The Nightporters and later Kathleen Turner Overdrive. Guitarist, singer, songwriter Ray Dafrico has been playing original music professionally since April of 1981. He has toured, opened for or performed with artists such as The Clash, The Ramones, The Replacements, REM, Bo Diddley, Richard Hell, The English Beat, Joan Jett, Hugh Cornwall, Weird Al Yankovic, Husker Du, Peter Tork, The Lords of The New Church, Jonathan Richman, Lene Lovich, Missing Persons, The Georgia Satellites, Redd Kross, The Flaming Lips, The Dickies, The Red Rockers, Rocket From the Tombs, The Feelies, Let's Active, Jason and The Scorchers, Mary Lou Lord, Mojo Nixon Flat Duo Jets, The Fleshtones, Guadalcanal Diary, Steve Wynn, Young Fresh Fellows, and many others. He has also had many of his own projects such as Shades of Shame, Kickstand, Soulfinger ,The Shanghai Gesture and The Ray City Rollers.  In the studio he has worked with Peter Buck (REM), Rob Fraboni (Bob Dylan, The Band Beach Boys), Brendan O'Brian (Bruce Springsteen) and Pierre De Beauport (The Rolling Stones).

John Thomas Griffith, Rock n Roll Guitarist Born in Texas, John Thomas Griffith lived in a handful of places before he landed in New Orleans. The son of an engineer, Griff fell in love with music at an early age. He was part of the 1980s punk band Red Rockers who had a hit with the single "China," before teaming up with Fred Leblanc, Paul Sanchez, and Paul Clement to form Cowboy Mouth. Today, John, Fred, Matt Jones, and Brian Broussard are Cowboy Mouth. As Fred likes to proclaim, "the name of the band is Cowboy Mouth, and we are from New Orleans, Louisiana." In this episode, Mark sits down with John Thomas Griffith (or JTG or Griff) to talk about his life in music. The two wander through an incredible history of music influences, from a man his parents invited over to dinner when Griff was a child to playing alongside Chuck Barry and Bo Diddley. Along the way, we learn about the various influences and how they affect Griff and the band today. If you are a fan of rock n roll music, you'll love this trip through history. If you love Cowboy Mouth, you'll appreciate the chance to learn about the guy who makes a living rocking out on the left side of the stage 150+ times a year. And, if you simply love New Orleans, sit back and enjoy learning about how this city and her music got into the veins of one of the best guitar players around! Note: we recorded this interview while aboard the Rock Boat, with Sister Hazel, Barenaked Ladies, Cowboy Mouth and a host of other bands and music lovers. Resources You can find John's music and information about what he is working on at his website. You can also purchase his music on iTunes. Follow Griff on Twitter (@JTGWorld), too. For all things Cowboy Mouth, head on over to their webpage. If you are a Cowboy Mouth fan, be sure to check out John's solo version of Everybody Loves Jill on his 2004 release, Apples and Onions. A completely different sound than the version you are used to hearing! Same thing with Man on the Run.   Thank You Thanks to John Thomas Griffith for taking time out of his vacation to sit down with me and talk music. It was an absolute pleasure. Special thanks to his girlfriend Kim for putting up with the two of us at the expense of enjoying a drink on the pool deck!   Want to Make Your Trip to New Orleans the Best Ever? Of course you do! If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to cut through all the research we’re here to help. We offer a personalized travel consult. Here’s how it works: You complete a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you and the experience you want to have in New Orleans. Next, we set up a 20-30 minute phone or video call. During the call, we get to know you a little better. We can clarify any questions and bounce a few ideas off of you to make sure we ‘re on the right track. Finally, we prepare and deliver a pdf document with our recommendations for your trip. Depending on your needs the report will contain specific places to stay, eat and drink. It will also offer suggestions on things to do and see, all based on your budget and interests. Sound good? Just go to beyondbourbonst.com/travel for all the details and a link to order the service. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Join Us on Facebook We now have a Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your New Orleans experiences and engage with others who love all things New Orleans. Join us by going to beyondbourbonst.com/facebook Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com Thanks for listening! Mark

Hi there AaA Fans and welcome to another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. The show starts with Mick and Jeff discussing a new amplification device that Mick discovered called the Blu Guitar Amp 1. A four channel 100 watt stomp box. Hmmm... Then it's on to the guest of the week. Former guitarist of the '80's band Red Rockers, he is now guitarist and one of the founding members of Cowboy Mouth. Sirs and Mams, please welcome Mr John Thomas Griffith. Enjoy!

1. Rio (Carnival Version) - Duran Duran 2. White Feathers - Kajagoogoo 3. We Live So Fast (Special Dance Mix) - Heaven 17 4. Always Hoping - Vicious Pink 5. Underneath the Radar (12" Remix) - Underworld 6. Photographic - Depeche Mode 7. Sex Dwarf - Soft Cell 8. Heaven is Waiting (Dance Mix) - The Danse Society 9. A Day (Remix) - Clan of Xymox 10. Dancing in Berlin (Dance Remix) - Berlin 11. Whip It - Devo 12. I Melt with You - Modern English 13. Just Like Heaven - The Cure 14. Never Say Never - Romeo Void 15. Chosen Time - New Order Special Note from DJ Tintin: While originally recorded in 2011, I re-recorded this May 28, 2017 to correct a few of the recording glitches from the original post. Since the original post, I also found a remix version of "Heaven Is Waiting" by Danse Society, which I have substituted for the album version.  Notes and other random things: Every so often, I go real old school with the old school. The multiplier makes this podcast feeble decrepit school in some ways. Everything you hear in this one is roughly 1981-1985, the exceptions being Underneath the Radar by Underworld and club/radio mainstay Just Like Heaven by The Cure. This episode begins with Duran Duran's Rio, the lead-off track for their album of the same name. The particular version here, the Carnival Version, is very similar to the original, though it contains a few more measures of instrumentation for a nice change of pace to the familiar one any retro lovers will know by heart. Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy, known for his catchy 80s tune Kiss Me and for his band The Lilac Time, was the original vocalist for the band, though he left after a year figuring they would go nowhere. Simon Le Bon eventually became the frontman and the highly recognizable face of the group, though it's keyboardist Nick Rhodes with his flair for production and keyboard wizardry that really helped define the group's sound. An avid fine artist, he was acutely aware early on of the power that music videos could have on album sales, as any boy on the verge of his teens will recall from the early days of MTV. Though most guys at that age were taunted and teased mercilessly for listening to such flamboyant music, Duran Duran were an early guilty pleasure that found their way into my regular music rotation when I wasn't hanging out with the rabble-rousers. Speaking of Mr. Rhodes, there is a larger connection between Duran Duran and Kajagoogoo, the second band appearing in this episode, than just the beat matching. It was Nick who discovered them and persuaded them to sign with EMI records despite a bidding war among three other record labels. He also helped produce their first album, White Feathers, along with Duran Duran producer Colin Thurston (who has made several appearances here on CRC doing work for Talk Talk and others). That album contained the title track heard here. An interesting side note: Nick also produced Kajagoogoo's biggest hit, Too Shy, which went on to top the charts in 1983. The kicker is that Duran Duran wouldn't have their own number one until later to the chagrin of Nick. I'm certain there are no sour grapes as Duran Duran went on to have a much longer career when all was said and done. Over the past two episodes, the summer edition and this week's new wave edition, you may have seen and heard your fill of Modern English for a while. Both Face of Wood and now the heartbreakingly overplayed I Melt With You come from the band's second album called After the Snow. If I may say so, it is one of my all-time favorite albums. Vocalist Robbie Grey, Gary McDowell, Michael Conroy, Richard Brown, and Stephen Walker put together a sound that resonates with me more than any other: guitars, percussion, excellent vocal timbre and just the right level of keyboard accoutrements. I'm pretty sure that is the reason I fell in love with New Order and mid-80s The Cure as well. Produced by Hugh Jones, who did a lot of work with Echo and the Bunnymen, and released in 1983, After the Snow has great melodies, lovely arrangements and every song hits the sweet spot. And though I Melt With You was re-recorded and re-issued in '90, used in a Burger King ad, a Hershey ad, a Ritz ad, a Taco Bell ad and in cover form by Nouvelle Vague for automaker GMC, and overplayed on 80s flashback radio shows everywhere, if you can somehow transport yourself back in time and try to remember how you felt when you first heard it, you'll recall just how amazing this song still is. A little Modern English trivia: The band formed in Colchester, Essex in 1977 and were originally called The Lepers. Thankfully that didn't stick. Heaven is Waiting from Danse Society represents the pinnacle of the band's early output. Kind of like B-Movie, they suffered from poor timing, ill-conceived decisions from label management and never really were able to capitalize on momentum. While recording the material for the Heaven is Waiting album, the guys sought to work with Ian Broudie, who produced for Echo and the Bunnymen, had his own band Care and later went on to form The Lightning Seeds. Anyway, Ian had other projects in the works and the band instead teamed up with Nigel Gray, who had worked with the Police and Siouxsie and the Banshees. It should have been a good fit, but Gray apparently had a rigid schedule consisting of 10am -5pm sessions. The problem was that even if a session was going well, he would call it a day at 5pm. The result was an album that, according to keyboardist Lyndon Scarfe, "was dull, lifeless, uninspired, and depressed the shit out of us." While the guys did eventually hook up with Brodie to retool the tracks, their Arista label decided to release the Stones cover 2000 Light Years from Home as their third single, something the band fought adamantly to prevent. Despite a video and a huge promotional push, the single failed to chart and it thus began their ultimate demise. Shame, really.  As founder of 415 Records, Howie Klein brought bands like Wire Train, Translator, Until December and Red Rockers to the fore. He later went on to become the President of Reprise Records from 1989 until 2001. In this episode, you'll hear one of the ultimate sexual equivocations from the 80s in the track Never Say Never by Romeo Void, another one of Klein's finds. Lead singer Deborah Iyall is Native American and if anyone could look less like how she sounds, Deborah would certainly qualify with her half-spoken, half-sung style. Though Romeo Void disbanded in 1985, she did a couple of solo albums and, having teamed up with songwriter Peter Dunne, is still performing live today, though they haven't quite generated the buzz that she and her band did in 1982 with this tune. That's all for this episode. As always, if you like any of the music you hear, please support the artists. Oh, and in case you were wondering, the image above is from artist Patrick Nagel. His iconic work appeared on the cover of the Rio album by Duran Duran, though an alternate image was used on the 2001 limited edition remastered version. Nagel died in 1984 at the young age of 38. He was found dead in his car after suffering an apparent heart attack. Ironically, he had earlier participated in a 15-minute celebrity Aerobathon to support the American Heart Association.  So, on that happy note ... but I'll be back again soon with another episode, so there's that! Thanks again to everyone for your continued support.      

John Thomas Griffith (Cowboy Mouth, Red Rockers, The Californians) talks about what it's like to be a rock star on acid, singing with Bono in front of thousands. It's rock n' roll people, and it's Story Worthy! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rocker, John Thomas Griffith, (Cowboy Mouth, Red Rockers, The Californians) talks about what it's like to be a “ROCK STAR” on acid, singing with Bono (U2)...in front of thousands. It's rock n' roll people, and it's Story Worthy!

John Thomas Griffith (Cowboy Mouth, Red Rockers, The Californians) talks about what it's like to be a rock star on acid, singing with Bono in front of thousands. It's rock n' roll people, and it's Story Worthy! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Relive the one-hit wonders of 1983, including songs by Big Country, Thomas Dolby and the Red Rockers

The Cowboy Mouth guitarist and singer started as the frontman of the Rat Finks turned Red Rockers, in the thick of the New Orleans punk scene. Hit singles (“China,” “Good as Gold”), MTV success, and exhaustive touring with U2, the Go-Go's, and Joan Jett followed. John is obviously a kind and patient soul. That should come in handy with the Troubled Men. Topics include a police visit, the mayor's race, a 2nd dose, flaka, safe at home, a moose issue, a missing guest, a cumbia trio, life on the run, Aurora C.C., a Bocage house party, a car crash, George the Max, a name change, the Jam in Austin, a Boston band house, a 3rd record, Steve Walters, Darren Hill, Fred LeBlanc, livestreams, current stress, a chance encounter, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Become a patron at [Patreon.com/TroubledMen](https://www.patreon.com/TroubledMen) Shop for Troubled Men's Wear [here.](https://www.bonfire.com/troubled-mens-wear/) Order GR8 Escape Space Cakes, use PROMO CODE: TROUBLEDBROWNIE15 for 15% discount[here.](https://velobarcbd.com/products/gr8-escape-space-cake-vegan-brownies-25mg-ea.html) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Teenage Underground” from “Condition Red” by the Red Rockers Outro music: “China” from “Good as Gold” by the Red Rockers