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Nine Post-Punk Openers From ‘79

Originally posted on Pop ‘stache

1979 was a truly unbelievable year in music. The Clash put out London Calling at the end of the flash in the pan that was “punk” music. In the rock realm, Pink Floyd released Continue reading →

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Public Image Ltd. at Upstate Concert Hall (10/12/2012)

14 Oct

Above: My ticket with the band’s name presented incorrectly…

I had no idea of what to expect for a PiL show. For starters they are a band that I never thought I would see live, let alone from ten feet away. Granted John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) is the only member of the original band, but the revamped PiL is by no means a collection of slouches. The current line-up Continue reading →

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