Not everyone knows the heartache that followed after I completed this project for Gary Tovar. It began as an idea in his mind, and I brought it to life. To this day, I do not know whether he has seen it. It took an enormous amount of time and remains one of my most beloved projects. It featured bands I enjoyed and supported, many of whom were part of Flipside Fanzine and the wild scene we shared.
I am still not sure what happened, but it became one of the most painful experiences from my years in punk rock. Still, it is here for everyone to view freely, and it did receive an acknowledgment.
My years in the early punk scene were overall amazing years. We sure had fun.
Here’s a fun look back at the awesome bands that “Flipside Video” filmed at GOLDENVOICE shows in the ’80s. Gary Tovar hit me up to create a loop, and I just grabbed whatever was close by to pull together something super entertaining.
It’s got that punk vibe that defined an entire era of music and artistic expression! Sure, the colors are all over the place and it’s a bit fuzzy sometimes with those crazy stage lights, but it totally sounds amazing, capturing the raw energy and chaotic essence of live performances.
You can really catch that youthful energy as the crowd bounces in unison, fists in the air, and the music blasts through the venue, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that still resonates today.
Each band brought their unique flair, making the footage a true time capsule of punk rock’s vibrant history and the spirit of rebellion that thrived during those exhilarating times!
How it once was when we were a little more out of control and actually had a very tight scene. I am immensely proud of what is presented here as most likely my last creative endeavor to preserve the Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine narrative.
Flipside Video include Al Flipside, Pooch, Gus Hudson, Joe Henderson, Joy Akoi, and yours truly. Also, sidekicks Gary Indiana and John Crawford.
A lot of work for the Flipside Crew. We often showed up early as the bands were sound checking, to leave after all the crowd had gone.
Yet to hang with the bands and the GOLDENVOICE crew contains some of my most endearing memories. Brought together via my home studio and long hours of editing. An emotionally rewarding experience for me…as punk rock needs to be.
It is a time when the punk scene still had the glamour and enthusiasm of a gleeful youth and was so charming. I miss the intimacy of this scene profoundly so. I know it can be found still and yes, I can still find it now and then. Be More than a witness, as we use to say….
Hudley Flipside
Produced by The Seminary of Praying Mantis Publishing
List of Bands on LOOP
Youth Brigade.
MDC
Big Boys
M.I.A
Suicidal Tendencies
Charged GBH
Heart Attack
Pariah
SUBHUMANS
Love Canal
UK SUBS
D.O.A.
Exploited
7 Seconds
Raszebrae
A cup for you drinking enjoyment… or T-shirt.
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Here it is for you viewing pleasure.
Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Celebration 50 years since first publications. 1977 to 2027
Enjoy the celebration with the original real-time documentation of the Original underground, where every moment is captured with precision and passion, providing an immersive experience that brings the vibrancy and energy of the event to life. Join us as we delve deeper into the stories, the people, and the atmosphere that define this unique gathering, showcasing the innovation and creativity that thrive within the underground scene.
As Colin Abrahall singer of GBH said, “It is legendary.”
dedicated to Gary Tovar
