Rodney on the ROQ vinyl band compilation. Vol. 1-3 46-years

Punk Rock Historian & colleague and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Maybe a cliché or fuck up, or glitch will be found... my burning tears... always found in an honest Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine project or on a vinyl record played too many times.... My celebration today... A Hudley Flipside Editorial Rodney on the ROQ vinyl … Continue reading Rodney on the ROQ vinyl band compilation. Vol. 1-3 46-years

Having a Bit of Fun Video A Happy Celebration of Time Shared on this weird planet…

“But how do you thank someone Who has taken you from crayons to perfume? It isn't easy, but I'll try If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters That would soar a thousand feet high "To sir [s], with love.” That crazy Godzilla Punk Rock Night Club in Sun Valley … Continue reading Having a Bit of Fun Video A Happy Celebration of Time Shared on this weird planet…

Hope “Dancing in The Streets.”

On Fallbrook and Victory in the San Fernando Valley Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Life is so contrary and beginning and ending all the time. The stars seem stable, as they dance their astrological dance. The moon and sun and seasons are very dependable but not the storms or the opposite whispers … Continue reading Hope “Dancing in The Streets.”

Finishing up this year and looking forward to another, more projects in the new year.

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside The Seminary of Praying Mantis Publishing. Dianne Chai from The Alley Cats 1980s Image from Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Photo by Hudley Flipside Night at the Whisky A Go Go. First On The list… “Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead … Continue reading Finishing up this year and looking forward to another, more projects in the new year.

Silver dollars

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “Mr. Sandman (yes) bring us a dream Give him a pair of eyes with a "come-hither" gleam Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci And lots of wavy hair like Liberace.” Silver dollars are on my mind. The magic as I view them from my memory or … Continue reading Silver dollars

The old crone punk and the youth with green hair.

"Can't you ever depend On someone you call a friend When you see their naked eyes You don't even ask 'em why You don't even ask 'em why." The Boy with Green Hair (1948) “Is a museum the same as an art gallery?” The youngster with green hair asked. The old crone sitting in the … Continue reading The old crone punk and the youth with green hair.

They took off

The holidays and my dad’s birthday all bring up memories of my family that I grew up with. It has been about ten years since both of my parents died. They both lived a long, good life. I think it is good to think about loved ones and remember them. It is a seasonal thing … Continue reading They took off

Reviewing records For Flipside Fanzine

Punk Rock Historian, Colleague and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside The Ness of Mike The last day of November “Amber Moments” when Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine could have constructed a vinyl house built of records in Whittier California. Reviewing records started out simple. Just turning on the funky tape recorder and staff at flipside would just … Continue reading Reviewing records For Flipside Fanzine

Dead D.H. Peligro RIP

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside It is always a shock when someone from the original punk scene passes away. Our youthful rebellion was vulnerable… we all aged and still feel that strong connection. I do and I try not to get me too much into it. All of those drumbeats of so … Continue reading Dead D.H. Peligro RIP

Lycanthropy: My favorite scream from any punk singer… ever.

43 years The last few nights the Coyotes have been howling. I never have heard this before. Loud and in front of my home. As the full moon approaches tomorrow and the few days that follow the first full moon of autumn. I celebrate my many years of this song and a lifelong celebration of … Continue reading Lycanthropy: My favorite scream from any punk singer… ever.

Becky Barton

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside I knew it would happen. It did. I make a stupid declaration about not documenting punk rock anymore. Then a precious face shows up from my youthful rebellion. Donna Rhia is an original Germs member. A Los Angeles punk band that made their history. She was their … Continue reading Becky Barton

KFJC Tape Eleven 12/10/84

A couple weeks ago I joined some speakers, artists, musicians, and authors to share stories about Rock & Roll. Marina Muhlfriendel’s event called OUR LIPS UNSEALED was at Tom Bergin's Irish Pub on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles. She told me her father was a regular friend of this Good ole English Pub. Alex Stein … Continue reading KFJC Tape Eleven 12/10/84

Germ tails and little baby Jesus pins

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Electrify Me Lyrics I let this fire burn inside'Cuz the love I lost in the alleyShe appeared and she disappearedInto a cloud of graffitiGraffitiShe electrify meRadioactive hair stuck in the skyA plastic bag, a gun insideGreen cowboy boots and her black straight legsShe electrify meShe electrify meShe … Continue reading Germ tails and little baby Jesus pins

Have Another Beer

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside For an old gal who still writes letters and keeps her PO Box open though often quite empty. Dad served in WWII and was once stationed in Adelaide Australia. I recently talked to a professor from Queens University of Technology (urban coastal city of Brisbane) John Willsteed … Continue reading Have Another Beer

People, real people, value others not just their created documents. This is what punk rock is.

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant HUD and DEE Pic by Hilda 1979 I am happy to see many podcasts, films and documentaries about punk rock coming out these days. Books too. It is overwhelming to me. I am approached by many due to my special experience as a punk rock journalist. Some treat me … Continue reading People, real people, value others not just their created documents. This is what punk rock is.

Good feelings coming back on a lazy Saturday in the San Fernando Valley.

Punk Rock Historian and Profession Consultant Hudley Flipside Moving slowly out into the world again like a young kid. But instead, I am now an old fool. That suits me just fine. I feel a vacuum feeling drawing me down watching all the big festivals and bands touring. Been to maybe two shows since the … Continue reading Good feelings coming back on a lazy Saturday in the San Fernando Valley.

This is the time for Jose Quavo

Punk Rock Historian and Profession Consultant Hudley Flipside 1976 -1977 HUD the young punk The San Fernando Valley was a lot of fun for a short time. Creating plenty of “amber moments” with Lynn, Sue, and a few others. Today I had to make a Target run for my 100% organic cotton underwear or “panties” … Continue reading This is the time for Jose Quavo

Being Unladylike

Punk Rock Historian and Profession Consultant Hudley Flipside We have not yet learned to value the creativity, courage, and competence required to negotiate the ordinary but devastating frustrations and crises of human experience. Jacobs, Ruth H. Be an Outrageous Older Woman Harper Collins. Kindle Edition. "Alone with just a little bit of soul, right now, … Continue reading Being Unladylike

In The Midnight Hour

Punk Rock Historian, Colleague and Professional Consultant. ~ Hudley Flipside So, this song came forth out of a longing to bring all this tighter together. Fermenting in my being. Diversity, the gospel, soul, rock & roll the wildness and enthusiastic mission of working and recording music. Rise to stardom: "In the Midnight Hour" (1965) The … Continue reading In The Midnight Hour

My Three Solids until the day I die.

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant ~ Hudley Flipside All about a song and beyond ! Waiting in my garden Beginning original post ! July 2022 What makes me the happiest is enjoying the continuity of songs that inspire my animus, helping in the process of my individuation. To be who I am in this … Continue reading My Three Solids until the day I die.