Humor and hate… and a little sex on the side.

As we grow older, we tend to remember the funniest times of our life, if the most productive. This popped into my head today and got a round belly laugh going. It was mentioned on the Flipside Memorial Facebook page and with an interview I had with Razorcake fanzine. One of their first online podcasts. … Continue reading Humor and hate… and a little sex on the side.

The Saints Are Touring Again.

Punk Poem by Hudley April /2020 A great dream last night Those best feelings of hanging with your favorite band Touring as they were Family and friends were nearby Chris Bailey was sweet His lovely sly grin shone my way as he looked at me a rich heavy Irish accent formed few words “I’ll see … Continue reading The Saints Are Touring Again.

Over `40 Years of Punk Advertisements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rla2wG7hjeU This video was presented at a UCLA Punk Event 2018; Curating Resistance Punk Conference. Now 2020 is a time where some very important punk bands are celebrating 40 years of punk rock, marking a significant milestone in music history that highlights the genre's evolution and enduring influence. Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine is there, capturing … Continue reading Over `40 Years of Punk Advertisements

Imagine it all coming together again. No

Prince Buster ( Sorry to say Covid-19 hit and this event was canceled. 2020 ) Amazingly we are still alive. Punk Rock Bowling with the celebration of 40 Years of the Circle Jerks and Charged GBH this spring. I am besides myself with joy to be attending. Yes, all the bands seem interesting, yet my … Continue reading Imagine it all coming together again. No

Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Number 54~10 Year Anniversary Issue Paperback Documentary (replica) Punk Rock 1977 – 1987.

This paperwork edition is no longer for sale. I have some left I plan on selling at record swap meets in the future!! New issue available as Hardcover. original front and back cover design and original "Gutty-wuts” ! Integrity is in every image, interview, editorial and advertisement. The project of creating the first Los Angeles … Continue reading Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Number 54~10 Year Anniversary Issue Paperback Documentary (replica) Punk Rock 1977 – 1987.

Get ready for a praying mantis punch…

Praying mantis shows me her story of life, death, and rebirth. For me she is an image or symbol of the divine in all things. I watch the praying mantis in my garden and have taken her image as my logo. She is an amazing little creature, and I relate to her connection to nature. … Continue reading Get ready for a praying mantis punch…

In the Pit: Experience found guilty via an individual’s fingerprints

https://www.facebook.com/AlisonBraunPhotography/ I see how the term Punk Rock is always trying to be defined by many. Yet the real-life definition is not an out their term to read about in academic journals because it is based on the foundation of experience. It is viewed by the action of individuals. As shown by Pudd’nhead Wilson, (1894) … Continue reading In the Pit: Experience found guilty via an individual’s fingerprints

The Avengers, the Dils and the Alley Cats.

In memory of Jimmy Wilsey Flipside Fanzine Image Sunday May 26, 2019. The Avengers, The Dils and The Alley Cats + many special guests (A Celebration of the Life of Jimmy Wilsey) at Echoplex Before the show I went to an Italian Restaurant nearby. I sat at the bar and had a Guinness and a … Continue reading The Avengers, the Dils and the Alley Cats.

SHREDDER….

I never met the guy, nor was he in the secret squirrel club of Flipside Fanzine, but let me tell you, when it comes to interviews, he was like a maestro conducting a symphony of absolute brilliance! Today I got a nice note from Shredder who wrote for the 'zine... so I am adding him … Continue reading SHREDDER….

Rest in skate heaven

Turning 65 is all about going to visit the chiropractor. It was the pogoing or the slam pit that done me in. Sitting in the coffee joint and listening to the retired men talk about how they read the obituary section every day made my dancing john and I laugh. It isn’t funny when it … Continue reading Rest in skate heaven

Who knows and beyond?

It was the year 2038, The old purple haired broad walked slowly down the street. On a big monitor above her she saw that old Flipside Logo. Now part of an advertising campaign for public office. Those people running for office with pig hearts. And she thought it was weirder when she heard the Ramones' … Continue reading Who knows and beyond?

Taking the back door into UCLA or remember sneaking in the bathroom window to get into shows for free?

Mixing the Academy and lived PUNK culture is a concept like a giant punk rocket filled bulging with repertories of sight and sound. A giant punk rocket to the future that explodes into the sky like a fucking loud scream to a new world of fireballs and resistance.... women indulgently included! UCLA Center for Musical … Continue reading Taking the back door into UCLA or remember sneaking in the bathroom window to get into shows for free?

1 – 16 Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Covers. Post

Doing some research and writing and thought I would add this to my site... goes well with the other gallery Flipside Fanzine Covers I have up here. Flipside Issue 1 First Issue issue sold through the mail was to Kristian Hoffman (from the Mumps) ~ Pooch DATE: August 28, 1977. FORMAT: 8 1/2x7” Xerox PAGES: … Continue reading 1 – 16 Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Covers. Post

What Noisy Cats We Are…

Lewis McAdams: In those days cool was a survival mechanism. I made a mistake. I thought the cover was of Bob Mould of Husker Du but instead is Ed Crawford, aka ed fROMOHIO from Firehose. Thanks goes to We Got Power: David Markey. Makes sense to me… Big Frank asked Al if I was on … Continue reading What Noisy Cats We Are…

My Punkalullaby Journal Four

I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value. ~Hermann Hesse My Punkalullaby Journals, one through four, are now included in one paperback book for sale at Amazon. Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine is … Continue reading My Punkalullaby Journal Four

The Seminary of Praying Mantis Grace

The nakedness of woman is the work of God. ~William Blake A Grace for your pleasure, she is one of three that inspires the Muses of the arts…

Stig Stench Interview in Flipside 2010

Hudley Flipside Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant "I am the Chief of my own tribe. I captain my own ship and I fall under no label. I happen to identify and relate to the passion and spirit that is called “Punk Rock.” _ Stig Stench Wow! TBT! The interview Hudley Flipside did … Continue reading Stig Stench Interview in Flipside 2010

Flopside Comics

I was out the other night. "We skipped the light fandango" a bit. Now and then a pint, at the local pub, is a requirement of sanity amongst the battling of our republic. A young local toxicologist asked me, demanded, that he would like some more of my Flopside Bubble Gum Comics. I said I will … Continue reading Flopside Comics

A memory play list for Veterans day

You're only as good as the best thing you've ever done. ~ Billy Wilder Dad a WWII Veteran (RIP) and his Grandson JF. Santa Cruz CA 1992

The film “20th Century Women”

A little spark of truth… and more punk history It was a day of closure and new beginnings. I leased one picture I took around thirty-seven years ago. It is now part of a film that is coming out soon. In the scheme of things, it is a small thing regarding this film. It is … Continue reading The film “20th Century Women”