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.

The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

Punk Rock Historian, Colleague and professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Pat Fear and Other Stories A few years on, the narrator describes a composed evening at home, enveloped in a soft blanket beneath the gentle illumination of the living room lights. The steady background hum of the news provides a familiar atmosphere during this tranquil time. … Continue reading The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

Stop being a sap !

There are lots of pros and cons about the past solar eclipse. I think it is cool. I did not go to see it. There are plenty of beautiful images online to see. I can think of eclipses in my life though. One of them was Joe Strummer. His voice had an eclipse on my … Continue reading Stop being a sap !

Publications for reading pleasure…

Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 Celebration I hope you enjoy the coming eclipse. If you are already there or travel the journey to get there...If you need some reading material while waiting or after it is over and back to normal life... here is my stuff for your reading pleasure.... here is some eclipse … Continue reading Publications for reading pleasure…

Sociology of Punk Rock Presentation for Whittier College

Punk rock Memorial Day… this is one of my first presentations and it just happened to be at Whittier college. I presented this at Whittier College, a place that holds special significance, as it is in celebration of the very roots where Flipside was created and published. Nestled within the little sleepy town of Whittier, … Continue reading Sociology of Punk Rock Presentation for Whittier College

All About A Song III big gorilla

One band I have seen live more than Charged GBH and The Adolescents are The Dickies; how many times,’ who knows but close to the stars in the Milky Way. An excellent band and even if Leonard Graves Phillips blocked me from his Facebook site, I will always love his band and one song in … Continue reading All About A Song III big gorilla

Tell Us the Truth

Sham 69 are playing around. Shows with good and bad reviews. As though my heart does not sense the beating heart of another comrade, from my youthful rebellion, who touches the soil of the land. Dancing around and around in my room like Rumpelstiltskin around a fire singing these simple words; “They don't understand no … Continue reading Tell Us the Truth

Coyote Green Stone Story

This story needs to be told about what my friend Coyote is doing this year. His story is hounding me to be told and so Coyote blows his ideas in the mist falling as humid drops on my eyelids. “Coyote how are you and your children handling this hot weather? Are you going to come … Continue reading Coyote Green Stone Story

Round-Up 30-minute Maniac

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside 2014 Post "...and those of you in the balcony can just rattle your jewelry." ~John Lennon Cause no one needs a fanzine anymore... Originally a 2014 post I was 56 and youngest son was 14. Now I am 64 and he is going to college … Continue reading Round-Up 30-minute Maniac

Go through girls like I go through fines… But I’ll never leave my car.

MAN AND MACHINE b/w PEACE THRU' POWER GROUPS FIRST RECORDING SESSION spring 1982 (Ron Emory and Mike Roche knew who they were ) "Posh and Jack both say: Please don't drink and drive! Limited Edition On Colored Vinyl Knowing that True Sounds of Liberty or T.S.O.L. are in Europe having fun NOW...makes it all seem worth while. Jack Grisham … Continue reading Go through girls like I go through fines… But I’ll never leave my car.

The Case of David Blevins aka Dave Damage

Flipside Fanzine # 27 Cover 45 Grave Image by ROBERT HILL Dave Damage & Pete and a couple of gals...1980s..Ironic you think? He had the bluest eyes of a borderline serial killer, He could memorize lyrics live, Reciting them back after the show, He also told me, “Did you ever notice that you could carry … Continue reading The Case of David Blevins aka Dave Damage

Tape recorder #1 shit worker at Flipside Fanzine

Shit worker, staph or staff... what the fuck? Al Flipside was like a high school principal when it came to us showing our mugs in Flipside fanzine—seriously, he took it as life and death! I mean, who knew a cover could be my personal “let’s defy authority” moment? Here I am, striking a pose with … Continue reading Tape recorder #1 shit worker at Flipside Fanzine

Happy Birthday Mr. Crash

I am not the faithful fan as many seem to be of the Germs or Darby. There are many that knew him better than I did. I rolled in the same wave that moved that early Los Angeles punk scene. He was one of the unique originals, the few Los Angeles punks. “In the vacuum … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mr. Crash

I told X-8

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Note 2/20/24. Below are two posts about a leather jacket. I sold it to a collector. I got a postcard a few years later asking if I wanted it back for a trade. The address was not clear. I would like it back. I was … Continue reading I told X-8

Discord Punk History…

Every time I get an itching to look at what I have saved from years gone by I am amazed at what I find... funny, I go looking for something and find something else just as rich.

Minor Threat,The Beatles & Straight Edge~Twinkies or potato chips.

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian Hudley Flipside This is an embellished non-fiction memory. I am always open to comments that differ from my memories. The eighties went by fast and so much happened; besides there were countless bands we dealt with on a constant basis... my mind does play tricks on me. (Based on my … Continue reading Minor Threat,The Beatles & Straight Edge~Twinkies or potato chips.

A note on Helen Jewel and The Misfits.

PUNK ROCK COLLEAGUE & HISTORIAN AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT HUDLEY FLIPSIDE Hudley An Original Fiend Club Member I wrote this post a few years ago about my youthful rebellion. With much insight and pain, I wrestle with my past now as a senior citizen crone who is also a punk rocker, a curse, I'm sure. If … Continue reading A note on Helen Jewel and The Misfits.

A feeling

For me Punk Rock is and was and will always be about how it makes me feel. For me it is not about how you look, not what you collect or who you know. It is about friends that are committed to a way of seeing and feeling life... it will endure as long as … Continue reading A feeling