February 11th memorial.. UCLA Center for Musical Humanities 2018

Punk Rock Historian, Colleague & Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside https://hudleyflipside.com/ucla-los-angeles-flipside-fanzine-54-presentation-paper/

RIP

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Pete Shelly’s voice (RIP) was the unmistakable sound that resonated through the airwaves, leaving an indelible mark on the music scene, especially during those early vinyl days and unforgettable first shows at the Santa Monica Civic. The Germs, led by the enigmatic Darby Crash, were … Continue reading RIP

Saturated English Angelic Youth Gone Wild

Seeing the Buzzcocks live at the Santa Monica Civic around 1979 was utterly amazing. Another Music in a Different Kitchen (1978), Love Bites (1978), and A Different Kind of Tension always were in the air so seeing them live was so exciting. The Spiral Scratch (EP) was a favorite of mine. The lyrics of Break … Continue reading Saturated English Angelic Youth Gone Wild

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.

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.

2016 Film 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

20TH CENTURY WOMEN Photo included in this Film Black Flag with Keith Morris Singing. Last image of this band in their original lineup.1979 Nice to be acknowledged in closing credits.Very honored to be a part of the film. "Black Flag live in the basement of the Church in Hermosa Beach. Greg Ginn, myself, Robo and Chuck "The Duke" sandwiched between Dez Cadena … Continue reading 2016 Film 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

Flipside Fanzine # 2, tight scene of nobodies going nowhere?

Your patina is showing.... before I edited and cleaned up the issue for printing..... My 'initiation woman' who abducted me into the punk scene was Donna Rhia but she no longer was playing drums with the Germs. I am not going to amplify the loss of Lorna Doom because there is enough on social media … Continue reading Flipside Fanzine # 2, tight scene of nobodies going nowhere?

On my mind when i woke up….

I know what I write here. It is the pun-rock curse. A fan, promoter band thing. As a fan it was my dream to meet the bands and the promoters. The intimacy and friendships that formed are endearing for me. There was a time and place about eight years ago that I brought two bands … Continue reading On my mind when i woke up….

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….

The bass / guitar a punk standard

Punk Rock Historian, colleague and professional consultant. Hudley flipside the missing 10 % is unclassified, SNFU or part of the X-files.. so go screw! A dollop for your reading pleasure from 1984 fans. Taken from the letter section of Flipside Fanzine Lee Issue # 44, 1984. We published 7 issues in 1984. This tape is dedicated to … Continue reading The bass / guitar a punk standard

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?

This is who I am. An Artist’s CV

I got the riding on a swing feeling in my belly! March is here, we are waiting for a rain storm. Reflecting over the last six years and after 1,000 posts I have come to realize what The Seminary of Praying Mantis is all about. I can break my blog into four parts; Humor, spirituality, … Continue reading This is who I am. An Artist’s CV

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

My heart is still shaking all over after all these years…

Doing a little reflective researching for my little talk. Always gets my heart beating a little faster. This band insert was one of my favorite ones. My work. But I always wanted to do a newspaper Fanzine. The individuals that made this vinyl fanzine happen are amazing ! What a wild project... a wonder how … Continue reading My heart is still shaking all over after all these years…

Autumn Magic poem six.

Think upon the seals’ barkingOnly then will you see themSharing their magic…The cool of the fog,The foam from a waveCoffee in a cup.Old-school arcadeTicket from a master psychic in a booth,Walking, talking, and smiling…Driving, feeling, all togetherTunnels and dark canyons.The Mermaids are singingThe universe is glowing…The marina is fullHalloween flagsAnd gibbous moon.

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…

Promotional Post for the last My Punk@lullaby, Journal Four

Journal number Four not for sale anymore. Now merged into a memoir My Punkalullaby The Tape Recorder Issue. I dedicate this journal to the one and only tape recorder we used at Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine. 1979 - 1989. On the cover is one of my favorite pics of the early punk scene with Subhumans … Continue reading Promotional Post for the last My Punk@lullaby, Journal Four

Slash and Flipside on ROQ late 1970s

Punk Rock Historian, Colleague and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside "Records.....Records....and Records !!!!!" ~ Mike Vallejo If you lived as a teen in the late '70s or during the '80s you were most likely riding the original wave or skating the rebellious cement of the original punk rock scene in some way, shape or form. Mike … Continue reading Slash and Flipside on ROQ late 1970s