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

Spinning Tires with Mike Conley

Michael Conley 1959 to 2008, Band M.I.A. Photo by Kurt Porter 2/28/2023 I just got back from walking around the block in the rain. I love night walks, especially when they allow me to reflect on moments that have shaped my life, and tonight, I found my thoughts drifting to Mike. He was one punk … Continue reading Spinning Tires with Mike Conley

The Man: A new Flopside cOmic Strip

"The Man, no one sees the man, if they do... they live on borrowed time" ~ Film. The Line-Up, 1958 A interpretation song by some guys from the bomb shelter... entertainment by The PEASANTS and the Rusty Blade… "The Man Who Sold the World" is a song written and performed by David Bowie. It is … Continue reading The Man: A new Flopside cOmic Strip

Still trying to figure it out; Punk Wise…or pardon me your love hate is showing dear

By the time the punk scene hit the ‘eighties there was a continuous explosion of riptide underground movements happening at the same time. Bands like X and the Go-Go's went with the big labels. They left the underground punk scene and faded. A mirage in the desert of big media. We did not focus on … Continue reading Still trying to figure it out; Punk Wise…or pardon me your love hate is showing dear

Irrelativity

"...Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! I find comment 'bout my looks irrelativity, Think I'll go and have some fun, 'Cos it's all for free. I'm not searching for a reason to enjoy myself...," - Yardbirds Had one of those dreams of being back at the scene of the 1980s. A club morphed into a Golden Voice … Continue reading Irrelativity

Bubble Gum Flopside Comics

Experience the first bubblegum comic that will blow your socks off… and they’re coming to your local area before we soar into a brighter future with the Mothman!! https://hudleyflipside.com/bubble-gum-flopside-comics-only-two-buck-each/

Generational Differences

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Martin Sprouse and Tim Yohannan (RIP) at the MRR House, 1987 ~ maximumrocknroll.com RIP Tim. I know that Punk Rock is supposed to hate hippies. Joe Strummer pissed on The Beatles, but he was once a hippie before he merged into a street punk as well as … Continue reading Generational Differences

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

Mount Delphi, a song and a bud.

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Pythia Like a newborn baby it just happens ev’ry day ~ Rolling Stones One song to the next is still a motivation in my life. Synchronizing past, present, and future dreams. Joan asked me today, "If I were at the Mount of Delphi what question would I … Continue reading Mount Delphi, a song and a bud.

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

All about a Song II: We are the champions by Queen!

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Sue and Holly June 1976 Graduates Putting this up because it fits with the theme of "All About A Song." They played this song at a punk rock night at the local pub! The bartender was a thorn in my side with his mockery! I was sporting … Continue reading All about a Song II: We are the champions by Queen!

Helen Wrote…about Dead Clubs!!

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant ~ Hudley Flipside Recently, a few of our Los Angeles Clubs have closed or are in the process of transforming. All generations or music scenes go through these changes. Owners and promoters come and go. Yet what is happening now seems as revolutionary as when the underground scene claimed … Continue reading Helen Wrote…about Dead Clubs!!

Hate talking

Recently in an interview. I was asked many questions about days long gone by. I found that one question, yes one, I responded to in a round about way. I found myself floating above my brain. Releasing words which were coming out of my mouth. I looked at the interviewer and he had an in-depth … Continue reading Hate talking

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

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

Leather Jacket bye bye !!

It never was mine, really. This mature Leather Jacket is ready for something different. I moved it around over the last thirty years. I embellished it throughout the early 1980s with the bands that inspired me. Something new is in the air. Time to be an organizer and let go of this Jacket. The kids … Continue reading Leather Jacket bye bye !!

A safety pin from the Punk Rock God !!

(New edit 3/17/2023) RIP Dix Denney The Weirdos at Cobalt Café (rip) Canoga Park, CA. Aug. 2014 “Such knowledge is beyond my reach. Where could I go from your Spirit, or escape your presence? If I ascend to heaven or descend to the depths, you are there. Even across the sea, your hand will guide … Continue reading A safety pin from the Punk Rock God !!

Mr. Fuck Gets Connubial

Punk Rock Humor and the girly girls…

Punk Rock Historian & Colleague and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “And I asked myself about the present: how wide it was, how deep it was, how much was mine to keep.” ― Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five Today is a day of going back and falling into another time of my life. It happens a lot at … Continue reading Punk Rock Humor and the girly girls…