Sunday funnies old Flopside cOmics…

Ezekiel Wheel Mr. Fuck “God is Every fucking man.” “And the word of the lord came to me:Mortal, prophesy and say: thus says the Lord; Say:A sword, a sword is sharpened,it is also polished;It is sharpened for slaughter,honed to flash like lightning!How can we make merry?You have despised the rod.”~ EZEKIEL 21 8-10. I never … Continue reading Sunday funnies old Flopside cOmics…

I don’t do that…

Nacho and Whiskey I blow away the festivals Flying whimsical hairy-seeds of a dandelion… My wish? idealize… idol… legend I wish to blow away. I don’t do that punk bands Not the punk scene. It once was my life I lived intimately in it like a noodle in a bowl of Top Ramen. Juicy and … Continue reading I don’t do that…

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/

Courtly love as in the Knights of the Round Table.

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “They both laughed and drank to each other; they had never tasted sweeter liquor in all their lives. And in that moment they fell so deeply in love that their hearts would never be divided. So the destiny of Tristan and Isolde was ordained.” ― Sir Thomas … Continue reading Courtly love as in the Knights of the Round Table.

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.

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

Dec 6th -We Read at Stories Books and Cafe In Echo Park

Photo by the great Gary Leonard Keith, Hudley, Chris, Annette and Iris) Group shot taken last month after our fun (and a little drizzly) reading at Stories Books and Café.

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

Integrity is in every image, interview, editorial and advertisement. The project of creating the first Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine # 54 Ten Year Anniversary issue is a scan of issue one through fifty. Different technology back in 1987 but our HP Laser printer in office and camera, set up in our garage, both helped in … Continue reading Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Number 54~10 Year Anniversary Issue Paperback Documentary (replica) Punk Rock 1977 – 1987.

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.

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

4th fave song… bunch of goons !

My 4th favorite song is Vandals - I Want To Be A Cowboy . As a young punk all the words were being thrown around. Anarchy, chaos, discord and mayhem. It rang around me via songs, voices and written lyrics and published fanzines. and punk friends. I never thought the ideals I supported would manifest … Continue reading 4th fave song… bunch of goons !

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….

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?

A punkytale

A punkytale as oral tradition as bards of old Rockin’ in my rockin’ chair Rockin’ in my rockin’ dreams We all are elder punks now The first of the punk rockers A youthful explosion… March 28, 2018 The Dream Last Night The dream was long but what I remember is we had a big back … Continue reading A punkytale

Nicole Wegner : PARALLEL PLANES – A DOCUMENTARY ESSAY ABOUT INDEPENDENCE AND MUSIC

"This film pays homage to the American DIY spirit and the diversity of the US musical landscape outside the commercial music industry. While many other music films never make it beyond hero worship, director Nicole Wegner consistently maintains eye level with her twelve interview partners,..." Director: Nicole WegnerYear: 2017Duration: 100 Language: English http://syndicado.com/menu/parallel-planes/ https://parallel-planes.com/the-artists-bands/ "Minor Threat … Continue reading Nicole Wegner : PARALLEL PLANES – A DOCUMENTARY ESSAY ABOUT INDEPENDENCE AND MUSIC

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

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?

Live Fast Die Young Happy Happy Mr. John Joseph Lydon

It seems strange now but at 21 I thought life would not go on much longer. We were wild nonconformists ready to take on the status quo. Here we are years later. Some of us are still creatively pulling strong and talking about our wilder days. Na, Na, Na, Na, Nooooooo ! ! August 1981: … Continue reading Live Fast Die Young Happy Happy Mr. John Joseph Lydon

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…