sweet and bitter WHEELING AND DEALING

I saw something unexpected today. Billy Idol got a star on Hollywood Blvd. and Mr. Henry Rollins was the presenter. I saw the photograph on a site. Now and then I do like to reflect on my punk rock glory days. I think upon these two characters that influenced us by their music or words … Continue reading sweet and bitter WHEELING AND DEALING

They took off

Hudley Flipside | Punk Rock Colleague • Historian • Archivist The holidays and my dad’s birthday all bring up memories of my family that I grew up with. It has been about ten years since both of my parents died. They both lived a long, good life. I think it is good to think about … Continue reading They took off

The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

Hudley Flipside | Punk Rock Colleague • Historian • Archivist Pat Fear and Other Stories A few autumns ago, I spent a quiet evening at home, wrapped in a soft blanket under the gentle living room lights. The steady hum of the news created a familiar, calming backdrop. The mood briefly lightens when the narrator … Continue reading The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

Out Of School

A vinyl fanzine... At this time in punk rock history of the 1980s... life was moving fast. Projects at every corner. This kept us running before the wild-fire of punk rock, which was a passion that could not be controlled. So many individuals’ hands were in the multitude of projects that it was hard to … Continue reading Out Of School

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.