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The Gene Tryp

The most immediate memory I have of the Gene Tryp,  is supporting Husker Du at the Marquee. We’d played the Marquee quite a few times before, certainly with the Icicle Works. But to support a band who meant so much to me was a dream come true.
I can clearly recall hanging out with them in the dressing room back stage, asking all sorts of questions, some really dumb ( “hey Bob, is Greg gay?” ) and some technical, about Bob Mould’s fiery guitar sound. [Read more →]

Punk part 1

 

Well, as I’ve documented on Psychedelicgaragepunk.com, as the Prog years petered, and Pub Rock became more New Wave, England in the 70’s was a very exciting place. Unless you’re of an age to remember, it’s hard to imagine just how exciting and revolutionary the 70’s were, just like no doubt people who lived in the Swinging 60’s would have. [Read more →]