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Henry Rollins: on the state of music today

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Fisk Jubilee Singers - Rockin’ Jerusalem (2:07)
(Recorded in 1955)

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The Sonics - Psycho

Since we identified the first rock ‘n roll song a few days ago, now let’s check the first punk rock band. This is a RAW & NASTY production.

The Sonics have been called the first punk rock band and I’m not sure we should dispute this claim. Sure, The Velvet Underground, Stooges, and MC5 were more temperamentally simpatico with what became punk in the mid-’70s, but if you don’t think Gerry Roslie can trade punches with those mofos, you’re crazy. Keep in mind, this is 19-goddamn-65! Roslie’s scream is on par with Fogerty, Larry Parypa’s lead guitar is downright nasty, and how can you not love Bob Bennett’s drum fills? Do they even make punk rock bands like this anymore? If so, how about giving me a heads up?

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Don’t forget to read “A Study in Rock ‘n’ Roll DNA” post from The Adios Lounge for more dirty rock ‘n roll sounds. 

Joseph Burns gives a good rundown of the complex influences that came together in the creation of rock and roll. The only thing he doesn’t mention is that—and this should be obvious, but isn’t—nobody knew at the time that it would define the sound of popular music throughout the world for the next half-century or more.

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Oval - Ah!

Stunning modern dance video for a wicked post-rock number from electronic pioneer and Berliner Markus Popp. Check out the 70-track(!) album O, out on Thrill Jockey next week. Video by Amberley Productions.

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Wanda Jackson – Funnel Of Love 

Born in Oklahoma. She dated Elvis Presley. She toured with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly. She is the Queen of Rockabilly.

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Do I enjoy their music?

Correlation of beards, quality, hypeness

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