as many of you know from watching the Five, i've played the Cramps dozens of times in my intro's and outro's. I firmly believe they might be the truest incarnation of real rock and roll since Jerry Lee Lewis.
This review of their debut album, "Songs the Lord Taught Us" nails it completely. Produced by Alex Chilton, it was a brilliant fiery alien mess. I bought it 40 years ago, and I still play it almost every week. I even learned the song "TV Set" when i started playing guitar again (If you ever want to hear a great remake of this song, check out what Spoon did with it).
one of my great regrets: I spent an evening at Lux and Poison's house in southern california, getting drunk. I brought them a lamp as a gift. I took notes and recorded the evening. Less than a week later I was fired from my job as editor in chief for Stuff Magazine, so the article which was going to be called "My Dinner with the Cramps" never ran (and was never written). I have no idea where that micro-cassette went. I moved to LA for a bit, then to London. Somewhere that cassette is in a cardboard box, buried forever among other boxes. It crushes me.
So here's the article. It might get you to investigate a legendary band. if you're not used to "psychobilly," you might hate it. But any flippant dismissals, or any deviation from the topic to angry political rants, on this happy post, will earn you a flippant dismissal from me!
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-cramps-songs-the-lord-taught-us/
Congratulations to @NJFLA and @SGKusmertz. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Greg and the Panelists.
@NJFLA What’s something that instantly tests your willpower?
@SGKusmertz Which of your character traits do you hope to pass on to your next generation?
Congratulations to @IMP85. Your Huli Huli recipe was chosen for tonight’s Sunday Suppers. After a fierce showdown between Imp amd @Arius-Trychus, the sugar won this round. I got the entries down to two and Mark chose the winner. Oh, and it was delicious. Sorry @Arius-Trychus, sweet always talks louder for Mark.
@Imp85, please keep an eye out for an email from a Gutter Team Member.
Thank you to everyone who shared recipes and helped keep my temporary “toaster oven, bbq, and crockpot era” alive. Here’s hoping to the kitchen face look flies by fast.
Congratulations to @ACDC_Guy and @Ted_Prohowich. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Greg and the panelists.
@ACDC_Guy What was your first make out song and what grade were you in?
@Ted_Prohowich Tell us about a time someone gave you advice you didn't follow. Was the outcome good, bad, or ugly?
He knows black licorice is my favorite, but work had an abundance of Red. He brought home three packs for me, and I never been picky about shape, size or color of my bad decisions. Let’s not talk about what Chris @GGsister2 and I did earlier in the day.
What’s a snack you will never turn down no matter the brand, flavor, or color?
Thanks to all the Gutters that came out last weekend. Y'all were great! We look forward to seeing everyone in Vegas and then Clarksville for Greg's Birthday!
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Was on my neighborhood locals discussing gas prices and a couple of blue hairs went off on how terrible Trump is. One woman said in all caps “I will not celebrate the USA 250 birthday because Trump is President”. All I could think was that poor lady spending all that energy on hate. I spent my energy taking a walk on the beach and taking my kayak out for a spin around the pond. I bet I am much happier than she is. Bless her heart ❤️!
