On this special edition of the podcast, we are joined by Paul Marotta, who played in several legendary Cleveland bands including The Styrenes, The Mirrors, and The Electric Eels. Paul also has the distinct honor as having been the man who hired the host of this show to his very first job in the music business..Yes it's True.

The Electric Eels were a pioneering band in the early Cleveland punk scene, known for their chaotic, raw sound and experimental approach to punk rock. While they didn’t gain widespread recognition during their brief existence in the mid-1970s, they’ve since become influential in the punk and underground music worlds.

The Mirrors were another significant band in Cleveland’s 1970s punk and new wave scene, known for their blend of early punk energy and melodic pop sensibilities. While they never achieved widespread fame, their music and style have become highly regarded by fans of Cleveland’s underground music history.

The Styrenes were another key band in the 1970s Cleveland punk scene, known for their unique blend of garage rock, punk energy, and raw, often chaotic performances. Like many of the bands from this era, they were more influential in the underground scene than they were commercially successful during their time. 

Music

The Styrenes "One Fanzine Reader Writes"

The Styrenes "Drano In Your Veins"

The Styrenes "All The Wrong People Are Dying"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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