The Clayton Patterson Show

10.1.18

Clayton is joined by "Irish" Johnny Turner, Marvin Moskowitz & Freddie Oil for a boxing oriented episode of the Clayton Patterson Show.

Johnny Turner, who grew up in Coney Island, had a long career as a professional boxer. He fought regularly at Madison Square Garden, and at a time, was the 5th ranked welterweight contender. His professional boxing career began in 1975 and ended in 1984. He retired with a record of 42-6-2 (32 KOs). As a pro, Turner became a marquee attraction. A highlight of his career, he says, was stopping Frankie Benitez, the brother of Wilfred, in eight rounds at MSG in 1978.

He also acted in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" alongside Robert De Niro -- playing a rival boxer to De Niro's Jake LaMotta (among other contributions to the film). Prior to the film, film-stars Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, as well as director Martin Scorsese, were in Turner's dressing room for three consecutive fights.

Marvin Moskowitz, a regular guest of The Clayton Patterson Show, is a boxing and tattoo historian -- and was an amateur boxer as well. Marvin and Johnny record their memories of the time the two fought -- which ended in a first round knock-out in the favor of Turner, the far more accomplished boxer.

In studio we were also joined by Elsa Rensaa and Marvin Moskowitz's nephew Alex.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

10.1.18

Clayton is joined by "Irish" Johnny Turner, Marvin Moskowitz & Freddie Oil for a boxing oriented episode of the Clayton Patterson Show.

Johnny Turner, who grew up in Coney Island, had a long career as a professional boxer. He fought regularly at Madison Square Garden, and at a time, was the 5th ranked welterweight contender. His professional boxing career began in 1975 and ended in 1984. He retired with a record of 42-6-2 (32 KOs). As a pro, Turner became a marquee attraction. A highlight of his career, he says, was stopping Frankie Benitez, the brother of Wilfred, in eight rounds at MSG in 1978.

He also acted in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" alongside Robert De Niro -- playing a rival boxer to De Niro's Jake LaMotta (among other contributions to the film). Prior to the film, film-stars Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, as well as director Martin Scorsese, were in Turner's dressing room for three consecutive fights.

Marvin Moskowitz, a regular guest of The Clayton Patterson Show, is a boxing and tattoo historian -- and was an amateur boxer as well. Marvin and Johnny record their memories of the time the two fought -- which ended in a first round knock-out in the favor of Turner, the far more accomplished boxer.

In studio we were also joined by Elsa Rensaa and Marvin Moskowitz's nephew Alex.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

10.1.18

Clayton is joined by "Irish" Johnny Turner, Marvin Moskowitz & Freddie Oil for a boxing oriented episode of the Clayton Patterson Show.

Johnny Turner, who grew up in Coney Island, had a long career as a professional boxer. He fought regularly at Madison Square Garden, and at a time, was the 5th ranked welterweight contender. His professional boxing career began in 1975 and ended in 1984. He retired with a record of 42-6-2 (32 KOs). As a pro, Turner became a marquee attraction. A highlight of his career, he says, was stopping Frankie Benitez, the brother of Wilfred, in eight rounds at MSG in 1978.

He also acted in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" alongside Robert De Niro -- playing a rival boxer to De Niro's Jake LaMotta (among other contributions to the film). Prior to the film, film-stars Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, as well as director Martin Scorsese, were in Turner's dressing room for three consecutive fights.

Marvin Moskowitz, a regular guest of The Clayton Patterson Show, is a boxing and tattoo historian -- and was an amateur boxer as well. Marvin and Johnny record their memories of the time the two fought -- which ended in a first round knock-out in the favor of Turner, the far more accomplished boxer.

In studio we were also joined by Elsa Rensaa and Marvin Moskowitz's nephew Alex.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

9.24.18

Clayton is joined by punk drummer and artist Eric Blitz and artist J Gonzalez Blitz. They discuss Eric's career as a drummer, particularly in 1980s NYC; Eric's struggles with addiction, cerebral palsy, and homelessness; Eric and J's relationship and current projects; and more.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

9.24.18

Clayton is joined by punk drummer and artist Eric Blitz and artist J Gonzalez Blitz. They discuss Eric's career as a drummer, particularly in 1980s NYC; Eric's struggles with addiction, cerebral palsy, and homelessness; Eric and J's relationship and current projects; and more.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

9.24.18

Clayton is joined by punk drummer and artist Eric Blitz and artist J Gonzalez Blitz. They discuss Eric's career as a drummer, particularly in 1980s NYC; Eric's struggles with addiction, cerebral palsy, and homelessness; Eric and J's relationship and current projects; and more.

The Clayton Patterson Show is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

The Clayton Patterson Show is produced by Weston Priest

Recorded 9.17.18

Clayton is joined again by longtime friend, and nyc tattoo innovator, Wes Wood.

Wes's previous interview with Clayton: https://soundcloud.com/clayton-patterson-show/the-clayton-patterson-show-w-wes-wood

Wes Wood -- a pivotal figure in the history of tattooing, particularly in New York City.

"When New York City repealed the ban on tattooing, they looked to Wes Wood to help lay the foundation for the new health codes. As owner of Unimax Supply Company, an international provider of all things body art, Wes is well versed in mechanics, sterilization procedures and wound healing. Thirty-six years had passed since the city falsely claimed that there had been a hepatitis outbreak linked to tattooing.

Growing up on Long Island in the ’50s, Wes went to school, participated in two sports a year, learned an instrument (he played the tenor sax with the Emeralds on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1959) and joined a couple of clubs. “Things were very structured then,” explains Wes. “It was a different kind of life.” After earning a degree in English, a brief stint as a Merchant Marine and a few years as co-owner of a successful printing business, Wes caught tattoo fever. After learning to tattoo, he became quite interested in how the equipment was made. Though he had little prior experience as a machinist, he was quite comfortable making things by hand. Learning the basics of machine-building, tube- and needle-making from a friend, creating Unimax was a natural transition. Supplies were difficult to come by and Wes saw a great opportunity to fill the need. “We were the first that I know of to offer pre-sterilized needles and equipment,” he recalls. Unimax quickly grew beyond its humble beginnings in Wes’ apartment. Following a brief stay in a basement on the Lower East Side, the company found its home at 503 Broadway, where the core of the business still operates today.

In 1990, Wes decided to open a shop, Canal Street Tattoo, in an office space on the second floor at 365 Canal Street. “I wanted a place to demonstrate that the machines and needles we made were of good quality” says Wes. He was tattooing occasionally, until Anil Gupta, who was just beginning his career, joined the team. However, once Anil was ready to work on his own, Wes no longer needed to tattoo. Canal Street soon became Kaleidoscope, to better represent Anil’s fine-art contributions to the studio. The shop, by the way, operated openly even though it was still illegal to tattoo within the city limits.

In 1997, Wes entered his next venture with Sean Vasquez, who was working at Kaleidoscope, and opened Sacred Body Art Emporium on Broadway in SoHo. Sacred was a true emporium offering everything imaginable related to all forms of body art. Just a few months later, Sacred moved to 365 Canal Street just downstairs from Kaleidoscope. Occupying the street level, second floor and even the basement, Sacred became what might have been the largest tattoo parlor in history. It was so grand it even spawned a sister shop, Bowery Tattoo.

Wes also played an important role in the organization of the first New York City Tattoo Convention. Steve Bonge, Clayton Patterson and Butch Garcia, the convention organizers, found Wes to be their liaison with the Health Department. He worked with the agency to create a temporary licensing for visiting artists and guaranteed safe practices and proper sterilization."

TEXT FROM : misterroadtripper.wordpress.com/2010/11/0…wes-wood/

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is produced by Weston Priest & Adam Oyunge

Recorded 9.17.18

Clayton is joined again by longtime friend, and nyc tattoo innovator, Wes Wood.

Wes's previous interview with Clayton: https://soundcloud.com/clayton-patterson-show/the-clayton-patterson-show-w-wes-wood

Wes Wood -- a pivotal figure in the history of tattooing, particularly in New York City.

"When New York City repealed the ban on tattooing, they looked to Wes Wood to help lay the foundation for the new health codes. As owner of Unimax Supply Company, an international provider of all things body art, Wes is well versed in mechanics, sterilization procedures and wound healing. Thirty-six years had passed since the city falsely claimed that there had been a hepatitis outbreak linked to tattooing.

Growing up on Long Island in the ’50s, Wes went to school, participated in two sports a year, learned an instrument (he played the tenor sax with the Emeralds on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1959) and joined a couple of clubs. “Things were very structured then,” explains Wes. “It was a different kind of life.” After earning a degree in English, a brief stint as a Merchant Marine and a few years as co-owner of a successful printing business, Wes caught tattoo fever. After learning to tattoo, he became quite interested in how the equipment was made. Though he had little prior experience as a machinist, he was quite comfortable making things by hand. Learning the basics of machine-building, tube- and needle-making from a friend, creating Unimax was a natural transition. Supplies were difficult to come by and Wes saw a great opportunity to fill the need. “We were the first that I know of to offer pre-sterilized needles and equipment,” he recalls. Unimax quickly grew beyond its humble beginnings in Wes’ apartment. Following a brief stay in a basement on the Lower East Side, the company found its home at 503 Broadway, where the core of the business still operates today.

In 1990, Wes decided to open a shop, Canal Street Tattoo, in an office space on the second floor at 365 Canal Street. “I wanted a place to demonstrate that the machines and needles we made were of good quality” says Wes. He was tattooing occasionally, until Anil Gupta, who was just beginning his career, joined the team. However, once Anil was ready to work on his own, Wes no longer needed to tattoo. Canal Street soon became Kaleidoscope, to better represent Anil’s fine-art contributions to the studio. The shop, by the way, operated openly even though it was still illegal to tattoo within the city limits.

In 1997, Wes entered his next venture with Sean Vasquez, who was working at Kaleidoscope, and opened Sacred Body Art Emporium on Broadway in SoHo. Sacred was a true emporium offering everything imaginable related to all forms of body art. Just a few months later, Sacred moved to 365 Canal Street just downstairs from Kaleidoscope. Occupying the street level, second floor and even the basement, Sacred became what might have been the largest tattoo parlor in history. It was so grand it even spawned a sister shop, Bowery Tattoo.

Wes also played an important role in the organization of the first New York City Tattoo Convention. Steve Bonge, Clayton Patterson and Butch Garcia, the convention organizers, found Wes to be their liaison with the Health Department. He worked with the agency to create a temporary licensing for visiting artists and guaranteed safe practices and proper sterilization."

TEXT FROM : misterroadtripper.wordpress.com/2010/11/0…wes-wood/

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is produced by Weston Priest & Adam Oyunge

Recorded 9.17.18

Clayton is joined again by longtime friend, and nyc tattoo innovator, Wes Wood.

Wes's previous interview with Clayton: https://soundcloud.com/clayton-patterson-show/the-clayton-patterson-show-w-wes-wood

Wes Wood -- a pivotal figure in the history of tattooing, particularly in New York City.

"When New York City repealed the ban on tattooing, they looked to Wes Wood to help lay the foundation for the new health codes. As owner of Unimax Supply Company, an international provider of all things body art, Wes is well versed in mechanics, sterilization procedures and wound healing. Thirty-six years had passed since the city falsely claimed that there had been a hepatitis outbreak linked to tattooing.

Growing up on Long Island in the ’50s, Wes went to school, participated in two sports a year, learned an instrument (he played the tenor sax with the Emeralds on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1959) and joined a couple of clubs. “Things were very structured then,” explains Wes. “It was a different kind of life.” After earning a degree in English, a brief stint as a Merchant Marine and a few years as co-owner of a successful printing business, Wes caught tattoo fever. After learning to tattoo, he became quite interested in how the equipment was made. Though he had little prior experience as a machinist, he was quite comfortable making things by hand. Learning the basics of machine-building, tube- and needle-making from a friend, creating Unimax was a natural transition. Supplies were difficult to come by and Wes saw a great opportunity to fill the need. “We were the first that I know of to offer pre-sterilized needles and equipment,” he recalls. Unimax quickly grew beyond its humble beginnings in Wes’ apartment. Following a brief stay in a basement on the Lower East Side, the company found its home at 503 Broadway, where the core of the business still operates today.

In 1990, Wes decided to open a shop, Canal Street Tattoo, in an office space on the second floor at 365 Canal Street. “I wanted a place to demonstrate that the machines and needles we made were of good quality” says Wes. He was tattooing occasionally, until Anil Gupta, who was just beginning his career, joined the team. However, once Anil was ready to work on his own, Wes no longer needed to tattoo. Canal Street soon became Kaleidoscope, to better represent Anil’s fine-art contributions to the studio. The shop, by the way, operated openly even though it was still illegal to tattoo within the city limits.

In 1997, Wes entered his next venture with Sean Vasquez, who was working at Kaleidoscope, and opened Sacred Body Art Emporium on Broadway in SoHo. Sacred was a true emporium offering everything imaginable related to all forms of body art. Just a few months later, Sacred moved to 365 Canal Street just downstairs from Kaleidoscope. Occupying the street level, second floor and even the basement, Sacred became what might have been the largest tattoo parlor in history. It was so grand it even spawned a sister shop, Bowery Tattoo.

Wes also played an important role in the organization of the first New York City Tattoo Convention. Steve Bonge, Clayton Patterson and Butch Garcia, the convention organizers, found Wes to be their liaison with the Health Department. He worked with the agency to create a temporary licensing for visiting artists and guaranteed safe practices and proper sterilization."

TEXT FROM : misterroadtripper.wordpress.com/2010/11/0…wes-wood/

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is produced by Weston Priest & Adam Oyunge

Recorded 9.10.18

Clayton is joined by Baba Austin of Vintage Tattoo Art Parlor in Highland Park, Northeast Los Angeles. Baba is tattooer with 29 years of experience, apprenticed under Jonathan Shaw in New York in 1989, and remains one of the last of tattooers keeping that era of tattooing alive. The two and a half hour interview proves to be one of the most intriguing and informative episodes of The Clayton Patterson Show. For anyone interested in tattooing and tattoo history -- this is a great one.

Baba's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/babaxx11/

Listen on itunes podcasts:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clayton-patterson-show/id1435824761?mt=2

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is live Mondays @ 6pm on 8ball Radio online at 8ballradio.nyc

"The Clayton Patterson Show" is produced by Weston Priest & Adam Oyunge