Ugly Things

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Ugly Things episodes

  • CRIME: Hank Rank interview

    In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Hank Rank, drummer for the seminal 1970s West Coast punk rock group, CRIME: San Francisco’s First & Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Band.


    FOR MORE ON CRIME:

    Watch: "San Francisco's First and Only Rock'n'Roll Movie: CRIME 1978" here:

    https://crimesf.com/products/crime-movie


    Crime Official Website: http://www.crimesf.com

    *Ugly Things Magazine #14, 1995: http://www.ugly-things.com




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    https://ugly-things.com/




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    Web site: http://discograffiti.com/

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    1 hr 27 min
  • P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails

    In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68.


    https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/


    Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more.


    Check out Ugly Things Magazine:


    https://ugly-things.com/


    To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast:


    Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153

    Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw

    Web site: http://discograffiti.com/

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    1 hr 10 min
  • P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years

    In this unforgettable episode, Mike Stax talks to singer and hell-raiser P.J. Proby, who shares amazing stories about his early days in the music business in Hollywood, 1957-64, and his momentous arrival in England in 1964 to appear on a Beatles TV special.


    https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/


    Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more.


    Check out Ugly Things Magazine:


    https://ugly-things.com/


    To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast:


    Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153

    Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti

    Podfollow: ⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/1592182331⁠⁠ (https://podfollow.com/1592182331)

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw

    Web site: http://discograffiti.com/


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    1 hr 8 min
  • 40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History

    In this special episode we’re flipping the script with guest host Carl Rusk interviewing Mike Stax about the 40-year history of Ugly Things magazine—the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll fanzine.


    Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more.


    Learn more about Carl Rusk at http://carlrusk.com/


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    https://ugly-things.com/



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    1 hr 20 min
  • The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell

    In this episode we went deep into the Ugly Things archives for an unforgettable conversation with Sean Bonniwell of the Music Machine, one of the most original and innovative garage bands of the ‘60s. The interview with the visionary songwriter and musician was conducted by Mike Stax and Carl Rusk in 1983 and appeared in Issue #2 of the magazine.


    http://www.bonniwellmusicmachine.com/index.html


    Check out the magazine: http://ugly-things.com/

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll

    Mike Stax chats with Peter Stanfield, the author of two groundbreaking new books, Pin-Ups 1972: Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll, and The Who: A Band With Built-In Hate. Topics of discussion include the rock scene and the early days of punk in the UK in the 1970s, rock journalism, Mick Farren, David Bowie, the Who, and the Yardbirds.


    https://www.peterstanfield.com/


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    1 hr 11 min
  • Summer Update and Special Announcement!

    Ugly Things 40th Anniversary Weekender, August 25-27, San Diego. 

    Come join us at the Casbah and the Whistle Stop for a celebration of 40 years of bringing you the very best in garage, psychedelic and beat music! We have some great bands and DJ's lined up, including: The Nashville Ramblers, the Uni Boys ,the Wyld Gooms, the Loons, and Spanish psych rockers Mohama Saz from Madrid.

    Don't miss it!

    Evening events @casbahsandiego 

    https://www.casbahmusic.com/venues/the-casbah-san-diego/

    Lunchtime events @whistlestopbar

    https://whistlestopbar.com/ 

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    4 min
  • MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

    Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb. Don shares stories about the band’s formation and the making of their monumental 1967 debut album.


    Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here:

    http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grape/

    Cam's forthcoming book on Skip Spence: "Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence"

    https://omnibuspress.com/products/weighted-down-the-complicated-life-of-skip-spence


    For all things Moby Grape, visit the website:

    https://mobygrape.us/


    Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more.


    Check out Ugly Things Magazine:

    https://ugly-things.com/



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    1 hr 2 min
  • Private Press Records: Paul Major & Dave Gebroe

    Mike Stax talks to the ultimate psychedelic record expert Paul Major and Dave Gebroe, host and producer of the Discograffiti podcast, about the strange, alluring world of 1960s and ‘70s private press albums.


    Support us by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more.


    Check out Ugly Things Magazine:

    https://ugly-things.com/



    Connect with Dave Gebroe and Discograffiti at the links below:


    Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group:

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    Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw

    Web site: http://discograffiti.com/

    Email: [email protected]

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    57 min
  • THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES: Cyril Jordan

    In this episode Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands.  In this episode, Cyril shares stories about the making of their seminal albums Sneakers, Supersnazz, Flamingo and Teenage Head, and pays tribute to their original lead singer and driving force through the sixties and early seventies, Roy Loney.


    Check out Ugly Things Magazine:

    https://ugly-things.com/

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    1 hr 16 min

About Ugly Things

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Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was…