Rhythm guitarist Bob Casale of Devo—"Bob 2" to lead guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh's "Bob 1," and younger brother of bassist Gerald Casale—died yesterday, reportedly of heart failure. Here is the band putting a cold shiny bolt-gun to the forehead of the staggering no-longer-youth culture of the '60s and '70s, covering…
Life is maddening and dull. People are treacherous. It is impossible to have any peace without being lonesome. Our species fell into a trap of words and routines. William S. Burroughs was born a century ago today, made many detailed complaints to the Management, and died in 1997.
The city of Boston is like that childhood best friend you introduce to adult friends with repeated reassurances like, "Sometimes he flips over cars when he's drunk, but he's really great" and "Yes, he wears khakis, but he's incredibly liberal thinker" and "No, really, he talks funny, but just give him a chance." And…
Joyce Linehan is the former manager of the Lemonheads, Sub Pop's Boston rep, and the manager of songwriter Joe Pernice. Courtney Love wrote "Doll Parts" staying at Linehan's place. But she's also the Massachusetts-based activist whose supportive urging helped convince Elizabeth Warren to run against Republican goof…
A performance by punk band Cro-Mags was postponed yesterday after the band's founder and former bassist attacked two current group members in their dressing room. Harley Flanagan burst in right before the group was about to take the stage and started attacking with a hunting knife and his teeth.
Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten, 1977: "God save the Queen/And her fascist regime." Former Sex Pistol John Lydon, 2010: "I loved the fact William gave Kate Diana's engagement ring... He does have that slightly shoddy look but he's all right."
[Sex Pistols manager and punk impresario Malcolm McLaren was laid to rest Thursday in a coffin spray-painted "Too Fast to Live Too Young to Die," which arrived in a horse-drawn hearse with an anarchy-themed floral display. Pic via Getty]
