Thursday, August 19, 2021

Ugly Things #57


 What can I say that hasn't already been said about Mike'n'Anja Stax's endeavor, Ugly Things? It's still the premier mag for all things 60's and these days it has even moved into later decades, particularly the 70's, concentrating on the wild punk rock from that era, as well.

This ish has part one of a lengthy interview with my old pal from the Gizmos, Kenne Highland, where he relates the convoluted tale of that band and how it intertwined with O. Rex, the Afrika Korps, The Korps, the Rockabilly Yobs and even the Slickee Boys. See if you can follow this craziness - Laurent Bigot does his best to make it a coherent story. Mike Stax also brings in a tome-like history of Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera, there's a bit on the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison's death, along with articles on the Crees Four, Bobby Patterson, the Panthers, the Roulettes and so much more. 

Of course, the reviews alone are worth the price of admission as you will discover many new items that you never knew you needed - although, it's up to you to determine whether that's a good things or not!

Always informative, always entertaining, always rockin'! Of course, you need this!