LIFE STINKS Ohio Rock & Roll: July 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012

Bold Chicken

Fantastic record label Hozac is putting out a vinyl archive release (Smog Veil put a CD out in 2006) of Akron's 1972 proto-punk/glam rock band, Bold Chicken. Featuring members of The Rubber City Rebels this is a MUST HAVE for you Ohio proto-punk enthusiasts. Lots of wacked out glam boogie guitar playing with screaming/sinister/goofy vocals. Obviously they didn't take themselves too seriously which is half the fun! Check out the track below and get hooked!

"Are We Not Men?" The Devo Documentary

Hey friends, these fine gentlemen are making one seriously cool Devo documentary and need your help with the post-production funds. So far it looks AMAZING! Take your Internet currency right over to their kickstarter STAT!

LIFE STINKS N OHIO?

This blog is a hub for all things original Rock & Roll that came out of Ohio pre-internet. I'll be posting interviews old and (hopefully) new, music, insights, videos and photos of the ridiculously overlooked musicians from Ohio's past. You're not gonna find The Black Keys on here buddy!

I am by NO MEANS an expert. Half of this is a learning experience for me. If you have anything to contribute email me!

Consider this a what the heck was in the water retrospective of Ohio music something I, an Ohio native, have always found fascinating. This isn't just about Cleveland, or Akron, or Columbus, its about Ohio. Lets get the whole picture shall we?