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I Miss My MTV! – Shows of the ’80s

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    When I was a teenager, I always looked forward to my weekends.   I didn’t look forward to them for the usual reasons, like parties or that’s when I got to watch the totally awesome programming of the early to mid-1980s on cable. My parents didn’t believe in cable TV, so if I wanted to watch MTV, USA, or TBS, I had to go over to my brother’s house. My brother got free babysitting and I got to watch cable shows. Looking back, I still think I got the better end…

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Ghouls Night Out – A Psychobilly/Horror Punk Halloween

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  It’s my favorite time of year once again – Halloween! If you’re anything like me, nothing sets the mood more than a great playlist of spooky and macabre tunes. This year I’ve crafted not just one, but two amazing musical playlists for your Halloween weekend festivities! The first of which is a great playlist of haunting Psychobilly and Horror Punk tunes featuring greats such as The Cramps, The Damned and of course The Misfits! I’ve mixed in some newer bands like Horrorpops, Kitty in a Casket, and Murderdolls along…

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My Way – The Ultimate Punk Rock Cover of a Cover of a Cover

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In 1986, one the most iconic punk rock bio pics ever was released – Sid and Nancy. This (so-called morbid) bio pic about John Simon Richie – famously known as Sid Vicious, the bass player for the Sex Pistols – starred a fresh-faced British actor, Gary Oldman in the starring role. The movie revolves around Vicious’ tumultuous and drug infused relationship with his girlfriend Nancy Spungen, played by Chloe Webb. Oldman portrayed Vicious too perfectly, and made viewers feel somewhat sympathetic with the almost childish, bumbling, lost, and gone-too-soon punk icon.     I must…

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