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Australian drummer James Baker chased after punk rock overseas before returning to Perth, forming The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon and more with an extensive discography of increasingly collectible records.
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Born in Perth 1954, travelled to US/UK at age 21 in 1976
Saw early Ramones shows at CBGB's in New York
Met Sid Vicious on bus while wearing NY Dolls shirt
Auditioned as drummer for The Clash in London
Formed The Victims in Perth after returning home
Pressed 500 then 1000 copies of "Television Addict" single
Hand-stamped Victims record sleeves during beer-fueled parties
The Victims only lasted eight months as band
Joined The Scientists a day after Victims broke up
Scientists' "Frantic Romantic" shipped 500 copies to LA
Never got paid from BOMP
Early punk records now worth hundreds of dollars
Reformed The Victims with Ray Ahn of Hard-Ons
Beasts of Bourbon formed when Tex needed backup band
Recorded The Axe Man's Jazz album in just one day
Planning Sydney and Melbourne tour for new album
Released multiple records during 70th year celebration
Live Victims album coming soon through In The Red
James Baker Experience single produced by John Foy
Most recent recordings done in just two days
Still actively recording but less live performance
Original Victims records now worth thousands of dollars
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.