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Tony Reflex of The Adolescents discusses the band's 45-year journey, from the early days, the Blue Album, the legacy of "Amoeba", working with Frontier Records to current day releases, rarities and more.
Topics Include:
Adolescents approaching 45 years as a band
Band attracts three generations of fans to shows
Beatles and Cheap Trick were major musical influences
First records were children's Golden Records on yellow vinyl
Cereal boxes used to come with cardboard records
Tony couldn't play instruments, focused on vocals instead
First vinyl appearance was "Amoeba" on Rodney on the Roq compilation
Rodney Bingenheimer played their demo tape immediately after receiving it
"Amoeba" originated from Rik and Casey's previous band Detours
Lisa Fancher signed them to Frontier after shows turned into riots
Blue Album recorded over single weekend with Tom Wilson
Album cover inspired by Cheap Trick's logo design
Band wasn't close friends, created internal tensions
Pat Smear briefly joined band for three months
"Welcome to Reality" single - Ed Colver gravestone cover photo
Recently discovered Starwood live tapes from Rob Ritter
Hollywood punks accepted Orange County bands despite distance
Cuckoo's Nest venue paid bands very little money
1986 reunion show at Fender's Ballroom with Weirdos
"Brats and Battalions" released on SOS Records
Steve Soto and Tony called themselves "rock wives"
Recent albums include Russian Spider Dump, Caesar Salad Days
Tony collects CDs more than vinyl records
Owns original Germs "Forming" single in true mono
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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.