Bobby BeauSoleil shares a rare video from 1978 when he performed Lynrrd Skynrrd's "Simple Man" with the Freedom Orchestra at the state prison in Tracy, CA. Prison rock at its finest!
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ‘Please Kill Me’, they’re releasing a special edition of the book, including new chapters, photos, and afterward by Legs and Gillian. The new edition will be released in May, alongside an amazing two hour NPR special hosted by Michael Des Barres, featuring original clips from the interviews that went into making the book.
by Gillian McCain - My obsession with the haberdashery of the Rolling Stones continues. Charlie Watts, may not be a household name, but wardrobe-wise, he gives Mick and Keith a run for their money.
We want to share with you this message from Ivan's dear friend, former bandmate Richard Hell, who will also play the sold out May 4 concert at City Winery NYC.
"I’ve known Ivan since he was 21, in spring 1976 (40 years ago), when Bob Quine and Marc Bell and I were auditioning people to become Quine’s Voidoid co-guitarist.
"The Teddy Boy look" began in 1950's England when young men wore clothing inspired by the dandies of the Edwardian era. They were originally named "Cosh boys" until the Daily Express shortened 'Edwardian' to 'Teddy' for a headline in 1953, changing history.