The following list contains links and info to
those who started the LUSTKILLERS fire and
those who continue to carry the torch of prescribed Rock n Roll.
Please feel free to submit your candidates for review here Dead/Living
Legends
STIV
BATORS - (Steve Bators) Singer for the notoriously punk,
DEAD BOYS.
DEAD BOYS did two releases for Sire, then Stiv went solo and
surf for the Bomp Records label. In 1980 Stiv joined members of SHAM
69 to release "Only Lovers Left Alive" as THE WANDERERS.
Then joining up with THE DAMNED guitarist, Brian James and THE
BARRACUDAS drummer, Nick Turner, Stiv and Dave Tregunna formed THE
LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH. Commonly referred to as punk's super group,
"the damned dead sham band" mixed surf, punk, doom and croon into 3
releases for the IRS label. Try here for full LORDS STORY at
www.IRSCorner.com
Official Lords site is www.LordsoftheNewChurch.com
Killer Lords Archive here Live
For Today
Fantastic Lords Photos http://www.turnerstudio.net/lotnc/
More Lords Photos
http://www.newwavephotos.com/Lords.htm
JOHNNY
THUNDERS - (Johnny Genzale) Guitarist for the NEW
YORK DOLLS. The DOLLS were thought of as a poor man's ROLLING
STONES in drag. Thunders played Keith to singer, Dave Johansen's
Mick. Their trashy NY sound definitely launched "punk" as did their
former manager Malcom McLaren. McLaren worked the bugs out while managing
the NY DOLLS before getting it right with the SEX PISTOLS.
Johnny Thunders took Doll's drummer, Jerry Nolan with him to form THE
HEARTBREAKERS, who taught all the punks how to play. More on Thunders
@ home.echo-on.net/~ifftay/thunders.htm
HANOI
ROCKS - Inspired by the NEW YORK DOLLS glam, they
added elements of THE CLASH, GEN X and Saloon to their
music. Their albums have all been re-released on CD by GUNS N ROSES,
Uzi Suicide label. (GNR worshipped Hanoi). Notable spin-off's of the
band include FALLEN ANGELS, SUICIDE TWINS and CHERRY
BOMBZ. Read more @: www.HanoiRocks.com
and Backto
Mystery City
GENERATION
X - Fronted by BILLY IDOL, GEN-X delivered their brand
of punk as youthful rebellion, wrapped in romance. Bassist Tony James,
made sure to capitalize on the band's reputation as having "Sold-Out"
to the record company. James was later responsible for the full blown,
corporate whore band, SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK. Gen-X made
3 albums for Chrysalis. "Perfect Hits" a best of compilation, is available
on CD.
More Billy @: www.BillyIdol.com
More Tony @: www.SputnikWorld.com
JIM
CARROLL - This extraordinary poet and writer is known for
his junky, adolescent memoirs, "The Basketball Diaries". Please do not
see the movie! He formed THE JIM CARROLL BAND and released 3
albums for Atlantic. The honesty and integrity of his words can be witnessed
on "the Best of" CD available on Rhino. Learn it, read it,
love it @: www.CatholicBoy.com
GODFATHERS
- I'm still not sure how to describe them but let me assure you they
were all Rock n Roll. Tough Guys in suits, they were fantastic. Find
out more @: www.geocities.com/marmbru/index.html
PLASMATICS
- Fronted by porn-punk, Wendy Orlean Williams and the tutu-wearing,
paleface mohican gtrst, Richie Stotts. Let’s just not pretend this band
didn’t happen! The first half of their five releases are a staple to
THE LUSTKILLER diet. Until her recent successful suicide, Wendy
was fearless and don’t you forget it!! Plenty to see, read, and buy
@: www.Plasmatics.com
ROMANTICS
- Unfortunately they are more known for their Radio Hits but don't be
fooled and don't overlook this band, If you really care for pure energized
rock n roll, Romantics know how to serve it up 100% Motorcity Garage
style. www.RomanticsDetroit.com
SMACK
- Outta Finland, they came off the heels of HANOI ROCKS and lent
their entire image to G 'n R. Take one look and you'll agree.
SMACK was a very dark place, as smack usually is. See for yourself
@: www.SmackOnYou.com
NEW LIVING LEGENDS
AMERICAN
HEARTBREAK - From SF, a West Coast offering to the '87 HARD
FM sound. See them live, bring your earplugs... they do. More about
the breakout @: www.American-Heartbreak.com
BLACK
HALOS - MonochromeGlam with Snotty Punk Anthems straight
outta Vancouver, B.C. THE HALOS are the last true disciples carrying
the torch. They did 2 releases on SubPop and spill their blackened hearts
out every show. With Adam now in their ranks they have released a new
cd Alive Without Control for Century Media.
Now Reborn @: www.BlackHalos.net
THE
BRIEFS - Seattle's Skinny Tie and Sunglasses Punk
Wave. Great Tunes, Great Site, Great Band. Thank god they get it right!
and you should get it before they go big on Interscope. Get
you some @ www.theBriefs.com
COYOTE
SHIVERS - In Coyote, I hear all my favourites; IGGY, STIV,
CARROLL, HELL, and even a little WENDY O. Make no mistake, Mr. Shivers
is definitely his own man and a legend in his own time. Join the army@:
www.CoyoteShivers.com
DEADUTANTES
- 4 piece rock a billy sweethearts guarenteed to steal your
heart. Torchy Crooning Rock follows. Follow them at www.theDeadutantes.com
DEVIL DOGS
- In 1990 Grunge ruled the earth by the throat. DEVIL DOGS were the
only source of inspiration for true Rock n Roll in those times. Straight
Up NYC -Low Fi- Punk Rock n Roll. There would be no Garage resurgance
without them. Baby they're The KING.
http://home.netcom.com/~tlakritz/tlakritz/devilsite/
THE
FIGGS - The integrity of COSTELLO, the energy
of THE JAM, the smarts of JOE JACKSON, picking it up
where REPLACEMENTS left off. I bask in their greatness.
Find out how here @: www.theFiggs.com
THE
FLIPSIDES - these SF Favourites released their first full
length for the PINK n BLACK label. I've been waiting forever. Their
MUFFS/GREEN DAY approach spells great songs without the clique
which so often accompanies. Tiger
Woods, Y'all!
NOW DEFUNCT @ www.theFlipsides.com
HAGFISH
(Formerly HAGFISH?) from Dallas. They got 3 releases: first is unavailable,
their second unintentional and the third is self-titled and worth the
wait.
Full 411 on the reformation @:
www.hagfish-armstrong.com
THE
HANGMEN - La Rock off the heels of the late 80's GnR
frenzy. Difference is HANGMEN are still livin' it. Just a great band
of life's guilty pleasures.Nice to know they are out there doin it right.
find out where @ http://www.thehangmen.net/
THE HEARTDROPS
- from NYC. ADAM did time in their ranks. Take THE MISFITS croon
and THE SMOKING POPES heart and shake, vigorously. More to read
@: www.MeltedRecords.com
THE
HIVES - Late 60's garage hype without the mess. These Swedes
are dialed in, no sloppy feedback to hide their lack of talent, every
song from their latest release is a classic Where are they now? www.Hives.nu
THE
KOWALSKIS
- from NYC. Lindsey, a.k.a Kitty, knows where it's at. "All
Hopped Up on Goofballs" was produced by DICTATORS'
Andy Shernoff and it features eX-members of ADRENALINE O.D.
Think Debbie Harry hijacks THE
MUFFS and takes the REZILLOS for a ride. Get the low down
@ www.theKowalskis.com
L.E.S.
STICHES - from NYC. "A more punk D-Generation
Jr." some use to say.
Best frontman in NY, I say. They got releases, ask for them by name.
Disbanded 2001
More to learn @: www.LowerEastSideStitches.com/index2.html
LUST
KILLERS - Preaching the PostPunk/BlankGeneration Rock n Roll
Gospel According to : Carroll, Cramps, Damned, DeadBoys, Heartbreakers,
Iggy, Lords, Plasmatics, and Pretenders. The old link was @:
www.members.home.net/aaron3/lustkillers
MR.
RATBOY -
What can I say about the man-rat that he won't tell you himself at the
site? Only that he lives on a street called Rock and Roll and that he's
played with just about everyone! Whore you say? Nah, Rat's just a slave
to the rock. If anyone can remember a time when IGGY still rocked,
you'll dig this SOUR JAZZ.
Read about the rat @: www.SourJazz.com
RICHMOND
SLUTS - These kids is right up the 60's garage/NY DOLLS
alley. One release for DISASTER RECORDS. Here and Gone. R.I.P.@:
www.theRichmondSluts.com
ROMEOS
DEAD -
San Francisco Glam-Punks. The voice and choruses are hook-laden rock
reaching for the punk. Now reunited. try www.RomeosDead.com
SLENDER
- This uncornerable SF band execute songwriting techniques similar to
that of an unsaddened SMOKING POPES or SMITHEREENS.
Checkout their Croon @: www.Slenderco.com
SPARKLING
BOMBS -
French Glam in the "Height of Fashion." Let the Lady's leads
serenade you while the boys rock you with their patent leather love.
Bring your nail polish to worship @: www.SparklingBombs.com
STILETTA
- My new favourite action figures. Collect All Four! these
gals is the real.
deal straight outta the SF cave but is Rock n Roll ready yet?? crush on
@ www.StilettaRocks.com
SUBSTITUTES
- Riff Ready/Blues Trash, Rock 'n Roll. These guys can play
and look cool while doing so. Quite a feat in today's wasteland. Perhaps
it why they got 70's written all over them. Take a Chance! @: www.theSubstitutes.com
SWINGIN
UTTERS - SF Kings
of the old school punk. Anyone remember STIFF LITTLE FINGERS
and UK SUBS?? UTTERS DO and they still at it. See if you
can spot any LUSTKILLERS@: www.SwinginUtters.com
THREE
YEARS DOWN - The EAST BAY bastard sons of SUPERSUCKERS
raised by the AC/DC wet nurse. Grab a teet@: www.3YearsDown.com
TSAR-
from L.A. This band is poppy, catchy and brilliant in so many ways you'd
figure them for Brits. It's big shiney rock with hints of Nick Gilder/Cheap
Trick Pop. It's also a lot of bubble gum for just one mouth. Chew
for yourself@: www.TSAR.net
OTHER
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