Showing posts with label Gypsy Punk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gypsy Punk. Show all posts

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Dead Kennedys - Holiday In Cambodia (Live)

The Dead Kennedys are one of the few punk bands that I used to adore in middle/high school that i can still listen to. In fact, i still listen to them a lot. Although this is the most obvious DK song to play - especially after its inclusion in Guitar Hero - maybe it's because it's their best. Or, maybe its because it's the only live clip i found where he sings the whole song without losing the microrphone.

It is probably Jello Biafra's greatest use of sarcastic, politically-charged lyrics. I mean, talking about how some rich kid will 'work harder with a gun in his back, for a bowl of rice a day'? That line was his super bowl.

I think my favorite Jello Biafra story is from during his run for mayor in the 80s. There was one homeless guy who would always show up to his rallies wearing a shirt that said "Vote for Jello Biafra or i'll kill myself". You can't make that kind of stuff up. I believe Jello ended up 6th in that race.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Gogol Bordello "Start Wearing Purple



This video is hilarious. I've only seen this once, (earlier with BJ) but I already wanted to get it up on here as soon as possible. I love how animated this guy is and the fact that they are literally screaming for people to start wearing purple. The amount of energy that you feel from watching this video alone is worth it.

These guys are from New York. The band is extremely multi cultural with the lead singer, Eugene Hutz, from Ukraine, and the rest of the band from Russia, Israel, Ethiopia and Ecuador.