Tag: punk
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Song 97: One night at the Bluberry Jam
“Kimberly” by Patti Smith (1975) Of course, it was the advent of punk rock that really enabled The Welders to come to life. Raw, defiant and rockin’ – the punk movement railed against corporate rock, endless noodling guitar solos and hippies. This was right up our alley. With just-acquired second hand instruments that we were… Read more
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Assignment 21: The songs that made me want to play in a rock n’ roll band
Name: Jane Fujimoto Location: Los Angeles Relationship to music: Musical hobbyist/former punk rocker Industry: Working in the field of digital asset management I met Jane at a former place of employment and we used to carpool together. Sometimes your co-workers have really interesting back stories. Stories I never would have learned if it weren’t for… Read more
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Assignment 16: Songs I have loved since I was four
Name: Marty E Location: New York Relationship to music: My relationship with music…. I would say it is a mutually abusive relationship. It gave me my life and ruined my life. It justifies drug and alcohol use. The money is shit but the fringe benefits are fucking amazing. We are bordering on divorce. Industry: Musician,… Read more
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Song 59: First activist calling
“Suggestion” by Fugazi When I was 15, I fell in love for the first time. I met my boyfriend in a summer writing program, and we finally kissed right before he got sent off to a disciplinarian boarding school along with all of my best male friends. We wrote letters to each other every day,… Read more
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Assignment 9: They just never get old
Name: Christine Petrich Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Your relationship to music: listener, dancer, and musician, in that order Industry: College Instructor, Health and PE I met Christine when I was in high school. We were both in a modern dance class at the performing arts center in my hometown. I don’t think there is any one… Read more
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Song 31: Mostly no and sometimes yes
Names: Nicole J + Sammy Relationship: Married Together: 20 years Song: “I Still Believe” by Frank Turner 5songpjct: Do you and your husband have the same taste in music? Nicole: No. There is a some overlap but mainly no. 5songpjct: What are some bands that you both like? Nicole: He is a huge Frank Turner… Read more
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