Testing Legs McNeil's Punk Music Knowledge

On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who, in his new book, Resident Punk, shares memories from living with some of punk’s most recognizable names. Jack is joined by Legs McNeil, the journalist known as one of the three founders of the legendary Punk magazine, as well as the author of Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk and Resident Punk: How I Smoked, Drank, and Stumbled my way through the ‘70s Punk Scene.

Together they reflect legendary figures in the ‘70s punk movement – such as The Ramones, Richard Hell, Heartbreakers, and Blondie – and its origins. Through fascinating personal anecdotes, Legs McNeil guides us through the history of one of music’s most radical genres and shows us the behind-the-scenes of iconic moments.

This Episode's Track List:
 
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Good Thing - Paul Revere & The Raiders
06:28 - High Tension Wire - Dead Boys
11:04 - Ghost Rider - Suicide
13:49 - No Fun - Sex Pistols
18:59 - Chinese Rocks - Heartbreakers
21:22 - Detroit 442 - Blondie
 
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