Strange Things Are Happening by Richard Norris

 So, I just recently finished this book by Richard Norris called "Strange Things are Happening."

I first learned of Richard after I bought the album "Evolver" by his band The Grid (sometimes just posted as Grid).

After reading the liner notes I had a bit of a "huh?" moment. The two names (Dave Ball from Soft Cell) on this CD were the same names on another project I had been listening to, Jack The Tab.

Which was a UK acid house project formed by Genesis P-Orridge (s/he is her/e).

This is a really great book about Richard's journey through life and music, and transformation on reflection and healing.

What I really thought was amazing is the fact that almost every band/musician he mentions, was friends with, or worked with were artists I liked or was already listening to without knowing he was in the mix until reading this book. Every chapter, for me, had a "well I'll be..." moment at least once.

First, it starts off with him meeting up with Bill Drummond who is famous for the group KLF/JAMs, etc. Which was a group I was big into from maybe 1990. 

From that first chapter I knew I was in for good read.

You can find the book on Amazon, listen to Richard read in on Audible, or even get the signed Book/CD edition from his Bandcamp.

I'm not good at writing reviews, but trust me, if you grew up through the late 70's into 80's listening to punk music and Zine culture then through the 90's getting into dance music and raves then this is the book for you.

As of the end of this post I am currently listening to "Waffle Stomp" by Joe Walsh from the "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" soundtrack. Available from Amazon.

Lance Mountain "Future Primitive" Complete...

After reading my blog you probably got the idea that Lance Mountain was one of my main early influences in skateboarding and the outlook of it.

So, with that I give you the link to this Blue, Powell Peralta, Lance Mountain Future Primitive Re-Issue Deck Complete w/Independent 169mm Trucks, Powell Peralta Rat Bones 60mm

 http://amzn.to/1gzXASl

This is pretty much the set-up I had around 1987-'88 except my two decks were pink and I was riding the Powell Freestyle wheels.

Antagon - Bird Brain...

So, I've been addicted to this track lately. It's from the compilation "Psytraveller vol.2" a 45 track (3 Disc) compilation CD released by Psytraveller.net, please go czech them out if you're into this track, or just curious.
You can also find a link to Psytraveller via the "Psychedelic Traveller" banner link, if you scroll down, on the right side of this page. (underneath mai Amazon wishlist)

I love listening to it while commuting back home from work on the train.

Steve Caballero - Ban This...

So, in the spirit of the last post, I give you Cab's part from the video Ban This.
The guy makes love to this mini-ramp.
Oh, and how fitting, right now as I'm typing some music from another Powell-Peralta® video, Animal Chin, comes on iTunes... the track, "Chin Ramp IV" - okay it's over now. It was only a minute long.
Yes, I just gave away my typing speed right there. 30 WPM, not bad. I haven't progressed since 5th grade.
I idolized this guy growing up, one wall in my room was all Cabbed out. Well, actually a corner, due to a picture he had of a Nose-Bone over a hip, taken with a fish-eye, that looked soooooo good when placed into a corner.
Megadeth/Metallica on the South wall, Cab in the southwest corner & Various metal & skating on the West wall. (mostly H-Street riders, Natas, and Gonz).



As of the end of this post I am currently listening to "Skate for the Devil" by The Bonless Ones from the album "Skate for the Devil" 1986.