The idea of the Dolls wandering around/through a shopping mall is one I can't quite wrap my head around. That's some serious rock n roll weirdness. I love it!
Loved this, Brad. Really captures a time and place and your life in that time and place. And it doesn't hurt that I'm a fan of the Dolls and Rundgren (as a producer especially: XTC "Skylarking" is one of the best produced albums of the 80s...and best albums of the 80s in my book).
Wow, Brad, the Dolls in Texas. That was a culture clash better than the Sex Pistols because they hung around, went to the mall, kept coming back. I might have read too quickly, but am curious how they were received by the audience. Outside of NYC, the Dolls didn’t travel well: I watched them bomb in Detroit, a crucial flop that was the beginning of the end…
Love the mall story -- can picture moms covering their kids' eyes -- given that my mom thought Simon and Garfunkle were out there. Oh, to revisit the days when people got it on in the bed while you tried to sleep on the hard floor. Very fun memories.
Cool story, I keep trying to picture it. It's also hilarious that you suggested a mall in the first place. That's really inspired! Sort of Rocky Horror Show in reverse...
I haven't put the two versions side by side, but I love all the personal aspects of this great piece. Trying to expand a hotel tryst, suggesting the Dolls visit the Mall, hanging with Rundgren....it all brings it to vivid life. You've sparked just the right amount of jealousy and awe. And I'm always impressed with the visual memorabilia you find to include.
Man, I so wish there were pics of you mall-walk-in’ with the Dolls!
The idea of the Dolls wandering around/through a shopping mall is one I can't quite wrap my head around. That's some serious rock n roll weirdness. I love it!
Loved this, Brad. Really captures a time and place and your life in that time and place. And it doesn't hurt that I'm a fan of the Dolls and Rundgren (as a producer especially: XTC "Skylarking" is one of the best produced albums of the 80s...and best albums of the 80s in my book).
I just finished Greg Graffin's autobiography (lead singer of Bad Religion). He had a lot of great things to say about recording with Rudgren.
I've always enjoyed Todd's diverse music.
Wow, Brad, the Dolls in Texas. That was a culture clash better than the Sex Pistols because they hung around, went to the mall, kept coming back. I might have read too quickly, but am curious how they were received by the audience. Outside of NYC, the Dolls didn’t travel well: I watched them bomb in Detroit, a crucial flop that was the beginning of the end…
Love the mall story -- can picture moms covering their kids' eyes -- given that my mom thought Simon and Garfunkle were out there. Oh, to revisit the days when people got it on in the bed while you tried to sleep on the hard floor. Very fun memories.
Cool story, I keep trying to picture it. It's also hilarious that you suggested a mall in the first place. That's really inspired! Sort of Rocky Horror Show in reverse...
Great stories!! Love a late 70’s secret portal!!
I haven't put the two versions side by side, but I love all the personal aspects of this great piece. Trying to expand a hotel tryst, suggesting the Dolls visit the Mall, hanging with Rundgren....it all brings it to vivid life. You've sparked just the right amount of jealousy and awe. And I'm always impressed with the visual memorabilia you find to include.