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Nine Minutes With Exene Cervenka of L.A. Punk Band Xnew
On January 5, I had the odd pleasure of a telephone interview with Exene Cervenka, lead singer of the quintessential Los Angeles punk band X. Founded in 1977, X combined poetic lyrics with rockabilly arrangements and eerie harmonies to create a sound no one had ever heard before.
San Antonio Current |
Bryan Rindfuss |
01-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
American History Xnew
The L.A. icons mark the spot when punk broke in Southern California.
San Diego CityBeat |
Jim Ruland |
04-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jeff Gordinier on How 'X Saves the World'new
While many of his peers wonder how Gen X got stuck between the baby boomers and today's up-and-coming millennials generation, and how they can still make an impact on the world, he opted instead to write a book about that societal dilemma.
Pasadena Weekly |
Carl Kozlowski |
04-07-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Under Their Black Sunnew
X marks the spot in punk's Cali past and a fantasized future.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kate Izquierdo |
12-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Dear Lord, You Rocknew
A downtown church that meets in a bar brings the skeptical generation to the last religion anyone expected them to like.
Rebel With Applause: The Belated Return of Billy Idolnew
The Phoenix talks with Billy Idol about his hits, his misses, and his new album.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Bregman |
05-24-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Americana Idolnew
Dave Alvin maps the byways, wild lands, and roots rock of working-class L.A.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
J. H. Tompkins |
01-26-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
