Mock rock…

...that's what Whispering Bob thought back in '73. New York Dolls are still going, of course minus some original members, unlike some of the pretentious wankers, hunched over their acoustics, old Bob used enthuse over on The Old Grey Whistle Test. ...read the full post →

R.I.P. Ron Asheton…

...another punk pioneer gone. The Stooges founder, guitarist and bass player Ron Asheton was found dead today (Jan 6th) aged 60. ...read the full post →

Kick out the jams…

...mother...on the front page I don't know, anyway tonight BBC Four The Stooges, MC5, John Lee Hooker and more in Motor City's Burning. ...read the full post →

CBGB OMFUGged…

Legendary punk rock club CBGB's is closing it's doors in New York's Bowery for the last time at the end of the month. Blondie duo Debbie Harry & Chris Stein and Patti Smith will perform the last two gigs at the venue this weekend. ...read the full post →

Hey Ho…

Legendary punk club CBGB is moving from it's current location at the end of October 2006 after losing it's fight with their landlord. ...read the full post →

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R.I.P. Link Wray…

Link Wray the pioneering guitarist who invented power chords and distortion has died in Denmark aged 76. ...read the full post →

Hey ho let’s…

Manhattan Civil Court judge has ruled that the legendary club CBGB hasn't been stiffing its landlord (Bowery Residents' Committee) for rent in the past few years and can't be evicted for that reason. ...read the full post →

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Heavy rotation…

Cds that are on heavy rotation at Toxic Towers with some music news, Rory Gallagher tribute, Jimi Hendrix's Fender Strat and RIAA CD album sales. ...read the full post →

It happened this week…

What happened this week in music history, with births and deaths ...read the full post →

Bowery Bummer

CBGB could be closed down ...read the full post →