ChunThe Eternal Quest For ALL!
June 6th 2009 03:58
Oh worshippers of the mighty ALL, when I was growing up, I had a dream of becoming the bass master general. Why, you ask? Simply because of a guy named Karl Alvarez, who tore shreds on the bass for surf/ pop/punk band, The Descendents.
The Descendents were formed way back in '79 by powerhouse drummer/songwriter/engineer, Bill Stevenson. Over several years and a couple of line-up changes, the Descendents have endured since '87 with Karl on bass, Bill on drums, Stephen Egerton on guitar and the most famous nerd in rock'n'roll on vocals, Milo Aukerman. Not only was this caffeinated four piece around at the beginning of the punk movement in California, Bill actually played drums for the infamous, Black Flag, at the time Mr Rollins took over from Des on vocals. How cool is that?
Over the years, Descendents songs have become iconic among their legions of fans, even to the extent that bands such as NOFX and Blink 182, have covered Descendents songs on tour. Back here in Oz, Bodyjar always did a rockin' version of 'Coolidge'.
Although Bill, Karl and Stephen have toured here many times with their alto ego band, ALL, Milo is yet to make the journey. I, among thousands of others, await with excited anticipation, the arrival of our coffee-fuelled punk/scientist idol. Hail the geek!
This is my tribute to a band that has inspired me for so many years. Enjoy!
The Descendents were formed way back in '79 by powerhouse drummer/songwriter/engineer, Bill Stevenson. Over several years and a couple of line-up changes, the Descendents have endured since '87 with Karl on bass, Bill on drums, Stephen Egerton on guitar and the most famous nerd in rock'n'roll on vocals, Milo Aukerman. Not only was this caffeinated four piece around at the beginning of the punk movement in California, Bill actually played drums for the infamous, Black Flag, at the time Mr Rollins took over from Des on vocals. How cool is that?
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This is my tribute to a band that has inspired me for so many years. Enjoy!
Coolidge
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