TSOL - May 22, 1986

In my time, there were basically two promoters in town, Ground Chuck and Clear & Distinct Ideas. The latter was run by a relatively successful attorney, the former was literally one of the street kids. Their slots in society then couldn't have been more different. Chuck remains a local legend in Sacramento and is still very visible as a chalk artist, musician and promoter. I doubt' he'd recognize me today - it's been 30 years since I last seen him, but we used to be pals through all this.

TSOL - April 26, 1985

"Sebastion Presents" spelled wrong but otherwise a humorous take on the cultural dialogue of the time. I can't find anything on the U.A.T. band. TSOL (True Sounds of Liberty) was very popular with my friends; I had a few songs of theirs on various cassettes, but they were a bit too pop for my tastes. I preferred nastier stuff. D.I.'s "Richard Hung Himself" fit the bill, and it's melodic refrain still flits through my mind from time to time.

TSOL - January 18, 1986

First of many shows from down south. I like TSOL and all, but I was much more into 45 Grave and their cover of School's Out. This was the only version I knew of until stumbling across Alice Cooper's later.