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Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts along the way.
Topics Include:
Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing
Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store
Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints
Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints
Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult
Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era
Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels
Family moved from New Jersey to California
Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue
Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store
Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups
Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio
Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins
Received first drum kit as child from father
Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers
Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments
Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag
Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records
First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic)
Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos
Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records
Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record
Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band
Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag
Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit
Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar
Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins
Keith Morris briefly returning for one show
Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival
Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours
Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other museum exhibits
Recommends The Schizophonics band
Promotes his current band Dondo
Mentions producing 3rd Rate band's recent record
See Dez at the Punk Rock Museum - Tickets here
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.