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Ep482: Dez Cadena - Flag, Black Flag, Misfits and more

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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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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.