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Ugly Things

Ugly Things Magazine

Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and

music music history

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67:51

THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview

Ugly Things ·

2023/11/17

For this episode we take another trip into the Ugly Things tape archive for a January 1995 interview with Johnny Ramone. Johnny talked to Mike Stax about growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s in Forest Hills, New York, his high school garage band the Tangerine Puppets, and some of the great live shows he saw back then, including the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, the Lovin Spoonful, the Stooges, and his hometown heroes, the Vagrants. And, of course, they talked about the Ramones. Please support the

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73:43

The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview

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2023/11/02

For this episode we dug back into the Ugly Things tape vaults for an interview with Ian McLagan of the Small Faces recorded in January 2014. Mac chats about his many wild adventures with the Small Faces, recording for Immediate Records, songwriting, teen hysteria, LSD, and more. Patreon Bonus: Ian McLagan talks about Booker T Jones Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things

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82:27

THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview

Ugly Things ·

2023/10/18

In this episode we explore the British R&B scene of the mid-60s through the eyes of someone who experienced it first-hand, Derek Griffiths of the Artwoods. https://www.facebook.com/TheArtwoods/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group:

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86:58

CRIME: Hank Rank interview

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2023/10/04

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Hank Rank, drummer for the seminal 1970s West Coast punk rock group, CRIME: San Francisco’s First & Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. FOR MORE ON CRIME: Watch: "San Francisco's First and Only Rock'n'Roll Movie: CRIME 1978" here: https://crimesf.com/products/crime-movie Crime Official Website: http://www.crimesf.com *Ugly Things Magazine #14, 1995: http://www.ugly-things.com Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can

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69:23

P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody...

Ugly Things ·

2023/09/19

In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68. https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook

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67:41

P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years

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2023/08/29

In this unforgettable episode, Mike Stax talks to singer and hell-raiser P.J. Proby, who shares amazing stories about his early days in the music business in Hollywood, 1957-64, and his momentous arrival in England in 1964 to appear on a Beatles TV special. https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen

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79:12

40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History

Ugly Things ·

2023/08/15

In this special episode we’re flipping the script with guest host Carl Rusk interviewing Mike Stax about the 40-year history of Ugly Things magazine—the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll fanzine. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Learn more about Carl Rusk at http://carlrusk.com/ Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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69:00

The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell

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2023/08/04

In this episode we went deep into the Ugly Things archives for an unforgettable conversation with Sean Bonniwell of the Music Machine, one of the most original and innovative garage bands of the ‘60s. The interview with the visionary songwriter and musician was conducted by Mike Stax and Carl Rusk in 1983 and appeared in Issue #2 of the magazine. http://www.bonniwellmusicmachine.com/index.html Check out the magazine: http://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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70:32

Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock...

Ugly Things ·

2023/07/14

Mike Stax chats with Peter Stanfield, the author of two groundbreaking new books, Pin-Ups 1972: Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll, and The Who: A Band With Built-In Hate. Topics of discussion include the rock scene and the early days of punk in the UK in the 1970s, rock journalism, Mick Farren, David Bowie, the Who, and the Yardbirds. https://www.peterstanfield.com/ Support us by becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/uglythingspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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3:47

Summer Update and Special Announcement!

Ugly Things ·

2023/05/24

Ugly Things 40th Anniversary Weekender, August 25-27, San Diego. Come join us at the Casbah and the Whistle Stop for a celebration of 40 years of bringing you the very best in garage, psychedelic and beat music! We have some great bands and DJ's lined up, including: The Nashville Ramblers, the Uni Boys ,the Wyld Gooms, the Loons, and Spanish psych rockers Mohama Saz from Madrid. Don't miss it! Evening events @casbahsandiego https://www.casbahmusic.com/venues/the-casbah-san-diego/ Lunchtime events

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61:24

MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

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2023/05/11

Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb. Don shares stories about the band’s formation and the making of their monumental 1967 debut album. Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here: http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grape/ Cam's forthcoming book on Skip Spence: "Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip

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56:34

Private Press Records: Paul Major & Dave Gebroe

Ugly Things ·

2023/04/25

Mike Stax talks to the ultimate psychedelic record expert Paul Major and Dave Gebroe, host and producer of the Discograffiti podcast, about the strange, alluring world of 1960s and ‘70s private press albums. Support us by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Connect with Dave Gebroe and Discograffiti at the links below: Soldiers of Sound Facebook

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75:33

THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES: Cyril Jordan

Ugly Things ·

2023/04/11

In this episode Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands. In this episode, Cyril shares stories about the making of their seminal albums Sneakers, Supersnazz, Flamingo and Teenage Head, and pays tribute to their original lead singer and driving force through the sixties and early seventies, Roy Loney. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:20

LOVE: Johnny Echols

Ugly Things ·

2023/03/28

Mike Stax talks to Johnny Echols, founder member and lead guitarist of LOVE, about the making of their second album, Da Capo. Completed in the autumn of 1966 and released in January 1967, Da Capo was an innovative fusion of jazz and rock that included some of their greatest songs, such as “Stephanie Knows Who,” “Orange Skies,” “The Castle” and – predating their jazzier approach – the unforgettable “7 & 7 Is.” Catch Love on their 2023 UK Tour this June:

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66:40

The Equals

Ugly Things ·

2023/03/16

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Derv Gordon, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group the Equals. Although best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe,” the band’s catalogue—and their story – runs much deeper… as you will hear. Please support us by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Also, rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts, it really helps. Learn more about your

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74:26

The Magicians

Ugly Things ·

2023/02/28

In this episode we travel to New York City in the mid-sixties, the world of the Magicians, whose signature song “Invitation to Cry” appeared on the seminal Nuggets compilation. Mike Stax unpacks their remarkable story with writer Walter Roland Moore and Magicians guitarist John Townley. Order Ugly Things Magazine Issue No.61 with Walter Roland Moore's full feature article on the Magicians here: https://webstore.ugly-things.com/ugly-things-61-p494.php Please join our Patreon at

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58:45

The Seeds Part 2: Pushin’ Too Hard, the documentary

Ugly Things ·

2023/02/14

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Neil Norman and Alec Palao about their feature length documentary The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard. Neil’s father Gene Norman signed the Seeds to his GNP-Crescendo record label in 1965, and Neil spent countless hours watching them record, rehearse, and play live concerts so he has a unique personal perspective on the band and their music. Watch The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theseeds Pushintoohard.com Please join our Patreon at

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53:52

The Seeds Part 1: A Conversation with Sky Saxon

Ugly Things ·

2023/01/31

As Ugly Things magazine celebrates its 40th year, we dug way back into the archives for an extraordinary 1983 phone interview with Sky Sunlight Saxon of the Seeds. In this episode Mike Stax takes you back to the first year of scrappy no-budget fanzine publishing, and shares highlights from his tapes of his phone conversations with Sky, who talks about his music, his philosophy, his storied past, his plans for the future, and why it should be called Ugly & Beautiful Things. Please join our Patreon

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68:05

Gabor Szabo: Spellbinder

Ugly Things ·

2022/12/13

In this episode, Mike Stax and author Dave Holzer discuss the life and work of the innovative Hungarian guitar player Gabor Szabo, whose spellbinding music cross-pollinated elements of jazz, pop, rock and psychedelia in the 1960s. Please join our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79:23

Andy Ellison: John’s Children

Ugly Things ·

2022/11/30

In this episode Mike talks to Andy Ellison, the lead singer for not one but three great bands in the ‘60s and ‘70s: John’s Children, Jet, and Radio Stars. We discuss his escapades with all of these bands and his immensely enjoyable new memoir, Stunt Rocker. Bonus content: Mike interviews Andy by phone as Andy wanders around Harrods in a kilt doing his Christmas shopping. Join our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy this special bonus content plus much more! Buy Andy's book, Stunt

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