JFA was formed around March of 1981. Don Redondo and Michael C knew each other from going to shows around Phoenix. Michael was in a band called the Jr. Chemists and Don had just been in a band called the Deez. Michael and Don never really agreed to play together until after a DOA gig during the Hardcore 81 tour--one of the best shows I have ever seen to this day. After that, the hunt was on for the other members...the only criteria being that we wanted to play fast and they had to skate. Don met Bam Bam at an Industrial Dance (early Phoenix punk shows). Talking to a big group of skaters...one of them said, "Hey that guy is really good on drums, skates and lives down the street from that Wallace and Ladmo guy." It took Bam about three seconds to agree. Michael C met Brian at a Hate House gig (big Phoenix punk rock/artist house) and asked him:
1. Do you skate?
2. Can you scream? (At which point Brian yelled in his ear)
3. And, do you have a place we can rehearse? (Brian's garage)
First rehearsal was under Brendan De Valance's house. After that it was always in Brian's garage (playing with his dog Julie between songs). First show was at another Industrial Dance (Don got the Crowd from HB to headline so that is what got us on the bill). First song we played was "Pipetruck." First and last time I ever jumped on Bam's drum set (have a ride cymbal scar on my camouflaged SG to this day from that). Brian and Bam were 14. Don and Michael were 21.
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Preppy... Etnies skate park
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A lot of things began in NYC but they were perfected in LOSAN (L.A.) - two prime examples are Punk Rock and Graffiti. The Los Angeles Death Squad (LADS) played a major role in both scenes. In 1979 i a was a kid and i remember seeing Los Angeles Death Squad spray painted in black on Hollywood BLVD. These days there are tons of bands, artists, marketers, entrepenuers and the like who at least owe them a Thank You. I've come to the conclusion that history must be properly tattooed with the vestige that remains of their story. 30 years later a lot has transpired and i am asking these homeboys and those who know them and knew them to write here so we can make a book. This is for the fallen heads that we will never forget - always knowing we share the same destiny. This is for the heads who lived and the brave who made peace. This is the only blog i will keep on his profile until it becomes a reality. Uncle Monster
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