The Sleepers came from Palo Alto, a quiet college town south of San Francisco. Their first gig was at the Mabuhay, Christmas night 1977. The Sleepers sound was primarily a blend of Ricky Williams' vocals (Crime's original drummer) and the neo-psychedelic melodies that echoed from the guitar of Michael Belfer. Ricky William's demented lyrics (he walked out of an institution shortly before he began to play drums for Crime) were delivered in an emotionally convincing, sometimes deep, sometimes soaring, sometimes insane voice that accompanied you home from the club along with your buzzing ears. Drug culture played no small part in the Sleepers sonorous sound. Ricky did sing for Flipper for a short period in 1979! Flipper is known to be a huge influence for Nirvana!
I interviewed renowned photographer Bob Gruen last year and just posted a video of that on YouTube. He talks about the early days when he was taking pictures of Ike and Tina Turner, John Lennon, the New York Dolls, the Sex Pistols and the Clash. Check it out!
Photographer Michael Jang's opening of "Punks and Poets: SF Subculture in the '70s"
Never before exhibited shots of Sex Pistols (rare morning after Winterland!), Lawrence Ferlinghetti, The Ramones, William S. Burroughs, The Avengers, Ishmael Reed, The Dils, The Mutants and others.
Will be broadcasting live from the opening, featuring interviews with the artist, SF punk scene chronicler Jack Boulware, and special guests.
SHOW INFO WHEN: Friday April 24, 7pm-12am WHERE: 2781 21st (@ Florida), San Francisco Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm -or- iTunes www.piratecatradio.com
Yesterday was the 15th anniversary of Ricky's death. Seems only fitting that it falls on Thanksgiving this year. Every day of my life, I am most grateful for our son. Thank you, Ricky. I love you. RIP. - Rebecca
dang you aint gunna believe me...i did this deal to get an AUTHENTIC designer handbag from Coach absolutely FREE and it really came in the mail!! since i KNOW its legit now, i'm going to go back real quick and swipe more to send out as goodie..you really ought to go swipe a few as well ROFL! isnt the one i got cute?
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