Jimi LaLumia (yes, his last name actually means “the light”) has been an integral part of Long Island culture for the last thirty years. Inspired by the scene at Max’s Kansas City in the late ‘70s, LaLumia found himself at the helm of a punk band named the Psychotic Frogs, which caused a national furor with their debut single, “Death to Disco: Disco Sucks.”
In the years since the Frogs, LaLumia has opened up the Record Connection, a music store in Ronkonkoma that sells CDs and rare vinyl. He's also a club DJ. In addition, Jimi regularly contributes to several local music publications and is currently a Strong Island Records dance artist.
On this site you’ll be able to find information about all phases of Jimi’s involvement with music and media, from his days in the Frogs to his present involvement with dance music. In addition, there is information about the Record Connection and Jimi’s DJ work; you’ll also be able to participate in online record auctions, or contact Jimi directly about his availability as a lector.
Most importantly, have fun!
DISCOGRAPHY
Jimi La Lumia & the Psychotic Frogs, a band who played frequently at Max's released their first single, "Death To Disco (Disco Sucks)" b/w "Wipeout," on tiny indie Death Records in 1978; it sold 10,000 copies, started the anti-disco movement, and became Melody Maker's single of the week in England. The track "Death to Disco" was played on 77AM WABC Radio's Howard Hoffman Show, in a "Top 9 at 9" that included Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In the Wall" and Blondie's "Call Me."
In 1979, Death Records released the four song Typically Tasteless EP, featuring "Mangle Me," "You'll Never Walk Again," the XXX version of "Eleanor Rigby" ("All you fuckin' people"--which wound up on Volume 14 of the Killed By Death series), and a cover of Wayne County's "Fucked By the Devil" (also covered by 45 Grave, who erroneously gave the Frogs writing credit). The track "Mangle Me" received airplay on staple New York rock stations like WPIX, helping to sell several thousand copies of Typically Tasteless.
In 1980, a very rare third single "Palisades Park" b/w "Loser" was released on clear vinyl through Beat Bad Records. This recently sold on eBay for $400.
In 1984, a "live" cassette, Jimi LaLumia & the Psychotic Frogs Greatest Hits: LIVE! at Max's Kansas City was released on the Rather Rude label. In '93, the ESP Disk label reissued this on CD (now very rare) and included the Typically Tasteless EP tracks as a bonus.
In 1990, two tracks from the live album, "Twist and Shout" and "Boys" were released as a gold vinyl picture sleeve single. These two tracks feature Johnny Thunders on guitar, and backup vocals from Donna Destri, Cherry Vanilla and Jayne County.
In 2000, the "Death to Disco" b/w "Wipeout" single and the live tracks with Thunders were included on Something In the Water: The Secret History of Long Island Punk on Under the Volcano fanzine's Winged Disk label. Also included on the limited CD compilation were rare tracks from other historic punk rock acts like Dead Virgins, Horror Planet, Ism, Nihilistics and Sea Monster. Dr. Donna Gaines, author of Teenage Wasteland penned liner notes for this project.
LaLumia is currently doing techno, and charted last year with the underground dance hit "The Anthem (I Need To Take Drugs)" on Strong Island Records. The B side, "For DJs Only," also caused a sensation in clubs. To hear samples in MP3 format, or to purchase your own copy of "The Anthem" on CD or vinyl, please click
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hey bo$$ - just to let you know...I played out the provisional mix of our new 'STR' Lp on a really loud PA at a big venue today to see how loud it was. It was definately lot louder than your really loud stuff... Don't get me wrong though... Your stuff is still really loud, but our stuff is definately a lot louder... (even at very low volume levels...), and the silent sections inbetween our tracks are a lot more silent than the silent sections inbetween your tracks as well... I just thought I'd better let you know in advance in case you decided to spin any of it out at the Bunk House to avoid any potential embarrasment.
PSYCHOTIC FROGS! Hello from Finland! It's a name-dropping FRENZY!!! I just released my new cd featuring Alejandro Escovedo, Mark Lanegan, Steve Berlin (los lobos), Chris and Carla from the Walkabouts, Peter Case, Scott McCaughey (YFF, REM)and Jim Roth (built to spill). CD has liner notes by Biographer Charles R. Cross (BackStreets-Springsteen...Heavier than Heaven-Cobain...Roomful of Mirrors-Hendrix...etc. Also I have finally put "Passing Thru" on my site as well for you to hear...this is the one with Eddie Vedder, Victoria Williams, and Carla Torgerson trading verses with me...it has not been availablé for a long time, and I also have it on i-tunes, etunes, amazon and rhapsody. Okay...I hope you are doing well!
Thanks for the add Jimi. I will see you Thursday night. I see you are spinning again at The Crazy Donkey on Monday night May 22nd spinning 80's and 90's. Have a great 2009 season and many more years to come with your dj career.......ciao.
TONIGHT!!!<br /><br />IT'S BOND GIRLS NIGHT FOR THE QUEENS THIS THURSDAY<br />WHERE WE GIVE YOU A TASTE OF THUNDERS EVERY THURSDAY<br />@ THE BUNKHOUSE!!!!<br /><br />18 TO PARTY 21 TO DRINK<br />$3 BUDS & BUD LIGHTS<br /><br />WITH YOUR HOST BERNIE AKA BIG MAMA<br />AND YOUR MC MADAM DIVA DIVINE!!!<br />YOUR DJ WHO WILL BE PUMPING THE LATEST HITS, DJ JIMI LALUMIA!!!<br /><br />PERFOMING FOR YOU ALL:<br />MADAM DIVA DIVINE<br />&<br />HER LADIES OF THE HOUSE<br /><br />DOORS OPEN @ 8PM! SHOW STARTS AT 12AM! NO COVER CHARGE!<br /><br />COME DOWN & SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ART OF DRAG!<br />TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS TO COME DOWN & PARTY WITH US!<br />OTHER DRAG QUEENS OUT THERE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AS WELL!!!<br /><br />THE BUNKHOUSE<br />192 N. MAIN ST<br />SAYVILLE, NY 11782<br />(631) 567-BUNK<br /><br />*REPOST*
IT'S BOND GIRLS NIGHT FOR THE QUEENS THIS THURSDAY WHERE WE GIVE YOU A TASTE OF THUNDERS EVERY THURSDAY @ THE BUNKHOUSE!!!! 18 TO PARTY 21 TO DRINK $3 BUDS & BUD LIGHTS WITH YOUR HOST BERNIE AKA BIG MAMA AND YOUR MC MADAM DIVA DIVINE!!! YOUR DJ WHO WILL BE PUMPING THE LATEST HITS, DJ JIMI LALUMIA!!! PERFORMING FOR YOU ALL: MADAM DIVA DIVINE & HER LADIES OF THE HOUSE DOORS OPEN @ 8PM! SHOW STARTS AT 12AM! NO COVER CHARGE! COME DOWN & SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ART OF DRAG! TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS TO COME DOWN & PARTY WITH US!<br />OTHER DRAG QUEENS OUT THERE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AS WELL!!!<br />*REPOST*
Hey thanks for the add and have a top day. If you get a chance please stop past and check out my new website. Cheers Charles www.charlesalexanda.com.au
HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY JAN. 31ST.....We are having the "OOOH GOOD LORDY, KEVIN AND KERRY TURN 40 PARTY...........And ABBA's Dancing Queen needs to be thrown in the mix....lol
Jimi La Lumia & the Psychotic Frogs, a band who played frequently at Max's released their first single, "Death To Disco (Disco Sucks)" b/w "Wipeout," on tiny indie Death Records in 1978; it sold 10,000 copies, started the anti-disco movement, and became Melody Maker's single of the week in England. The track "Death to Disco" was played on 77AM WABC Radio's Howard Hoffman Show, in a "Top 9 at 9" that included Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In the Wall" and Blondie's "Call Me."
In 1984, a "live" cassette, Jimi LaLumia & the Psychotic Frogs Greatest Hits: LIVE! at Max's Kansas City was released on the Rather Rude label. In '93, the ESP Disk label reissued this on CD (now very rare) and included the Typically Tasteless EP tracks as a bonus.
In 2000, the "Death to Disco" b/w "Wipeout" single and the live tracks with Thunders were included on Something In the Water: The Secret History of Long Island Punk on Under the Volcano fanzine's Winged Disk label. Also included on the limited CD compilation were rare tracks from other historic punk rock acts like Dead Virgins, Horror Planet, Ism, Nihilistics and Sea Monster. Dr. Donna Gaines, author of Teenage Wasteland penned liner notes for this project.
LaLumia is currently doing techno, and charted last year with the underground dance hit "The Anthem (I Need To Take Drugs)" on 
