The Screamers, The Weirdos, The Germs, The Skulls, The Controllers, The Deadbeats, The Bags, The Eyes, The Alley Cats, The Dickies, The Avengers, F-Word, Black randy, X, The Dils, Black Flag, The Zeros, The Go-Go's, The Nerves, The Mau Maus, The Berlin Brats, Geza X, Catholic Discipline, FEAR, The Plugz
About me: LA’s first underground punk club The Masque was located at 1655 North Cherokee Ave. in Hollywood, CA. Owned and operated by Scottish transplant Brendan Mullen it was originally intended to be a cheap rehearsal spot for local bands, in addition to providing living quarters to Mr. Mullen. The Masque was instrumental in bringing together all the outcasts, artists and musicians from not only Los Angeles, but all over the world. What was intended to be a place where up-and-coming bands could not only practice but find refuge, The Masque became the epicenter of what we now know as the beginnings of the LA Punk scene. Producing what would become some of the most influential bands to date like The Screamers, The Germs, The Controllers, The Skulls, X, The Bags, The Weirdos, the Berlin Brats, The Eyes, The Alley Cats, among others. Too many times the importance of the LA movement had been overshadowed by that of the New York and London scene, Mr. Mullen brought punk to the masses by means of the gateway which was The Masque.
For all of those that were lucky enough to wander, stumble, stagger and fall down those stairs we dedicate this page to you. Think of this as your site and this generation’s opportunity to get a faint glimpse of what it was like growing up in the height of the LA punk scene, through the stories of those who were lucky enough to have lived through it…with a little help from Cyberspace. We are not trying to duplicate what once was, it is our hope that this will be a place where old friends can reconnect and swap stories so the world can see that Punk is still alive and well today because of the people who came before us and continue to lead the way. So don’t hesitate to share your tales from the basement to remind the world that We Still Got the Neutron Bomb!!
Who I'd like to meet: Everyone! We are throwing a Punk party and all are invited, like the Masque we wouldn’t think of discriminating. So come scenesters, skaters, photographers, groupies, fans, pill-poppers, promoters, booze hounds, loud mouths, poets, painters, scumbags, weirdos, band members, revolutionists and Punk historians. Anyone who can regale us with sordid tales of debauchery and mayhem from back in the day is welcome here. Remember this site is for the fans so feel free to post pictures and write blogs to recognize over 30 years of Punk rock. We hope you’ll run into some old friends and perhaps make a few new ones.
A ‘Fallen Comrades’ section is located in the left column for those who have passed on so if there are any names you feel should be added please email us and we will update accordingly.
Brendan me boy,rest in peace. Not only were you so passionate about music but you were one hellava nice guy.Believe it or not,that's what I remember first and foremost when I think of you.They have myspace in heaven,right?
Brendan Mullen was, is, and always will be an icon. His story taught me that good music isn't on television, radio, or in huge sports arenas. Because of him, I have found some of the best bands I've ever heard locally and will always support the LA music scene. Thank you, Brendan.
I love you Brendan RIP ..Thank You so much for letting me be a part of the Masque Family.. I am deeply saddened ,and will never forget you or what you did in my life.. and thanks for giving me the name Clarksville it kinda stuck! (this is as pic me in 1977 at the masque)
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