Ugly Things
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 films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.
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THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview
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.
65 min
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The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview
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.
71 min
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THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview
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.
80 min
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CRIME: Hank Rank interview
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.
84 min
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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Blo...
In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68.
67 min
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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years
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.
65 min
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40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History
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.
76 min
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The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell
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
66 min
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Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generatio...
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.
68 min
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Summer Update and Special Announcement!
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MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb
Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb.
59 min
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Private Press Records: Paul Major & Dave Gebroe
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.
54 min
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THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES: Cyril Jordan
Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands.
73 min
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LOVE: Johnny Echols
Mike Stax talks to Johnny Echols, founder member and lead guitarist of LOVE, about the making of their second album, Da Capo.
54 min
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The Equals
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.
64 min
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The Magicians
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.
72 min
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The Seeds Part 2: Pushin’ Too Hard, the documen...
Mike Stax talks to Neil Norman and Alec Palao about their feature length documentary The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard.
56 min
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The Seeds Part 1: A Conversation with Sky Saxon
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.
51 min
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Gabor Szabo: Spellbinder
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.
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65 min
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Andy Ellison: John’s Children
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 ...
77 min
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Harvey Kubernik
In this episode, Mike talks to music writer Harvey Kubernik, author of 20 books (and counting), including definitive works on the Monterey International Pop Festival, the music of Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles Radio 1956-72, the Band, and the Doors. His...
62 min
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PART 2: Greg Prevost
In this two part episode , Mike Stax enjoys an off-the-hook conversation with Greg Prevost, lead singer and founder of the Chesterfield Kings, about his newly published autobiography, On the Street I Met A Dog. Greg talks about growing up in Rocheste...
50 min
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Greg Prevost
In this two part episode , Mike Stax enjoys an off-the-hook conversation with Greg Prevost, lead singer and founder of the Chesterfield Kings, about his newly published autobiography, On the Street I Met A Dog. Greg talks about growing up in Rocheste...
61 min
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PART 2: The Velvet Underground; Pickwick City a...
In Part 2 of our special Velvet Underground episode we explore more of Lou Reed’s activities at Pickwick Records, the public appearances of the Primitives, the Soundsville LP, the Surfsiders, and Lou’s first musical collaboration with John Cale, “Why...
46 min
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The Velvet Underground: Pickwick City and the f...
In this episode Mike Stax talks to writer and Velvet Undergound expert Phil Milstein about Lou Reed’s early days as a songwriter for a budget record label, and the unlikely series of events that led to him first meeting John Cale – a classical/avant-...
44 min