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DUNCAN FALLOWELL Interview Jan 29, 2025

Mike Stax has a scintillating conversation with English writer and critic Duncan Fallowell about rock journalism in the ‘70s, his collaborations with the great German group Can, and his appreciation for Iggy & the Stooges, David Bowie, Gary Glitter and more.

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PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY: Alan Brackett Interview Dec 22, 2024

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Alan Brackett, bass player, founder and songwriter of the Peanut Butter Conspiracy, who made some the most inspired, accomplished, and at times downright awe-inspiring sounds to come out of the West Coast in the 1960s.

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Two amazing previously unreleased Peanut Butter Conspiracy recordings from their Columbia audition session.

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WE THE PEOPLE: Wayne Proctor interview Dec 06, 2024

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Wayne Proctor of We the People, one of the great overlooked groups of the 1960s. Wayne was the group’s lead guitarist, sometimes vocalist, and the writer of some of the band’s finest songs, including the transcendent “In the Past.”

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THE SAINTS: Ed Kuepper interview Oct 03, 2024

In this episode guitarist and founder Ed Kuepper talks about the early years of the Saints in Brisbane, Australia, and the making of their savage but soulful debut album (I’m) Stranded in 1976.

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Greg Prevost: After the Wars Sep 06, 2024

Greg Stackhouse Prevost returns to talk about his fantastic new album, After the Wars, who reflect on their musical philosophy and motivation for continuing to create music.

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Chris Charlesworth: Just Backdated Aug 21, 2024

Mike Stax talks to Melody Maker writer Chris Charlesworth about his experiences on the front lines of rock journalism in London, LA and New York City in the 1970s.

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Special Announcement! Jun 28, 2024

We'll be taking a short summer hiatus while Mike is on tour with his band, The Loons, promoting their new EP "Memories Have Faces" - now out on Munster Records.

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MARK LINDSAY INTERVIEW: Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Spirit of 67 Jun 11, 2024

In this very special episode Mike Stax talks to Mark Lindsay, lead singer and chief songwriter of Paul Revere & the Raiders, about the creation of one of their greatest albums, The Spirit of ’67. Mark breaks down the album in detail, track by track in this 2016 interview from the Ugly Things vault.

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THE PRETTY THINGS: Mark St John interview May 21, 2024

In this episode we pay tribute to the late Pretty Things lead singer Phil May. Mike Stax talks to Pretty Things manager and producer Mark St John about the band’s last years and the challenges, trials and triumphs of making their brilliant final album, Bare As Bone, Bright as Blood.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 2 May 01, 2024

In this episode we conclude the story of the Misunderstood, one of the seminal psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown shares the story of their rapid rise and fall in England, and his remarkable adventures afterwards that took him half way around the world from military boot camp to a primitive ashram in India, and back again.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1 Apr 11, 2024

In this episode we begin the story of the Misunderstood, one of the most exciting and innovative psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown talks to Mike Stax about the early days of the band in Riverside, California, their association with John Peel, and why they decided to move to London in 1966.

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The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW Mar 28, 2024

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Pretty Things bass player and songwriter Wally Waller about the heady days of 1969 and 1970, and the making of their post-psychedelic masterpiece, Parachute.

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Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode Mar 06, 2024

Outtakes from Mike's March 15, 2023 interview with Derv Gordon of The Equals, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe”.

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MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb Feb 16, 2024

Don Stevenson of Moby Grape returns for another interview. This time we talk about Moby Grape’s grim times in 1968, and go track-by-track on their wonderful yet overlooked third album, Moby Grape ’69. The band’s biographer, Cam Cobb, joins the conversation.

Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here: http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grape/

Cam's forthcoming book on Skip Spence: "Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence" https://omnibuspress.com/products/weighted-down-the-complicated-life-of-skip-spence

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The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW Feb 01, 2024

In this episode we plunge back into the world of the Pretty Things. Mike Stax interviews bass player and founder member John Stax about the group’s early days along with a track-by-track exploration of their fabulous debut album and wild stories about their days at 13 Chester Street, Belgravia

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The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW Jan 10, 2024

In this episode Mike Stax talks to the dynamic lead singer of the Chocolate Watchband about the history and legacy of one of the greatest California garage/psych bands of the 1960s.

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The Pretty Things: DICK TAYLOR INTERVIEW Dec 01, 2023

In the episode Mike Stax interviews Dick Taylor, lead guitarist and founder member of the Pretty Things about their flawlessly brilliant 1965 album Get the Picture? Along with an immersive track by track examination, Dick shares strange and hilarious stories about their experiences in the pulsing epicenter of mid-sixties midnight-to-six London.

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In this episodes bonus content, Dick Taylor talks about producing the first Hawkwind album in 1969.

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THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview Nov 17, 2023

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.

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In this episodes bonus content we are featuring a copy of Ugly Things Issue No.14 (1995)

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The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview Nov 02, 2023

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.

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THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview Oct 18, 2023

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.

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CRIME: Hank Rank interview Oct 04, 2023

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.

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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails Sep 19, 2023

In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68.

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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years Aug 29, 2023

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.

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40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History Aug 15, 2023

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.

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The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell Aug 04, 2023

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. The interview with the visionary songwriter and musician was conducted by Mike Stax and Carl Rusk in 1983 and appeared in Issue #2 of the magazine.

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Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll Jul 14, 2023

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. Topics of discussion include the rock scene and the early days of punk in the UK in the 1970s, rock journalism, Mick Farren, David Bowie, the Who, and the Yardbirds.

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Summer Update and Special Announcement! May 24, 2023

Ugly Things 40th Anniversary Weekender, August 25-27, San Diego.

Come join us at the Casbah and the Whistle Stop for a celebration of 40 years of bringing you the very best in garage, psychedelic and beat music! We have some great bands and DJ's lined up, including: The Nashville Ramblers, the Uni Boys ,the Wyld Gooms, the Loons, and Spanish psych rockers Mohama Saz from Madrid.

Don't miss it!

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MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb May 11, 2023

Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb. Don shares stories about the band’s formation and the making of their monumental 1967 debut album.

Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here:

http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grape/

Cam's forthcoming book on Skip Spence: "Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence"

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Private Press Records: Paul Major & Dave Gebroe Apr 25, 2023

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.

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THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES: Cyril Jordan Apr 11, 2023

In this episode Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands. In this episode, Cyril shares stories about the making of their seminal albums Sneakers, Supersnazz, Flamingo and Teenage Head, and pays tribute to their original lead singer and driving force through the sixties and early seventies, Roy Loney.

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LOVE: Johnny Echols Mar 28, 2023

Mike Stax talks to Johnny Echols, founder member and lead guitarist of LOVE, about the making of their second album, Da Capo. Completed in the autumn of 1966 and released in January 1967, Da Capo was an innovative fusion of jazz and rock that included some of their greatest songs, such as “Stephanie Knows Who,” “Orange Skies,” “The Castle” and – predating their jazzier approach – the unforgettable “7 & 7 Is.”

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The Equals Mar 16, 2023

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.

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The Magicians Feb 28, 2023

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. Mike Stax unpacks their remarkable story with writer Walter Roland Moore and Magicians guitarist John Townley.

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The Seeds Part 2: Pushin’ Too Hard, the documentary Feb 14, 2023

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Neil Norman and Alec Palao about their feature length documentary The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard. Neil’s father Gene Norman signed the Seeds to his GNP-Crescendo record label in 1965, and Neil spent countless hours watching them record, rehearse, and play live concerts so he has a unique personal perspective on the band and their music.

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The Seeds Part 1: A Conversation with Sky Saxon Jan 31, 2023

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. In this episode Mike Stax takes you back to the first year of scrappy no-budget fanzine publishing, and shares highlights from his tapes of his phone conversations with Sky, who talks about his music, his philosophy, his storied past, his plans for the future, and why it should be called Ugly & Beautiful Things.

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Gabor Szabo: Spellbinder Dec 13, 2022

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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Andy Ellison: John’s Children Nov 30, 2022

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 Rocker.

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Mike interviews Andy by phone as Andy wanders around Harrods in a kilt doing his Christmas shopping.

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Harvey Kubernik Nov 15, 2022

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 most recent book, co-written with his brother Kenneth, is Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Chile. Harvey is a music fan to the core and one the world’s foremost authorities on the musical history and geography of Los Angeles.

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PART 2: Greg Prevost Nov 08, 2022

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 Rochester, New York in the '50s and '60s, his rock 'n' roll awakening, his importance of fanzine culture, and his musical adventures with the Kings and in more recent years as a solo artist.

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Greg's albums can be found at https://pennimanrecords.com/

Visit his FB Page with reviews-info etc STACKHOUSE PREVOST'S SHITKICKER REBELLION | Facebook

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Greg Prevost Nov 01, 2022

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 Rochester, New York in the '50s and '60s, his rock 'n' roll awakening, his importance of fanzine culture, and his musical adventures with the Kings and in more recent years as a solo artist.

Greg's book is published by Misty Lane and can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/MistyLaneShop

Or: http://webstore.ugly-things.com/

Greg's albums can be found at https://pennimanrecords.com/

Visit his FB Page with reviews-info etc STACKHOUSE PREVOST'S SHITKICKER REBELLION | Facebook

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PART 2: The Velvet Underground; Pickwick City and the first meeting of Lou Reed and John Cale Oct 18, 2022

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 Don’t You Smile Now.”

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The Velvet Underground: Pickwick City and the first meeting of Lou Reed and John Cale (Part 1 of 2) Oct 04, 2022

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-garde musician from Wales who’d come to America to study composition on a Leonard Bernstein scholarship – and forming an alliance that would have an incalculable impact on the face of modern music.

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Clear Light Sep 20, 2022

In late 1967 Elektra Record released the only album by Clear Light, a multi-faceted jewel of melodic folk-rock and fierce psychedelia delivered with dramatic flair. In this episode music writer and researcher Gray Newell talks about how he tracked down all of the band members in order to write the definitive story of this dazzling but overlooked West Coast band.

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All Of Thus Sep 06, 2022

In 1968 four high school kids from upstate New York had the pluck and ambition to make an album of their best songs. They called it ALL OF THUS. They pressed only 265 copies via the custom pressing company Century Records and sold them at their high school. It’s considered one of the most obscure and collectible teen garage albums of the era. Mike speaks to drummer Barry Dalgleish.

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The Troggs Aug 22, 2022

Mike Stax speaks with the band’s two surviving members, guitarist Chris Britton and bass man Pete Staples, who regale us with a stream of hilarious and fascinating Troggs tales, including the story behind the infamous “Troggs Tapes”.

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Welcome to Ugly Things: The Ultimate Rock n’ Roll Podcast Aug 11, 2022

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 British beat, 1960s garage rock 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. Ugly Things - delivering passionate, informed, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

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