On this day in 2003, Roger Miret and the Disasters played a sold out show at CB’s. Roger started his career in 1982, as the vocalist for NYC’s legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front. During the 1990’s Miret branched out and picked up the bass and played in the indie rock band Lady Luck, fronted by his wife Denise. Roger, continuing his two decades of songwriting, founded the Disasters, a NYC street punk band. Agnostic Front has recently started touring again and had a recent preview in The New Yorker.
On This Day in 1975, Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti was certified Gold. Here is a clip from the Ordinaires, a nine piece band that in 1986 recorded their live debut self titled album at CBGB. The Ordinaires began their career in the early 1980’s during the NYC No Wave movement, and outgrew and reacted from their peer’s musical dissonance.
On this day in 1982, John Belushi, comedian and Blues Brother, dies of a drug overdose at the Chateau Marmont Hotel California. He was only 32 years old. His unique comedic style drew comedy and rock closer together. This National Lampoon’s Lemmings sketch is said to be the inspiration for This is Spinal Tap.
On this day in 1993, Elliott Sharp played to a packed club. Sharp, since the 1970’s has been a pioneer of New York City’s avant garde and experimental music scene. He has released over 85 recordings spanning many genres of jazz to orchestral music to noise, no wave and techno
On this day in 2003, Wakefield played at sold out show at CB’s. This 4 piece rock band are Ryan Escolopio, his brother Aaron, who used to play in Good Charlotte, their cousin Mike Schoolden and J.D. Tennyson, all from Mechanicsvillle, Maryland.
They formed in 2000 and have toured with Good Charlotte, MXPX and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Their songs have been featured in film soundtracks and the band has had uncredited appearances in feature films. Here is a clip from their 2003 Arista release.
