Happy Birthday - Matt Lukin of The Melvins & Mudhoney

 Matt Lukin (born August 16, 1964) is an American musician best known as the original bassist for the influential grunge band Mudhoney. He was a founding member of the band and played a significant role in shaping the grunge sound that emerged from Seattle in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Mudhoney was formed in 1988 and quickly gained attention for their raw and energetic style that combined punk rock, garage rock, and a sludgy, distorted sound. The band was one of the pioneers of the grunge movement, which would later become a major cultural and musical phenomenon.

Matt Lukin's bass playing was an integral part of Mudhoney's sound, and he contributed to the band's early albums, including their iconic debut album "Mudhoney" (1989), as well as "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" (1991) and "Piece of Cake" (1992).

Lukin left Mudhoney in 1999 to focus on other interests, but his contributions to the grunge scene and his role in shaping the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s remain significant. He played an important part in establishing the gritty, DIY ethos that characterized the early grunge movement.

Scott Asheton Birthday -- The Stooges

 Scott Asheton (August 16, 1949 – March 15, 2014) was an American drummer best known for his involvement in the influential punk rock band The Stooges. The Stooges, formed in 1967, were pioneers of the punk and garage rock movements. The band was fronted by Iggy Pop and gained notoriety for their raw, energetic sound and rebellious attitude.

Scott Asheton played a crucial role in shaping the band's distinctive sound with his powerful and dynamic drumming style. He, along with his brother Ron Asheton on guitar, Dave Alexander on bass, and Iggy Pop on vocals, created music that laid the groundwork for punk and alternative rock genres.

Scott Asheton's drumming was characterized by its simple but driving rhythms that provided a solid foundation for the chaotic and intense performances of The Stooges. His contributions can be heard on albums like "The Stooges" (1969) and "Fun House" (1970), both of which are considered classic albums in the punk and rock genres.

After The Stooges disbanded in the early 1970s, the Asheton brothers remained involved in music, with Scott occasionally reuniting with the band for special performances. The Stooges reunited in the early 2000s and released a new album, "The Weirdness," in 2007. Scott Asheton's drumming continued to be a vital part of the band's live performances until his passing on March 15, 2014.

Scott Asheton's legacy lives on through his contributions to The Stooges' music and his impact on the punk rock genre. His drumming style and the band's pioneering sound continue to influence generations of musicians and fans alike.

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The End of the Ramones: August 1996

 In 1996, The Ramones went on their last tour, as part of the bill on Lollapalooza.  They then played their final show on August 6, 1996, at the Palace in Hollywood.  On August 9th, it was announced that the Band was Done.

The Ramones, one of the pioneering and influential punk rock bands, officially disbanded in 1996. The breakup wasn't due to any dramatic event but rather a combination of factors, including creative differences, personal conflicts, and a general sense that they had achieved what they set out to do as a band.

Joey Ramone, the lead vocalist, struggled with health issues, and internal tensions within the group had grown over the years. Despite this, they managed to reunite for their final studio album, "Adios Amigos," which was released in 1995. Following the album's release, the band embarked on a farewell tour that concluded on August 6, 1996, with a show in Los Angeles. This marked the end of The Ramones' active touring and recording career as a band.

Tragically, Joey Ramone passed away from lymphoma on April 15, 2001. Dee Dee Ramone, the original bassist and primary songwriter for the band, had left the band in 1989 and sadly passed away due to a drug overdose on June 5, 2002. Johnny Ramone, the guitarist and last surviving original member, passed away from prostate cancer on September 15, 2004.

The breakup of The Ramones marked the end of an era in punk rock history, but their influence and legacy continue to be felt in the world of music and beyond.

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• Bessman, Jim (1993). Ramones: An American Band, St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-09369-1
• Colegrave, Stephen, and Chris Sullivan (2005). Punk: The Definitive Record of a Revolution, Thunder's Mouth Press. ISBN 1-56025-769-5
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• Leigh, Mickey, and Legs McNeil (2009). I Slept With Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir, Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-5216-0
• McNeil, Legs, and Gillian McCain (1996). Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk (2d ed.), Penguin. ISBN 0-14-026690-9
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Gord Lewis of Teenage Head: Today, in Punk Rock History

 Gord Lewis, of Canadian punk band Teenage Head, died on this day, 2022. An original member of the iconic punk band, Gord Lewis was found murdered in his home. His son Jonathan Lewis was arrested shortly after the crime and charged with second-degree murder.

Teenage Head is a punk rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada that rose to prominence in the early 1980s.

Frankie Venom (Frank Kerr), Gord Lewis, Steve Mahon, and Nick Stipanitz founded the band in 1975 in Hamilton, Ontario.

The name of the band is a tribute to The Flaming Groovies' 1971 album Teenage Head, which Gord Lewis saw advertised in a music magazine but had not heard, and resolved to establish a band with that name one day.

Teenage Head was created in 1975 while the band members were students at Hamilton's Westdale High School.[2] Gord Lewis on guitar, Steve Park on guitar, Frankie Venom on drums, and Dave Desroches on vocals comprised the initial lineup. Frankie Venom immediately took over as the new vocalist, and Lewis enlisted the help of longtime mates Steve Mahon on bass and Nick Stipanitz on drums.

DesRoches later formed his own band, The Shakers. In the mid-1980s (for the album Electric Guitars), he rejoined Teenage Head as vocalist, and he did so again in 2016.[3] Steve Park eventually left to form Simply Saucer, another Hamilton band.

Their debut performance occurred on October 17, 1975, at the cafeteria of Westdale Secondary School.[4] The band's first professional performances took place in February.

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