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Jun 27, 2024 · He carved grooves in the densest of sonic surfaces, built crucifixes from wires, lights and junk, and on stage – alongside his Suicide bandmate Martin Rev – he’d infamously lunge at his audience brandishing a length of motorcycle chain.
3 days ago · SUICIDE Suicide (Very rare original 1977 US 1st issue 7-track vinyl LP on the Red Star label [run by the New York Dolls Marty Thau], picture sleeve. Seminal debut album from the ’70s NY underground, distorted beats and synths from Martin Rev mixed with Alan Vega’s howls and whispers, make this a precursor to post-punk, industrial, techno and beyond.
Jun 19, 2024 · Martin Rev and Alan Vega met in 1970 and formed the band Suicide soon after. Part of the New York avant-garde scene, they were more influential than popular, partly because of Alan Vega’s tendency to bait audiences to the extent that he became the object of physical attack.
Jul 5, 2024 · Alan Vega (Boruch Alan Bermowitz, June 23, 1938 – July 16, 2016) was an American vocalist and visual artist, primarily known for his work with the electronic protopunk duo Suicide. Alan Bermowitz was raised in a Jewish household in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
Jul 3, 2024 · The Best Bands That Got Their Start at CBGB. D and E Entertainment. Updated July 3, 2024 111.8K views 56 items. Ranked By. 16.8K votes. 2.7K voters. 2 reranks. Voting Rules. Bands that achieved mainstream popularity after they played CBGB; mostly bands who played there in the '70s and '80s.
Jun 20, 2024 · Check out Suicide Sally: Martin Rev (Suicide), Eugene Hutz (Gogol Bordello), Jg Thirlwell (Foetus), Bob Bert (Sonic Youth), Gregg Foreman, at Bowery Electric in New York on June 20, 2024 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.
3 days ago · December 7 – Darby Crash, leader of L.A. punk band the Germs, dies of a heroin overdose in a suicide pact. December 8 – John Lennon is shot to death outside his apartment building in New York City.
