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Ugly Things Magazine

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.

#42

Greg Prevost: After the Wars

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. [https://gregstackhouseprevost.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-wars] (https://gregstackhouseprevost.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-wars) [https://www.facebook.com/greg.prevost.399] (https://www.facebook.com/greg.prevost.399) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:22

06 Sep 2024

#41

Chris Charlesworth: Just Backdated

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. Find Chris' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Backdated-Chris-Charlesworth/dp/1915858224 Read the blog: https://justbackdated.blogspot.com/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:54

21 Aug 2024

#40

Special Announcement!

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. https://the-loons.com Check out the new single here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnDbOZXJ0ro Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

03 MINS

03:38

28 Jun 2024

#39

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

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. http://www.marklindsay.com/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:36

11 Jun 2024

#38

THE PRETTY THINGS: Mark St John interview

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. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Patreon Bonus: Mark St John talks about Phil May’s friendship with Van Morrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 May 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:56

21 May 2024

#37

THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 2

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. https://www.themisunderstood.com/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 May 2024

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:08

01 May 2024

#36

THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1

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. https://www.themisunderstood.com/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

54 MINS

54:00

11 Apr 2024

#35

The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW

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. https://wallywaller-beyondtheprettythings.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/makemavit/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:48

28 Mar 2024

#34

Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode

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”. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

34 MINS

34:19

06 Mar 2024

#33

MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

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/] (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] (https://omnibuspress.com/products/weighted-down-the-complicated-life-of-skip-spence) For all things Moby Grape, visit the website: [https://mobygrape.us/] (https://mobygrape.us/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:14

16 Feb 2024

#32

The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW

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 [https://www.theprettythings.com] (https://www.theprettythings.com/) [https://www.cigarboxguitar.com.au/] (https://www.cigarboxguitar.com.au/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:43

01 Feb 2024

#31

The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW

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. https://www.facebook.com/chocolatewatchband/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:26

10 Jan 2024

#30

The Pretty Things: DICK TAYLOR INTERVIEW

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. [https://www.theprettythings.com] (https://www.theprettythings.com/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. In this episodes bonus content, Dick Taylor talks about producing the first Hawkwind album in 1969. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Dec 2023

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:28

01 Dec 2023

#29

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. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. In this episodes bonus content we are featuring a copy of Ugly Things Issue No.14 (1995) Long out of print, this issue features the Johnny Ramone interview as well as a huge cover story on Crime, pluch much more. Become a Patreon today! Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Nov 2023

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:51

17 Nov 2023

#28

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. Patreon Bonus: Ian McLagan talks about Booker T Jones Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Nov 2023

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:43

02 Nov 2023

#27

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. [https://www.facebook.com/TheArtwoods/] (https://www.facebook.com/TheArtwoods/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: ⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/1592182331⁠⁠ (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Oct 2023

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:27

18 Oct 2023

#26

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. FOR MORE ON CRIME: Watch: "San Francisco's First and Only Rock'n'Roll Movie: CRIME 1978" here: https://crimesf.com/products/crime-movie Crime Official Website: http://www.crimesf.com *Ugly Things Magazine #14, 1995: http://www.ugly-things.com Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: ⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/1592182331⁠⁠ (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Oct 2023

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:58

04 Oct 2023

#25

P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails

In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68. [https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/] (https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153) Patreon: [www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti] (http://www.patreon.com/Discograffiti) Podfollow: ⁠⁠ [https://podfollow.com/1592182331] (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) ⁠⁠ ( [https://podfollow.com/1592182331] (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/] (https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/] (https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/Discograffiti] (https://twitter.com/Discograffiti) YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw) Web site: [http://discograffiti.com/] (http://discograffiti.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Sep 2023

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:23

19 Sep 2023

#24

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. [https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/] (https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/) Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ To listen and connect to the Discograffiti podcast: Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153) Patreon: [www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti] (http://www.patreon.com/Discograffiti) Podfollow: ⁠⁠ [https://podfollow.com/1592182331] (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) ⁠⁠ ( [https://podfollow.com/1592182331] (https://podfollow.com/1592182331) ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/] (https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/] (https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/Discograffiti] (https://twitter.com/Discograffiti) YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw) Web site: [http://discograffiti.com/] (http://discograffiti.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Aug 2023

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:41

29 Aug 2023

#23

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. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Learn more about Carl Rusk at http://carlrusk.com/ Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Aug 2023

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:12

15 Aug 2023

#22

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. 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. [http://www.bonniwellmusicmachine.com/index.html] (http://www.bonniwellmusicmachine.com/index.html) Check out the magazine: http://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Aug 2023

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:00

04 Aug 2023

#21

Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll

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. [https://www.peterstanfield.com/] (https://www.peterstanfield.com/) Support us by becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/uglythingspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Jul 2023

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:32

14 Jul 2023

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#42

Greg Prevost: After the Wars

#41

Chris Charlesworth: Just Backdated

#40

Special Announcement!

#39

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

#38

THE PRETTY THINGS: Mark St John interview

#37

THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 2

#36

THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1

#35

The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW

#34

Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode

#33

MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

#32

The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW

#31

The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW

#30

The Pretty Things: DICK TAYLOR INTERVIEW

#29

THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview

#28

The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview

#27

THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview

#26

CRIME: Hank Rank interview

#25

P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails

#24

P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years

#23

40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History

#22

The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell

#21

Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll