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Tid bits and what not from 1978 Crashed Memories(the book)

Posted in 1978 Crashed Memories. The Book, culture, Dogtown, Los Angeles, music with tags , , , , , , on May 14, 2013 by gerilewis001

Just a lil sumthin for ya’ll.

“Daryl Gates (the fascist Chief of  the Los Angeles Police Department) and the L.A.P.D had it out for Punk Rockers.”-Ger-I

Listen to the ingatesterview here: Thanx Sheena Metal!

http://www.latalkradio.com/Players/Sheena.shtml?date=November+9,+2012&file=110912

 

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Rest in Peace Ann Doll. May 7th 2013

Posted in 1978 Crashed Memories. The Book, culture, Dogtown with tags , , , , on May 8, 2013 by gerilewis001

ann doll #2Death the final earthly frontier. At times it arrives unexpectedly, suddenly like  the prophetic thief in the night. Stealing away the gift that we  take for granted and now only realize will not return.

Ann Doll! So quick witted and sarcastic a walking razor if there ever was and yes I watched your size!  Beloved Ann, more talent in your little pinky finger than the world itself posses. Oh how existence can be so cruel and unforgiving and just as kind and yielding of the beautiful. Ann in a few strokes of a paint brush you captured the beauty, horror, pain and glory with an unparalleled exquisiteness and breathtaking style.  You read between the lines so well, maybe to well. Heck you even went surfing with me. Now that was a gas! Love you girl, Rest easy and in peace.

“We walked past the famous Malibu brick wall where all the locals hung out. Carrying my purple and pink Clyde Betty “Rocket Fish” surfboard with my dyed bleach blond hair, Ann doll in tow with her pale white makeup and jet black hair, we immediately incurred the wrath of the surfer lames. Catcalling, “Fag go back to Hollywood and Punk sucks. ” The surfers laid into us heavy. ” Fuck off and die” Ann shot back! Doubling down she then yelled “Go brush your hair, dorks.”-1978 Crashed Memories

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American guide #37. Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles

Posted in guided tours of America, Los Angeles, travel with tags , , , , , , on May 6, 2013 by gerilewis001

Crack! The impact of cowhide colliding with a 36 oz piece of lumber swung by a muscled big leaguer is unmistakable and once you hear it you will never forget it. The residents of long forgotten Chavez Ravine will also never forget the bulldozers, sheriffs, attorneys and thugs that forced the mostly American-Mexicans from their barrio, to construct Dodger Stadium. Check it out friend I’m not going to translate for you any more! Ok,ok just this one last time. I know I always say that and I always end up translating for you anyways. Barrio is Spanish for neighborhood or loosely ghetto. Take your pick and make it snappy as I don’t have all day.Stick and move,homie. Stick and move. Well dig it now that I’ve got your attention, look into it. Truth seekers wont find their story in the “Official” Dodger history books. Why is the street sign also in Chinese? you ask. Stay tuned to this blog friend, stay tuned. Hey hand me that bag of peanuts will ya?

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