Ep482: Dez Cadena - Flag, Black Flag, Misfits and more

Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts in the formation of LA punk rock culture. Topics Include: Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels Family moved from New Jersey to California Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins Received first drum kit as child from father Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic) Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins Keith Morris briefly returning for one show Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other museum exhibits Recommends The Schizophonics band Promotes his current band Dondo Mentions producing 3rd Rate band's recent record See Dez at the Punk Rock Museum - Tickets here Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8