Finally sat down and read this! A good read. I’m glad you touched on the current state of music subcultures. They still are shared and cultivated through the internet, though in person events still seem stunted post-pandemic. You don’t know you’re in a “scene” until it’s over.
Fabulous post, as always. Ruby Ray (who snapped that iconic Darby Crash photo) took photos of the 22 Hours of Fear video shoot. One pic shows Jon Savage sitting alongside V. Vale, Babeth vanLoo and Ruby's best friend Ivey.
I remember being 16 and taking the Visage record off the shelf. I had Steve Strange sign it and walked out without paying. It felt like a little retribution for the bully gatekeeper vibe Joseph and Henry wreaked on the exploratory kids who’d frequent the shop looking for answers. They didn’t make it easy for us. Love that store.
Nice post. I still have a shopping bag from VF, went there during a business trip to LA when I interviewed Gai at l.a. Eyeworks for an article for an optical trade magazine. I bought a Monte Cazzaza 7" that came in a cool oversized sleeve designed by Gary Panter
Finally sat down and read this! A good read. I’m glad you touched on the current state of music subcultures. They still are shared and cultivated through the internet, though in person events still seem stunted post-pandemic. You don’t know you’re in a “scene” until it’s over.
Wonderful memories! So glad for this. VF was always so welcoming and allowed me to sell my TOPY videos. Appreciate the love!!
Fabulous post, as always. Ruby Ray (who snapped that iconic Darby Crash photo) took photos of the 22 Hours of Fear video shoot. One pic shows Jon Savage sitting alongside V. Vale, Babeth vanLoo and Ruby's best friend Ivey.
I remember being 16 and taking the Visage record off the shelf. I had Steve Strange sign it and walked out without paying. It felt like a little retribution for the bully gatekeeper vibe Joseph and Henry wreaked on the exploratory kids who’d frequent the shop looking for answers. They didn’t make it easy for us. Love that store.
Nice post. I still have a shopping bag from VF, went there during a business trip to LA when I interviewed Gai at l.a. Eyeworks for an article for an optical trade magazine. I bought a Monte Cazzaza 7" that came in a cool oversized sleeve designed by Gary Panter
Great time capsule! Can’t wait to see your film.