New Wave Outpost Forum

by **kennemck** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:12 pm

At least, I think this is my first post - I don't remember posting here before.

Like many of you, my record collection pre-punk/new wave was filled with the likes of Jethro Tull, Queen, Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, etc. Then, a couple of events took place that changed everything for me. First, I caught a segment of a monthly show that was on NBC in the Saturday time slot held most Saturday's by SNL (was it called Weekend?). This segment dealt with the punk scene in Britain, including video clips of the Sex Pistols, the Damned and one or two other bands. Then, not long after that, a friend played the Sex Pistols album for me at the time it came out, as well as some Elvis Costello and Ramones. I was hooked.

I believe the first punk/new wave records I purchased were EC's "Armed Forces" (including the limited edition live EP) and the Boomtown Rats' "Tonic for the Troops", but I'm not 100% certain of this. We had a great record store in the Buffalo, NY area called "Play it again, Sam's" (now called Home of the Hits) which was heavily into the punk and new wave music that came out in the late 70's/early 80's, so I had good exposure to a wide range of bands from that era. Needless to say, I spent way too much money on music during those years and for many years after, although I don't really regret doing so.

So, long story short, I came to like a lot of great bands from that era, many of whom are still making great music today in some form or other. And of course, expanding my musical horizons has helped create interest in other musical forms that I may not otherwise have listened to had I listened to nothing but the classic rock staples of my youth. Mind you, after many years of swearing off a lot of that classic rock, I've recently started to make peace with at least some of that music as I've realized that there was some pretty good music made then, albeit a bit overplayed. Of course, overplayed classic rock beats the heck out of most of the modern rock/rap/metal being released these days, so that may also be a contributing factor to my change of heart.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and I hope to discover some "new" old music that maybe I missed the first time around.

by **WolverineSyr** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:16 pm

Welcome aboard - nice to see another upstater!

by **marie3** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:13 pm

Welcome [:)]

by **hutter** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:39 am

[quote]Originally posted by kennemck
...Of course, overplayed classic rock beats the heck out of most of the modern rock/rap/metal being released these days...[/quote]
Ain't that the gospel.

Guten tag!

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by **plagiarism** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:34 am

The last time I welcomed a newbie, she never came back. So, I guess it's better if I don't say anything at all. [V]

by **newwavepunkgirl** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:47 am

Welcome ot the madhouse, um I mean sane and normal web forum of course! I didn't have a record collection pre-punk newwave as too young but I do like some 70s rock like Led Zep and Rush![;)]

Devolution is real

by **Rubbeet921** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:53 am

Hello Ken! I see you registered in 2005! Hmmm, what took you so long to start posting? Anyhow, welcome aboard!!![8D]

by **darwinsky** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:07 am

Just don't get scared off by what's happening at the NNNW section. Everything's scripted, I tell you.

dar

by **kennemck** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:31 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by Rubbeet921[/i]
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Hello Ken! I see you registered in 2005! Hmmm, what took you so long to start posting? Anyhow, welcome aboard!!![8D]

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Yes, I did take a brief look at the boards and bookmarked it for later viewing, but later came later than I planned. Thanks to all for the welcome messages.

by **kimiiii** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:16 pm

ken-

That's a great opening post! Welcome to NWO. Better late than never. You'll find lots of stuff you never knew existed and you'll rediscover stuff you never realized you forgot about.

The personalities here run the gamut, as does the music. Enjoy both. Feel free to share your memories as well as your discoveries.

by **Rubbeet921** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:42 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by kennemck[/i]
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Yes, I did take a brief look at the boards and bookmarked it for later viewing, but later came later than I planned.

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Procrastination is a sin!!![;)] Enjoy your stay and make sure you don't disappear after 2 days.

If you ever go to the NNNW section, don't forget to equip yourself with some sense of humor and a thick skin for survival.[:D]

by **empyrean** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:55 pm

Hello there. Welcome to the boards. Thats from me. The idiot one. You'll find out. [:D][:D][:D][:o)]

by **tileboy** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:32 am

If you're down on todays new music don't be,visit the next wave page . Many members here,too few in my opinion,are into and are quite knowledgable about the current crop of new bands that are out there . I guarantee you'll find something you like.

by **kennemck** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:06 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by tileboy[/i]
<br>If you're down on todays new music don't be,visit the next wave page . Many members here,too few in my opinion,are into and are quite knowledgable about the current crop of new bands that are out there . I guarantee you'll find something you like.
[/quote]

There is good music being made these days, but you don't hear much of it on the radio. Certainly, popular music is in a sorry state, particularly in the U.S. But I'll be sure to check out the next wave page - I'm always looking for some good, new music.

by **deethelurker** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:57 pm

Hello, kennemck. If my, um, [i]different[/i] presence around here has been tolerated as much as it has, then yours should certainly be welcomed.

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