Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene by Scott Crawford

Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene by Scott Crawford

An oral and photographic history of the Washington, DC punk rock scene, including Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Fugazi, and more.

"The pictures, which include some posed portraits but are mostly concert shots, are the chief attraction. They freeze moments of adolescent release, vein-bulging intensity and sweaty communion that fuses performer and audience . . . Vivid and evocative." --Washington Post

"A forthright testament to a kaleidoscopic community. This is a rounded collection, with surprises on every page . . . It's a collection that rocks." --Shelf Awareness for Readers

The Washington, DC punk music scene of the 1980s gave birth to influential bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Fugazi. Here that era is portrayed in its purest form: an oral history by the creators themselves, including nearly two hundred photographs capturing the power and spirit of this politically progressive corner of American underground music. This stunning and intimate collection features rare images from Jim Saah, Cynthia Connolly, Bert Queiroz, and many others who documented this vibrant community. Compiled by Scott Crawford--whose critically acclaimed film Salad Days provided an unprecedented exploration into the 1980s DC punk scene--Spoke delves deeper into one of the most dynamic movements in US music history.

Featuring: BAD BRAINS, THE TEEN IDLES, BLACK MARKET BABY, SOA, MINOR THREAT, GOVERNMENT ISSUE, VOID, IRON CROSS, THE FAITH, SCREAM, MARGINAL MAN, GRAY MATTER, BEEFEATER, KING FACE, RITES OF SPRING, DAG NASTY, EMBRACE, SOULSIDE, FIRE PARTY, SHUDDER TO THINK, IGNITION, FUGAZI, SWIZ, THE NATION OF ULYSSES, and JAWBOX.

Crawford, Scott: - Scott Crawford is a filmmaker, music journalist, and graphic designer. As a teenager, he founded Metrozine, a fanzine dedicated to the DC hardcore punk scene. In 2001, he launched Harp magazine and served as its editor-in-chief for over seven years. His documentary debut, Salad Days, played around the world and received critical accolades from the New York Times to Rolling Stone. He lives in Washington, DC.

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ISBN 13	9781617755002
ISBN 10	1617755001
Title	Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene
Author	Scott Crawford
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Akashic Books,U.S.
Year published	2017-03-16
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.