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Comedian Shapel Lacey discusses the power of music, inspiration and how a 1981 Black Flag video sparked a lifelong punk obsession that shaped his identity, art, and resilience.
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Topics Include:
Talks local record stores, Amoeba, old Sunset location
Discovers deep-cut Swedish hardcore at Eastside Records, Arizona
Reflects on pre-streaming era, hunting records in person
Notices rosary on Crash's grave, debates his beliefs
Traces punk discovery to junior high guitar class
Friend introduces him to ska punk, then Black Flag
Watches 1981 Target video of Rollins-era Black Flag
Rise Above vocals trigger emotional, tearful revelation
Explains Black Flag filled a void from turbulent childhood
Contrasts Korn/Deftones' anger with punk's empowering message
Credits Rollins with teaching self-understanding and personal growth
Recalls performing onstage with Rollins at Ohio festival
Anger management counselor used Rollins to redirect his aggression
Growing up Black, punk, skateboarding in Arizona desert
Faced criticism from all sides for musical taste
Explored funk, hip-hop, grunge without genre boundaries
Connects N.W.A. and Black Flag's shared themes of injustice
Discusses punk and hip-hop confronting police brutality parallels
Champions open-mindedness across seemingly opposite music scenes
Describes local DIY scene at Mesa's Nile basement
Panhandled for five dollars to attend all-ages shows
Cheerleading came after punk, called "most punk rock" act
Discusses tattoos, straight-edge culture, Minor Threat connection
Shares personal encounters meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye
Praises Rollins and MacKaye's discipline, historical knowledge, friendship
Draws parallels between punk and comedy's DIY authenticity
Talks band Mad Peaceful, growing sold-out comedy success
Discusses Australia tour interest, interview wrap up
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.