Gimme Something Better : The Profound, Progressive, and Occasionally Pointless History of Bay Area Punk From Dead Kennedys to Green Day

## Product Description **An oral history of the modern punk-revival's West Coast Birthplace** Outside of New York and London, California's Bay Area claims the oldest continuous punk-rock scene in the world. __Gimme Something Better__ brings this outrageous and influential punk scene to life, from the notorious final performance of the Sex Pistols, to Jello Biafra's bid for mayor, the rise of __Maximum RocknRoll__ magazine, and the East Bay pop-punk sound that sold millions around the globe. Throngs of punks, including members of the Dead Kennedys, Avengers, Flipper, MDC, Green Day, Rancid, NOFX, and AFI, tell their own stories in this definitive account, from the innovative art-damage of San Francisco's Fab Mab in North Beach, to the still vibrant all-ages DIY ethos of Berkeley's Gilman Street. Compiled by longtime Bay Area journalists Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor, __Gimme Something Better__ chronicles more than two decades of punk music, progressive politics, social consciousness, and divine decadence, told by the people who made it happen. ## About the Author **Jack Boulware** is the author of __San Francisco Bizarro__, and was a columnist at __SF Weekly__ throughout the 1990s. His writing has appeared in many publications including __The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Playboy__ and \_ Mojo\_. **Silke Tudor** was born in the Bay Area and reared on punk. She was a columnist at __SF Weekly__ and the __Village Voice__. Chronicles More Than Two Decades Of Punk Music, Progressive Politics, Social Consciousness, And Divine Decadence, Told By The People Who Made It Happen. Brings The Outrageous And Influential Punk Scene To Life, From The Notorious Final Performance Of The Sex Pistols, To Jello Biafra's Bid For Mayor, The Rise Of Maximum Rocknroll Magazine, And The East Bay Pop-punk Sound That Sold Millions Around The Globe. Preface -- Introduction / Jesse Michaels -- Prologue: Turds On The Run -- Part I 1. I Gave My Punk Jacket To Rickie -- 2. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue -- 3. Baby, You're So Repulsive -- 4. Teenage Rebel -- 5. Giddyup Mutants -- 6. Holidays In The Sun -- 7. You Are One Of Our Lesser Audiences -- 8. Kick Out The Jams -- 9. Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables -- 10. No One's Listening -- 11. Ha Ha Ha -- 12. Beer-drinking Brothers From Different Mothers -- 13. Thank You, Good Night, Get Out -- Part Ii 14. We Are The Kings Now -- 15. Better Living Through Chemistry -- 16. Grandma Rule -- 17. Blitzkrieg Bop -- 18. Gimme Something Better -- 19. Berkeley Heathen Scum -- 20. Dan With The Mello Hair -- 21. Goddamn Motherfucking Son Of A Bitch -- 22. High Priest(s) Of Harmful Matter -- 23. Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight? -- 24. Beers, Steers And Queers: The Texas Invasion -- 25. Welcome To Paradise -- 26. Island Of Misfit Toys -- 27. Crossover -- 28. Let's Lynch The Landlord -- 29. Fucked Up Ronnie -- Part Iii 30. White Trash, Two Heebs And A Bean -- 31. A Chronology For Survival -- 32. Sleep, What's That? -- 33. Journey To The End Of The East Bay -- 34. 10 Seconds Of Anarchy -- 35. Two Blocks Away -- 36. Ever Fallen In Love -- 37. You Put Your Chocolate In My Peanut Butter -- 38. Ripped From The Headlines -- 39. Rise Above -- 40. All I Know Is What I Don't Know -- 41. Unity -- 42. White Picket Fence -- 43. Up The Punks! -- 44. Going To Pasalacqua -- 45. No Sleep 'til Hammersmith -- 46. Runnin' Riot -- 47. Outpunk -- 48. My Boyfriend's A Pinhead -- 49. Shield Your Eyes -- 50. ...and Out Come The Wolves -- 51. I Wanna Get A Mohawk (but My Mom Won't Let Me Get One) -- 52. (i'm Not Your) Stepping Stone -- 53. Longview -- 54. He Who Laughs Last -- 55. Rock 'n' Roll High School -- Who's Who -- Source Index -- Acknowledgments. [interviews By] Jack Boulware And Silke Tudor. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [485]-489). Product Description An oral history of the modern punk-revival's West Coast Birthplace Outside of New York and London, California's Bay Area claims the oldest continuous punk-rock scene in the world. Gimme Something Better brings this outrageous and influential punk scene to life, from the notorious final performance of the Sex Pistols, to Jello Biafra's bid for mayor, the rise of Maximum RocknRoll magazine, and the East Bay pop-punk sound that sold millions around the globe. Throngs of punks, including members of the Dead Kennedys, Avengers, Flipper, MDC, Green Day, Rancid, NOFX, and AFI, tell their own stories in this definitive account, from the innovative art-damage of San Francisco's Fab Mab in North Beach, to the still vibrant all-ages DIY ethos of Berkeley's Gilman Street. Compiled by longtime Bay Area journalists Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor, Gimme Something Better chronicles more than two decades of punk music, progressive politics, social consciousness, and divine decadence, told by the people who made it happen. About the Author Jack Boulware is the author of San Francisco Bizarro , and was a columnist at SF Weekly throughout the 1990s. His writing has appeared in many publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Playboy and _ Mojo_. Silke Tudor was born in the Bay Area and reared on punk. She was a columnist at SF Weekly and the Village Voice . History,General,Entertainment & Performing Arts,Biography & Autobiography,Music,Genres & Styles,California,Punk culture,History & Criticism,Punk rock music,Punk rock musicians,Interviews,History and criticism,Punk,Punk rock music - California - San Francisco - History and criticism,Punk rock musicians - California - San Francisco,Rock,San Francisco,Punk culture - California - San Francisco - History '[An] endlessly fascinating and frankly addictive masterpiece of safety-pin journalism.'-- Austin ChronicleAn oral history of the modern punk-revival's West Coast BirthplaceOutside of New York and London, California?s Bay Area claims the oldest continuous punk-rock scene in the world. Gimme Something Better brings this outrageous and influential punk scene to life, from the notorious final performance of the Sex Pistols, to Jello Biafra?s bid for mayor, the rise of Maximum RocknRoll magazine, and the East Bay pop-punk sound that sold millions around the globe. Throngs of punks, including members of the Dead Kennedys, Avengers, Flipper, MDC, Green Day, Rancid, NOFX, and AFI, tell their own stories in this definitive account, from the innovative art-damage of San Francisco?s Fab Mab in North Beach, to the still vibrant all-ages DIY ethos of Berkeley?s Gilman Street. Compiled by longtime Bay Area journalists Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor, Gimme Something Better chronicles more than two decades of punk music, progressive politics, social consciousness, and divine decadence, told by the people who made it happen. An oral history of the modern punk revival's west coast birthplace draws on the testimonies of such artists as the Avengers, Flipper, and MDC to offer insight into the role of local education, social awareness, and politics in forming their styles. Original.