Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Radiation was one of the earliest punk records released in Maine by Brunswick-based, The Same Band. Most band members performed with stage names like Dual Space Organs (John Etnier), Swill Hovel (Mike Laskey), Bartholomew Rex Gross (Bart Gross), Wild Barbed Needle (Joe Wainer), Crimp Eastland (Mike Guimond), Lucky Bangstick (Ozzy Gross), and Bolt Upright (Chris Michaud).
Playing punk-jazz fusion music, The Same Band held a mirror to society. They commented on social justice and environmental topics—but typical of punk music, they did so with satire. With John Etnier’s graphic design and doodle drawings by Mike Laskey, The Same Band produced humorous advertisements and press releases for concerts and records, with slogans, “Like it or Not, We’re Still Playing” and “Same Band promises to be nice as Maine Festival.”
About This Item
- Title: "Radiation" record, Brunswick, 1978
- Creation Date: 1978
- Subject Date: 1978
- Location: Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Vinyl, ink on paper
- Dimensions: 31.2 cm x 31.2 cm
- Local Code: Sound Recording 25
- Object Type: Physical Object
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