RIP -- Scott Kempner

[Carl Spackler 3479]

Just learned that Scott Kempner died yesterday.  If the name isn't familiar, google The Dictators and/or The Del Lords.  Kempner a/k/a Top Ten was part of some really good music -- proto-punk and humorous straight-ahead rock in the Dictators and rootsier stuff in the Del Lords. 

Between his death and that of Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, it's a sad day for edgy, honest, rock and roll (both Celtic- and NYC-influenced). 

Guess I'll be listening to Go Girl Crazy! in addition to Rum, Sodomy & the Lash tonight . . .

 

[jimmyjazz 45881]

There was a nice post on Facebook by one of the Alvin brothers -- I think Dave -- about this.  They were good buds.

[Deej 76752]

As an aside, Dave Alvin is a monster player and deserves more love. 

[Carl Spackler 3479]

17 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

There was a nice post on Facebook by one of the Alvin brothers -- I think Dave -- about this.  They were good buds.

Ironically, I learned about his death via a Facebook post by Marshall Crenshaw, who was part of the same NYC scene in the late 70's and early 80's.  I'll have to check out DA's post.

[Topper13 3258]

RIP Top Ten. Manitoba had a nice post about this on his Insta. Good to see some Dictators love in here (Blasters, as well). 

[HenryJames 66035]

[jimmyjazz 45881]

Badass.