From left: Wayne Kramer, Stephen Perkins, Mike Watt roar with HELLRIDE.In between his bassist duties touring scores of bands including Iggy and The Stooges, his radio show broadcast and his diarist blogging (LINK,) Mike Watt reignited his jazzpunk Stooge-esque power trio Hellride, this time with the mighty Wayne Kramer (guitars as assault weapons for Detroit's legendary MC5, note star-spangled example here) and Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros' drummist Stephen Perkins. All Santa Monica CA rejoiced 2.12.11. Behold:
Mike Watt
works
the bass
and
emotes
the face.
Wattitude!Photo Op below: a candid of rock&roll couture designer Evita Corby flanked by Wayne Kramer and Mike Watt.
I personally think Wayne's sidelong glance is what makes this photograph. Its appearance on Facebook sparked much ribald banter, but let's give Evita the last word. Her verbatim quote: "I'm a lucky girl to be between two amazing Rock Icons."
True Youtube testimonial (note excited crowd's shrieks of "Fuckin' Wayne Kramer! and fuckin' Mike Watt!"):
True Youtube testimonial (note excited crowd's shrieks of "Fuckin' Wayne Kramer! and fuckin' Mike Watt!"):
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wow, very cool...if I didn't know better, I'd say they were playin' some jazz there. I love the freedom that they allow each other...no boundaries, no barriers, just let the music take you wherever it may....inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! It was great to hang out albeit briefly and distracted. :)
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@Tony, Hellride, a live-only jam band with its revolving cast of threesomes, was created by Mike Watt with the self-description "The Stooges meet John Coltrane." Interesting that you picked up on this. It was surprising to see Wayne Kramer hang back for his band buddies to let loose, as Wayne is such a complete virtuoso in his own right.
ReplyDelete@Hey, Bernard! I'm more prone to conversation when I'm not in a loud rock club and actually can hear people.