Category Archives: bands

Snake Grinder and the Shredded Field Mice – Legends of Newark Rock

“It was a dark and stormy rehearsal…The toga party was winding down, as there were no more clean sheets. The boys put down their instruments, being weary from too much … Continue reading

The Fabulous Pharaohs – Legends of Newark Rock

For blocks residents of Todd Estates, Fireside Park , and Brookside could hear rock music emanating from the corner house at 301 Elderfield Drive . Outside, their trademark, a black … Continue reading

schroeder – Legends of Newark Rock

“Although Larry and Ersk were convinced that we could be a phenomenon, I think Michael and I just liked making neat noise. Larry did hit it on the head though, … Continue reading

The Commotions – Legends of Newark Rock

I got to know Jerry Grant, B.J Lobermann, and Don Challenger gradually through the late seventies as they centered around my [then] favorite record store, I Like It Like That … Continue reading

The Adaptors – Legends of Newark Rock

Welcome to the first chapter of Legends Of Newark Rock. Newark has a rich history of music that is on the verge of being forgotten. The intent of this series … Continue reading

King of Fools Album

See previous posts for individual song lyrics! King of Fools Images Of Lace (with Psyche 467) King Of Fools Hey Lucinda Collar To The Wind Nothing Left (with Stan Corbett) … Continue reading

BONUS – Problems Of Happiness (Original Demo 1985)

Problems Of Happiness (Original Demo 1985) The Problems Of Happiness (Phillips) Let us be lovers Forget the things they do. We can be happy together Me and you. Try not … Continue reading

BONUS – Nothing Left (Slow Version)

Nothing Left (Slow Version)

Let Me In (with Psyche 467)

Let Me In (with Psyche 467) Let Me In (Phillips) There’s a midnight rain in Dowland and it’s freezing And it’s a long long way to anywhere from here There’s … Continue reading

Concrete Thought (James Keesey Lead Vocal)

Concrete Thought (James Keesey Lead Vocal) Concrete Thought (Phillips) I’d like to pave the world with concrete Then I couldn’t see what we’ve become. I’d really like the look of … Continue reading