The Angry Hippie

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  • Top 7 Small Dog Lovers on Amazon

    Introduction: If you’re a small dog lover, you know how important it is to keep your furry friend comfortable and happy. That’s why we’ve scoured Amazon to bring you the top 7 Small Dog Lovers that you and your pup will love. From cozy beds to fun toys, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s dive…

  • Memory Flashback: Art

    It’s fun to think back to my college days in the early 80s and how I discovered my love for art! Let me take you on a trip down memory lane as I recount my journey. I was drawn to some of the greats in the art world like Salvador Dali, Giorgio DeChirico, Hieronymus Bosch,…

  • Tip of the Hat to Jack

    I’m a huge fan of Jack Kerouac and I want to share how reading his work changed my life. I first discovered Kerouac’s novel On the Road when I was in high school, and I was immediately captivated by his writing style and his sense of adventure. His words transported me to a world that…

  • How a Geek became a Beat

    Back in 1977, I was a 15-year-old geek girl from NJ, and I want to share my story about how reading about the Beats helped me find my tribe. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always felt like an outsider in my own community. I never quite fit in with the popular crowd…

  • Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ

    In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Maxwell’s in Hoboken, New Jersey played an important role in the punk and new wave music scene. The small venue hosted some of the biggest names in the genre, as well as up-and-coming acts looking for a break. Maxwell’s was founded in 1978 by Steve Fallon, and quickly…

  • Some Albums in My Collection

    Blondie: New York Dolls: The Ramones: Television: The Heartbreakers: Overall, these albums by Blondie, New York Dolls, The Ramones, Television, and The Heartbreakers are all worth a listen for fans of punk and new wave music. They capture the energy and spirit of a bygone era, and remind us of the enduring legacy of these…

  • Info Drops – Some NYC 70’s Punk Bands

    Blondie was a new wave band formed in New York City in 1974. Fronted by Debbie Harry, the band was known for their eclectic sound that blended punk rock, disco, and pop. Hits like “Heart of Glass” and “Call Me” made them one of the most commercially successful bands to come out of the punk…

  • Memory NYC 1970’s

    In the late 1970s, punk rock and new wave music in New York City were considered underground, meaning they were not part of the established corporate mainstream music scene. This underground music scene was a reaction to the polished and manufactured sound of popular music of the time. The underground music scene was characterized by…

  • 1978 – NYC

    In 1978, the New York City music scene was thriving with punk rock and new wave music. Two venues stood out as the epicenter of this cultural phenomenon: CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City. CBGB’s, located in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan, was a small club that played host to emerging punk rock acts like The…