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PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
I'm fascinated by NY in the 70's & 80's but in the 70's I was only zero to 9. If I was there in my 20's in the 70's I know I would have gotten my ass kicked.
mjp
Founding member
It was dangerous in the 70s and early 80s, but it was pretty easy to avoid a lot of that danger. It was the random, unexpected danger and crime that'd get you. Problem was, that random, unexpected crime wasn't really restricted to the so-called "dangerous" areas of the city. It was always best to travel in a group, or better yet, a gang. Ha. Or with your band, if you looked like a gang.
I have to say though, as shitty and sometimes difficult as it was, I preferred the city back then to what it is today, which is more or less a city for tourists and the rich. Of course I didn't have to live there, the way some on this forum did.
The same thing could be said for a lot of big cities at the time. Los Angeles was certainly dangerous in the 80s, and they wouldn't just rob you here, they'd kill you for nothing. Same with parts of Chicago, Philadelphia, DC - it was an interesting time for American cities, after their heydays, but before they were re-civilized.
I have to say though, as shitty and sometimes difficult as it was, I preferred the city back then to what it is today, which is more or less a city for tourists and the rich. Of course I didn't have to live there, the way some on this forum did.
The same thing could be said for a lot of big cities at the time. Los Angeles was certainly dangerous in the 80s, and they wouldn't just rob you here, they'd kill you for nothing. Same with parts of Chicago, Philadelphia, DC - it was an interesting time for American cities, after their heydays, but before they were re-civilized.
hey did you see this? i just noticed it at the bottom of the page
http://flashbak.com/great-photos-of...g-farmington-high-school-michigan-1970-43924/
http://flashbak.com/great-photos-of...g-farmington-high-school-michigan-1970-43924/
mjp
Founding member
Yeah, I've seen those. Old pictures of Stooges gigs are great, all the kids sitting on the floor trying to ignore Iggy. He's laying on them, and still they look toward the stage. Awesome.
Audiences didn't really know what to do with him. The singer wasn't supposed to come into the audience and harass or molest you.
Audiences didn't really know what to do with him. The singer wasn't supposed to come into the audience and harass or molest you.
I was born and raised on Long Island, about a 45 minute train ride to Times Square. We went to "The City"
all the time, and I started going in on my own at about 12 or so. What I remember most were the 3 card monty
games, and the graffiti, both of which are pretty much gone.
I had my first bar drink, bought my first records and some other less-savory stuff in the early 80's in Manhattan.
NYC, much like Los Angeles, is about places that no longer exist. Mostly replaced by branch banks, chain drug
stores and fast-food joints. I guess that's not good or bad, just "progress."
I do miss Midnight Records, though.
all the time, and I started going in on my own at about 12 or so. What I remember most were the 3 card monty
games, and the graffiti, both of which are pretty much gone.
I had my first bar drink, bought my first records and some other less-savory stuff in the early 80's in Manhattan.
NYC, much like Los Angeles, is about places that no longer exist. Mostly replaced by branch banks, chain drug
stores and fast-food joints. I guess that's not good or bad, just "progress."
I do miss Midnight Records, though.
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
I first went to some museums & Central Park with my Godmother/Aunt when I was young. That must have been around 83? I will never forget the subway rides, all the graffiti inside with the lights blinking on and off and the strange people sleeping or passed our or staring or I don't know what. And the door in between the cars & its window wouldn't shut properly. My Aunt had a cop take me & my younger brother for a wiz in the Grand Central bathroom too. That would explain my current state of mind! o_0o:abge:.
Pogue Mahone
Officials say drugs may have played a part
I remember losing $20 on three card monty at age 8 and wanting to kill the guy. I also remember being propositioned by an old asian guy in the bathroom at the Americana. And playing video games in a game room right on Times Square -- that's how low the rent must have been. When you see that kid in Fame living in an apartment above Times Square, it's totally believable from back then. I also remember the great garbage strike (1981) digital Casio watches and Checker cabs. There are still a few great dive bars about in Manhattan.
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PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
Photos/album covers. I guess this is as good a place as any to post this.
Skygazer
And in the end...
I love album cover art, two favourites (and there are many) The Doors Strange Days from a courtyard place on 36th Street.
and Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, Heddon Street off Carnaby Rd, now a posh resturant.
And these out-takes too :)
A pretty interesting book from this year ( haven't got it yet).
and Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, Heddon Street off Carnaby Rd, now a posh resturant.
And these out-takes too :)
A pretty interesting book from this year ( haven't got it yet).
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That "Untitled" (1959) B&W looks strangely contemporary.
Pogue Mahone
Officials say drugs may have played a part
Pogue Mahone
Officials say drugs may have played a part
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
the only good poet
One retreat after another without peace.
Photos of a dirty old man.
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
The Wild West in 48 pics. http://all-that-is-interesting.com/...utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fbpdwildwest#8
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
More New York. The scary subways this time.
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
The first 100 years of photography http://www.openculture.com/2017/05/...m-the-first-hundred-years-of-photography.html
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
American teens 69 to 84. http://dangerousminds.net/comments/almost_grown_sublime_photographs_of_american_teenagers_1969-1984
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
Last night the family went to the open house for my eldest's high school for next year. Apparently Zoe Strauss does the art. She's wound up & awesome. It was very cool to finally meet her. Love her work. http://www.zoestrauss.com/
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Black Swan
Abord the Yorikke!
2 weeks ago there were strong winds running across the lake and this is what appeared overnight.
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
Pretty wild. The biggest abandoned hotel in Japan. https://www.demilked.com/abandoned-...nj3hfcosDVeiZkmOPOJliuE82rYKCpgOr6vod__oaOii0
Black Swan
Abord the Yorikke!
That is amazing!
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
i guess i should issue a NSFW warning -. photos of 42nd Street before it got Disneyfied.
https://www.therialtoreport.com/2016/11/27/times-square/
https://www.therialtoreport.com/2016/11/27/times-square/
mjp
Founding member
With Wendy Williams from the Plasmatics!
That's the New York I'll always remember, that 1980 New York that hadn't yet been "saved."
Not that I am nostalgic for the way it was. It was a dangerous shithole for the most part. But that's how I first encountered it, so that's the way it's stuck in my memory.
That's the New York I'll always remember, that 1980 New York that hadn't yet been "saved."
Not that I am nostalgic for the way it was. It was a dangerous shithole for the most part. But that's how I first encountered it, so that's the way it's stuck in my memory.
Pogue Mahone
Officials say drugs may have played a part
I got ripped off on 3 card Monty, losing my lunch money for Burger King and the rest of the quarters I planned to spend at the arcade.
PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
From a cabbie https://nym.ag/2ER6cGM
