MP3: The Plimsouls, “Zero Hour” (live from 1981)
The Plimsouls, “Zero Hour” (live)
Formed in 1978 by Peter Case (vocals, guitar) following his departure from The Nerves and The Breakaways, with Louie Ramirez (drums), Dave Pahoa (bass) and Eddie Muñoz (guitar), The Plimsouls effectively blended roots, British Invasion and garage rock into one unique soul-punk, garage-pop combo. [copied from press release]
N.b.: The band also had a short-lived reunion in the 90′s in which Blondie’s Clem Burke played drums. Although that reunion didn’t stick, Burke and Eddie Munoz have continued making music (along with Cyril Jordan of The Flamin’ Groovies) in San Francisco’s excellent Magic Christian.
Anyway, the point of this post is to let you know that Alive Records is set to release Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal, a live album featuring The Plimsouls’ October 31, 1981 performance at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go. The album comes out on February 23rd in physical (vinyl/CD) and digital format. Personally, I can’t wait.