Skateboarding and more ….
Power pop. No, it’s not some marketing for a skate deck with ollie super powers but rather a genre of music. This week’s guest on Generation X, Paul Collins, knows a thing or two about making great power pop as demonstrated by the Beat’s self-titled debut album. Be sure to tune-in tonight to get the scoop on Paul’s power pop adventures and more. EPM “working too hard” Out!
Featured Guest: Paul Collins of the Beat and the Nerves; Sunday, March 6 @ 5-7pm PST
Got a minute man? We sure hope so because it’s time again for Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. This week’s guest is none other than the man that played bass to D. Boon’s guitar and George Hurley’s drums in the Minutemen, Mike Watt. Be sure to click on the link below when the time is right. EPM “Jesus and Tequilla” Out!
Featured Guest: Mike Watt of the Minutemen; Sunday, February 20 @ 5-7pm PST
Grab your sonic reducers and get ready for this week’s Generation X guest interview with Dead Boys guitarist, Cheetah Chrome. Also of note, for you literary punks, Cheetah is currently touring the west coast as part of the Cleveland Confidential book tour that includes stops in Seattle on Feb. 17 and Portland on Feb. 19. Like always, be sure to listen in this Sunday by clicking the massive “listen now” button below when the time is right. EPM “loud and snotty” Out!
Featured Guest: Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys; Sunday, February 13 @ 5-7pm PST
Rock-your-billy punk rockers, Randy Katen’s Generation X, is rolling down the tracks right into your auditory canal. This week’s guest is Billy Zoom, legendary guitarist for X. Possibly the guitarist with the most sustained grin and, for sure, one of the most talented, Billy shreds the cool. Be sure to listen in this Sunday; just click the “listen now” button when the time is right. EPM “Johnny hit and run Paulene” Out!
Featured Guest: Billy Zoom of X; Sunday, January 30 @ 5-7pm PST
Montana’s favorite punk rock radio show, Randy Katen’s Generation X, is revved up and ready to shred your ears off for another great year. This week’s guest is Exene Cervenka, legendary vocalist for X and the Knitters. Los Angeles, X’s premier album, is a must have for any self-respecting “punkophile.” Be sure to listen in this Sunday; just click the “listen now” button when the time is right. EPM “bloody red eyes go to nausea” Out!
Featured Guest: Exene Cervenka of X/The Knitters; Sunday, January 16 @ 5-7pm PST
This week’s guest on Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula is Tony Bardach, founding member and bass player for the Vancouver, B.C. based Pointed Sticks. We can appreciate a band that derives their name from a Monty Python sketch. Be sure to check it out by clicking on the listen now button below when the time is right. EPM “she’s not alone anymore” Out!
Featured Guest: Tony Bardach of Pointed Sticks; Sunday, November 21st @ 5-7pm PST
Denying everything and cutting through the red tape is Keith Morris, this week’s guest on Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. Killing it on vocals for Black Flag, the Circle Jerks and, his recent project, OFF!, Keith’s voice is a skate session mainstay. Don’t forget daylight savings has ended and be sure to click on the link below when the time is right. EPM “black, sleeveless group sex t-shirt required” Out!
Photo Credit: Stephen R. Mingle
Live Show: (interview with Keith Morris)
Hey everybody, it’s Sunday and you know what that means. It’s time for some punk rock interviews courtesy of Randy Katen’s Generation X. Believe it or not, we have ten, count them, ten shows archived for your listening pleasure. Check out every last one of them after the turn and be sure to tune in next week for Randy’s interview with Black Flag, Circle Jerks, now OFF! front man, Keith Morris. EPM “your sweat so sour” Out!
How about this for a punk rock resume: guitarist for Red Cross, Circle Jerks and Bad Religion. Yep, it’s real and it belongs to none other than Mr. Greg Hetson, this week’s guest on Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. Talk about your punk rock guitar overlords, Greg is one of them. Be sure to click on the link below when the time is right. EPM “red tape” Out!
Photo Credit: Edward Colver
Live Show: (interview with Greg Hetson)
Holy huge method punk fans, it’s time, once again, for Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. This week’s guest is the multi-talented skater/musician and all around great human being, Tommy Guerrero. An orignial member of the Bones Brigade, bass player for Free Beer, and an accomplished solo artist, Tommy talks a bit about it all. Be sure to click on the link below when the time is right. EPM “” Out!
Live Show: (interview with Tommy Guerrero)
