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Once introduced as a hippie journalist who believes a dance party can solve any problem. Reporting from Pakistan, Mississippi, Arkansas and Standing Rock. Mostly at VICE. Feminist. Travel notes & photography from Iceland, Mexico, Italy & around. Sometimes talking about music & stuff that would interest Gen-X -cusp- millennials.

To Johnny…With Love, Bob

This is one of my favorite Replacements songs, and I feel like more people should know about it so they can love it, too. It's an ode to Johnny Thunders of the New York Dolls, who did die of a drug overdose in 1991, ten years after this song was released. Four years later, Bob Stinson, Replacements guitarist, followed in his tracks (um...pun intended?) 

Professional-quality live video of very early Replacements, from right around the time their first LP ("Sorry, Ma") was released. Shot at Twin/Tone label showcase on Sept 5th '81 at 7th St. Entry, MPLS. "Johnny's Gonna Die" meaning Johnny Thunders (NY Dolls), of course. Taken from Twin/Tone web site.
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