I've seen x probably more than any other punk band and I havent seen them in over 30 years, Exene had an art show at SDSU which I went to and brought her an anti aircraft shell with some flowers in it, that ssme night they were playing at SDSU club that was called "The back door" Exene had put me on the guest list + 4, meaning me plus 4 of my friends, every time X came to San Diego she always had me on the guest list + 4, that went on for a few years, she never forgot to put me on the guest list, at 15 and onward I always had a huge crush one her, It's such a great memory for me, Enjoyed this interview, shes still cool as far as I'm concerned

X, a seminal band and one of my favorites.

Exene understands the best that punk was a celebration of early rock n roll, country, and art, poetry, literature, together with all the creative arts. Punk was younger, smarter, tighter, funnier, and more aware than all the complacent corporate rock the 70’s produced. The diy scene was about being yourself, regardless of marketing or trend. The early punks had nothing so they had nothing to lose. They had no fear, just energy.

@downthehighwayshow

2 жыл бұрын

thank you, Owen!

This woman was my 1st idol growing up, and I've followed her career for many years. Some of these pop tarts today will never have the stage presence or that special thing Exene has, she's amazing. I hope she's doing well, health wise.

X will never be appreciated enough. I don't appreciate them enough. I saw them in 85 at Disneylands Grad Night for the first time. It was absolutely amazing.

damn I love Exene. i remember being a kid and seeing X for the first time on American Bandstand, music took on a whole nw meaning

She's always her beautiful self, and that's one reason she is so loved! John Doe played in the tiny town Yachats on the Oregon coast about 12 years ago I got to see him. Same thing; honestly loveable! All of X are true artists and an American treasure! Nice job on the interview and play-out at the end

X came to the studio I worked at to record an album. They were so excellent and fun.

I got into punk in Nov. 1976. I first heard punk when I found Rodney on the rocks. Ramones and Joan Jett in the studio show.

THE GREAT EXENE !!!!!!!

IM GOING TO FINALLY SEE EXCENE THIS YEAR

Damn i love Exene!

The germs and x are my favorite punk bands from the 80s

@c.s.4428

6 жыл бұрын

Both bands formed in 1977 btw, and Darby Crash died in 1980. I think of both of them as 70's bands. ( I like both bands also!)

that was really great vocal performance. She has always leaned on her style. That she has and it is well documented.Her vocals were great.I had a similar experience when I was a teen driving with my parents.The radio was playing Manson's "The Lie" as it was tearing up the charts March of 70. Mom knew it was my jam whenever "what's your game girl?" came on the radio. This was the original, not the radio edit like so many singles were manipulated by hopeless struggle against the man.I will never forget the looks on their faces when I forced them to turn down Benadict. They seemed so surprised. Again though it might have been drugs. I have been high on one thing or another for so long I don't think I can ever come down, I really don't! I live for drugs. I am the white rabbit.

Big hug Exene, hope youre doing well. Great interview.

How exciting!!

Cool interview. Very interesting, including the possibly delusional conspiratorial drinking age theory. Interesting history.

Still listening 2022 " The X " movement still alive one of the best live shows of any band 👊

Exene is a national treasure.

"Who is scarier, Brian Wilson or Jim Morrison?"--Exene Cervenka That was great. Now, you know I listened to the entire interview. What that says about me, I don't know. Also, really good song. "Always too late for me, I'm already in love."--good lyric. Good performance, including the accompaniment. Whoever owns this video, please consider posting the song as a separate video, if it is ok with E. Cervenka.

SO awesome!!

aww that book behind the guys head- the Country & Western Song Book,,I used to play along with that old book when I was a kid. Its a golden oldie but its great for learning or just goofin around. So cool she has that. Have not seen it in years,Gotta find a copy. I love that room! I love her,. X honest to god changed my life. Alotta lives.L♥ve you Exene & thank you!! (hope she gets this msg hehe!) xx

@montag4516

8 ай бұрын

I like both kinds of music... Country and Western 🐎

And great riff of a song at the end!!

I always thought Exene, had a punk/goth edgey feel. So very unique!

@downthehighwayshow

4 жыл бұрын

Thank so much for watching!

Hey Exene- I've seen X since the 80's, talked to you backstage in Santa Cruz. My daughter had a mystery illness with daily seizures for 4 years. Took her to Stanford last fall- she has FND: Functional Neurological Disorder. Was treated and hadn't had a seizure for 7 months now...Amen! Feel free Exene to contact me (am near Portland O now) at delttachristina at yahoooooo

love her! xx

love you Xene

The DOORS, yes! and you worked with ray [r.i.p] how cool is that!,great interview, love your spirit ,stay free, mAx, liverpool, u.k

Love Her❤

I LOVE YOU EXENE

John Doe too, Exene and him were a powerhouse. More Fun in the New World rocks. Ray Manzarek of the Doors discovered them and promoted them heavily.

@siggyretburns7523

4 жыл бұрын

I got to see them at the Whiskey one night back in '80 ? Maybe '81. But I had never heard of them. They totally kicked ass.

@drewlsy

4 жыл бұрын

​@@siggyretburns7523 Probably their most purest line-up back when Billy Zoom was riffing away on his Rock-a-billy (no pun-intended) punk-infused guitar-playing. He was a huge part of their sound. I caught them live in the early 90's, Zoom had left by then or wasn't present that particular night, which was kind of disappointing, but they still managed to put on a riveting show. Back in the day, they use to gig around the circuit at local college campus' in the LA area quite a bit. Apart from Billy Zoom's licks, the duo's singing along with Exene's lyrics were both deep and rich in detailing the tapestry of Los Angelenos culture.

Good Stuff

Wait. Ian... are you "from" Orange County? Cuz if you are, we're family! if not, you still seem like a pretty cool guy to hang out with! Cheers from Old Towne Orange!

24:44 - You can tell that Ian is moved by what he's hearing...

She's right about how FM was screwed from the ever since.

As to the why of no Punk rock on the radio, Lydon put it best: "Never trust an 'Ippie"

Btw. Whatever became of Betty Blowtorch?

@downthehighwayshow

4 жыл бұрын

Betty Blowtorch is still around...there was a documentary done about them a couple of years ago that you might be able to find on Amazon or Netflix.

She is one of prophets.

There are no angels, there are devils in many ways; take it like a man.

She looks like Susan Boyle

@gnrncrue

8 жыл бұрын

+lena fan omg, she does!

@voyeurcoma638

7 жыл бұрын

lena fan. YEP

Why wasn't punk on the radio? Because nobody with starched shirts had the balls to be themselves. Too much of a risk losing their phoney lifestyle.

@downthehighwayshow

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Radio stations at the time only played music that they could get sponsors for...punk wasn't getting those sponsors.

@siggyretburns7523

4 жыл бұрын

@@downthehighwayshow Heres an example of the ooze those clowns emitted Remember that Jim Ladd guy? When he worked for KMET, all he did was call KLOS "The plastic people next door" for a few years KMET boasted about how unincorporated and down to earth they were and that KLOS was swiping their ideas and so on. KLOS kept their mouth shut about it. Well, if KMET had expanded a little more like KLOS did theyd still be around too, if they were in it for the biz. Biz is biz, so you could either be financially afloat with an "eh its a living" attitude. Or a broke entertained airwave warrior. So anyways KMET folds. Guess where that asshole Jim Ladd went? Yep, next door. But of course you didnt hear him slammin the plastic people anymore. Now that he's one of them. BTW, what brought that to mind was that right around the same time, Under the Big Black Sun was just released. And believe it or not, X was getting airplay from them with Blue Spark. For a few weeks it got quite a bit of airplay. If they had played a few more different tunes, (Real child o' Hell, How I learned my Lesson) I think it would got some traction. Not just for X, but the whole punk scene. B/C apearently, somebody at KLOS thought it was cool. KROQ was fearless with what they wanted to play. And sometimes Pirate Radio would go out on a limb. But only late on drinking nights.