Black Flag in 2013? Yes there is this Black Flag and Flag touring in 2013, both performing Black Flag songs. I'm not picking sides. I don't care. I've been lucky enough to see Black Flag many times in my life. Not sure how anyone can say one version of this isn't Black Flag or not... when by the time Rollins got around to joining the band Keith, Ron and Dez had already done time on the mike... Does that mean "Black Flag" with Rollins was a cover band and was somehow irrelevant? Whatever. Lighten up and have a good time. This version of Black Flag does in fact have the sole continual member of Black Flag, Greg Ginn.
Greg Ginn & UTNG Reds
June 17, 2013 was special for me as I turned 47 that day. I also got to see Black Flag at the Union Transfer in Philly. A tremendous birthday present. I know I had a blast! A very fun night that I will remember for the rest of my life, in a positive way!
Hearing so many hardcore classics: "Nervous Breakdown", "Rise Above", "Can't Decide", "Depression", "TV Party", "Gimme Gimme Gimme", "Police Story", "Six Pack", "Black Coffee" etc... was pure joy.
Black Flag influenced me tremendously in the early 80s. It was an honor to witness Black Flag in 2013.
Go here to download "Down In The Dirt" for free!
From the Black Flag website:
SST Records is proud to announce a free download of the first new BLACK FLAG song in many years. On the upcoming 22 song LP to be released this summer, “Down in the Dirt” features Ron Reyes on vocals, Greg Ginn on guitar/theremin, My War bassist Dale Nixon on bass, and Gregory AMoore on drums.
PHOTOS BY SKATE!
Black Flag at Union Transfer Philly PA
Greg Ginn of Black Flag at Union Transfer Philly PA
Johnny Clap and Johnny Generic at Black Flag
UTNG Reds with the Black Flag setlist
Black Flag at Union Transfer Philly PA
Jeff Kish (I'm With Cupid), Frank FOE, Mike Fisher (I'm With Cupid) at Black Flag
Cheers,
Frank FOE
Happy birthday, and glad you enjoyed the show. I skipped the Chicago show after seeing Flag in Vegas at Punk Rock Bowling. I didn't want to have those memories changed by anything.
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