summaryIn one of my favorite conversations to date, Harley Flanagan (founder of the Cro-Mags) explores his life story & the complexities of his experiences. Expect to hear about his family legacy, a chaotic childhood, the realities of growing up in a unique environment &, difficult topics such as abuse &, grief. He discusses the impact of punk rock in Ireland, his introduction to skinhead culture, & how he brought that identity back to America. Harley reflects on the early punk scene & the evolution of his own music, leading to the formation of Cro-Mags, who changed the entire movement. He shares his tumultuous journey through addiction, fatherhood, & personal growth. In a passionate plea against suicide, Harley emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of adversity & the value of life, encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown & not give up, no matter how tough things get.Support the podcast to get bonus episodes & goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:Harley's wild family historyChildhood experiences in MoroccoHitchhiking w/ his mom as a young kidConfronting the realities of abuse, violence & traumaHarley expresses the challenges of dealing with grief & loss of a father he never knewBreaking the silence around sexual abuseLearning meditation from Alan GinsbergHarley's introduction to drugs at a young ageThe Stimulators pivotal role in the early punk rock movementPunk rock in IrelandHarley's role in introducing skinhead culture to AmericaSkinhead history as a non-racist, punk movement, influenced by Jamaican music & cultureThe Cro-Mags blended punk & metal, creating a new sound that became hardcoreThe response to the Cro-Mags was initially one of shock & aweA life-changing phone call that revealed a potential childKicking heroin oh his own & starting to runSuicide & not giving upHarley's documentary & other music documentariesWired For Chaos trailer - youtube.com/watch?v=yP8zCVJWl1QBack On The Grind Records - Find DIY, Folk Punk & Music Merch:backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/musicGet Coffee for the Bandit in you (roasted by Pepe)StayFreeCoffee.comFollow the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engramReach out...Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions
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