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In 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.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Harley's wild family history
- Childhood experiences in Morocco
- Hitchhiking w/ his mom as a young kid
- Confronting the realities of abuse, violence & trauma
- Harley expresses the challenges of dealing with grief & loss of a father he never knew
- Breaking the silence around sexual abuse
- Learning meditation from Alan Ginsberg
- Harley's introduction to drugs at a young age
- The Stimulators pivotal role in the early punk rock movement
- Punk rock in Ireland
- Harley's role in introducing skinhead culture to America
- Skinhead history as a non-racist, punk movement, influenced by Jamaican music & culture
- The Cro-Mags blended punk & metal, creating a new sound that became hardcore
- The response to the Cro-Mags was initially one of shock & awe
- A life-changing phone call that revealed a potential child
- Kicking heroin oh his own & starting to run
- Suicide & not giving up
- Harley's documentary & other music documentaries
Wired For Chaos trailer - youtube.com/watch?v=yP8zCVJWl1Q
Connect w/ Harley Flanagan:
- harleyflanagan.com/
- instagram.com/realharleyflanagan/?hl=en
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