Johnny Marr (The Smiths guitarist) Mail-Artist? - International Union of Mail-Artists2024-03-29T12:29:33Zhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/forum/topics/johnny-marr-the-smiths-guitarist-mail-artist?id=2496677%3ATopic%3A1241150&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo Smiscso for us! Oh well.tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-03-03:2496677:Comment:17242562015-03-03T12:58:41.420ZKerri Pullohttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/KerriPullo
No Smiscso for us! Oh well.
No Smiscso for us! Oh well. As a follow up, I came across…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-03-03:2496677:Comment:17241582015-03-03T10:39:46.937ZDe Villo Sloanhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/DeVilloSloan
<p>As a follow up, I came across a Johnny Marr interview that says The Smiths were planning a disco album when they broke up. In retrospect it seems like a terrible idea that, luckily, didn't happen.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nme.com/news/the-smiths/83215" target="_blank">http://www.nme.com/news/the-smiths/83215</a></p>
<p>As a follow up, I came across a Johnny Marr interview that says The Smiths were planning a disco album when they broke up. In retrospect it seems like a terrible idea that, luckily, didn't happen.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nme.com/news/the-smiths/83215" target="_blank">http://www.nme.com/news/the-smiths/83215</a></p> Wow, that is so cool, he is o…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-02-23:2496677:Comment:17190882015-02-23T15:26:16.575ZNeil Gordonhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/NeilGordon
<p>Wow, that is so cool, he is one of my fave guitarist!!!! AND OF COURSE ray JOHNSON, THE GODFATHER OF MAIL ART..nice!!! Great info on punk-rock- and mail art i did not know about..Thanx! Wow, can't believe you saw Throbbing Gristle DVS!!! There used to be a great experimental band in Connecticut called the "Anglion Audio Theater" with an "electric -toy-lama instrument! Did see skinny puppy once which was a wild and very artistic show, they had a real tree on stage with all kinds of artsy…</p>
<p>Wow, that is so cool, he is one of my fave guitarist!!!! AND OF COURSE ray JOHNSON, THE GODFATHER OF MAIL ART..nice!!! Great info on punk-rock- and mail art i did not know about..Thanx! Wow, can't believe you saw Throbbing Gristle DVS!!! There used to be a great experimental band in Connecticut called the "Anglion Audio Theater" with an "electric -toy-lama instrument! Did see skinny puppy once which was a wild and very artistic show, they had a real tree on stage with all kinds of artsy stuff on it..</p> This was a fascinating thing:…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-02-18:2496677:Comment:17161012015-02-18T17:52:35.071ZDe Villo Sloanhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/DeVilloSloan
<p>This was a fascinating thing: The m-a network of the 80s and 90s was an important (underground) conduit for a lot of bands and music that later became popular and influential. You have to consider tape circulation and music fanzines merged into the m-a network along w/ all kinds of experimental art. Industrial music came out of the network as did what later was called alternative and grunge.</p>
<p>So Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV and others owe a great deal to pre-internet m-a. They were…</p>
<p>This was a fascinating thing: The m-a network of the 80s and 90s was an important (underground) conduit for a lot of bands and music that later became popular and influential. You have to consider tape circulation and music fanzines merged into the m-a network along w/ all kinds of experimental art. Industrial music came out of the network as did what later was called alternative and grunge.</p>
<p>So Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV and others owe a great deal to pre-internet m-a. They were blocked from the mainstream but managed to build very large audiences.</p> Great info, allison. There wa…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-02-18:2496677:Comment:17162072015-02-18T15:56:51.221ZDe Villo Sloanhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/DeVilloSloan
<p>Great info, allison. There was a search for genesis a few years back related to this discussion. At the time, genesis was located in the NYC area. I'm not sure if anyone ultimately mailed anything.</p>
<p>I agree genesis left the network long ago but stayed involved longer than your estimates,I think. Some of the Neoists still at IUOMA were involved w/ on various levels. Blaster Al (sadly deceased) wrote a Throbbing Gristle song.</p>
<p>I did not know about the WS Burroughs connection until…</p>
<p>Great info, allison. There was a search for genesis a few years back related to this discussion. At the time, genesis was located in the NYC area. I'm not sure if anyone ultimately mailed anything.</p>
<p>I agree genesis left the network long ago but stayed involved longer than your estimates,I think. Some of the Neoists still at IUOMA were involved w/ on various levels. Blaster Al (sadly deceased) wrote a Throbbing Gristle song.</p>
<p>I did not know about the WS Burroughs connection until recently. G sent WSB a letter saying basically: "Stop using my name in public to advance your career." Burroughs found that hysterical, wanted to meet g and so it began.</p> Sorry, I just can't do it. Mo…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2013-03-26:2496677:Comment:12416712013-03-26T00:54:43.676Zjon fosterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/jonfoster
<p>Sorry, I just can't do it. Morrisey is just too annoying for me to get past his persona. Marr is great, great tone, and great player, but I cannot get into the Smiths even though I've tried and tried. I have similar issues with The Misfits, and for almost the same exact reason. Gotten yelled at a lot for that one too!</p>
<p>Sorry, I just can't do it. Morrisey is just too annoying for me to get past his persona. Marr is great, great tone, and great player, but I cannot get into the Smiths even though I've tried and tried. I have similar issues with The Misfits, and for almost the same exact reason. Gotten yelled at a lot for that one too!</p> I guess I need to do a little…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2013-03-26:2496677:Comment:12415132013-03-26T00:53:16.434Zjon fosterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/jonfoster
<p>I guess I need to do a little searching with Genesis. I'm sure the response would be something impressive.</p>
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<p>Oh ok, I'll send these folks some mail.</p>
<p>I guess I need to do a little searching with Genesis. I'm sure the response would be something impressive.</p>
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<p>Oh ok, I'll send these folks some mail.</p> Sure, I mean...yeah, it's jus…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2013-03-26:2496677:Comment:12415842013-03-26T00:52:06.792Zjon fosterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/jonfoster
<p>Sure, I mean...yeah, it's just one of those bands that I could never really get into. Too many friends have yelled at me for this.</p>
<p>Sure, I mean...yeah, it's just one of those bands that I could never really get into. Too many friends have yelled at me for this.</p> O geez, Johnny Marr is one of…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2013-03-25:2496677:Comment:12412722013-03-25T16:03:23.477ZDe Villo Sloanhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/DeVilloSloan
<p>O geez, Johnny Marr is one of the greats, IMHO. Don't let Morrisey throw you off.</p>
<p>Kerri's been pimping that new album & I'm a believer.</p>
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<p>Luis Drayton aka Queen of All Pus is an IUOMA member & great correspondent. Sends cds as well as art:</p>
<p><a href="http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LuisDrayton" target="_blank">http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LuisDrayton</a></p>
<p>O geez, Johnny Marr is one of the greats, IMHO. Don't let Morrisey throw you off.</p>
<p>Kerri's been pimping that new album & I'm a believer.</p>
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<p>Luis Drayton aka Queen of All Pus is an IUOMA member & great correspondent. Sends cds as well as art:</p>
<p><a href="http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LuisDrayton" target="_blank">http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LuisDrayton</a></p> Jon, I only know of Genesis O…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2013-03-25:2496677:Comment:12411642013-03-25T15:57:17.262ZDe Villo Sloanhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/DeVilloSloan
<p>Jon, I only know of Genesis O. Pioridge because I saw Throbbing Gristle used Blaster Al's words as lyrics for "Hamburger Lady" song. Looks like someone who was involved in Neoism & thus mail-art. If you can get an address, I'll bet you get a response.</p>
<p>Istvan Kantor (aka Monty Cantsin, aka The Hungarian Bob Dylan) is still active doing music & performance in Toronto (?). Lots on Youtube. I'll bet you get lots of good stuff if you mailed him. I questioned him for the David Zack…</p>
<p>Jon, I only know of Genesis O. Pioridge because I saw Throbbing Gristle used Blaster Al's words as lyrics for "Hamburger Lady" song. Looks like someone who was involved in Neoism & thus mail-art. If you can get an address, I'll bet you get a response.</p>
<p>Istvan Kantor (aka Monty Cantsin, aka The Hungarian Bob Dylan) is still active doing music & performance in Toronto (?). Lots on Youtube. I'll bet you get lots of good stuff if you mailed him. I questioned him for the David Zack investigation. Seems accessible.</p>