#Fred Schultz

[anthonysperkins]

Fred Schultz and Tom Bertman's Leather Wedding Drummer Magazine #7, July 1976

"We were so thrilled with our relationship, we wanted to make it a formal union – you know, do it openly and in front of our friends. It was never meant to be a joke," says Fred. [...] Before leaving Tom says, "We feel we are now married in the eyes of God; we're just as married as our mothers and fathers are."

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"IF YOU TOLD THE BIG BOYS THEY WERE THE BEST BAND IN TEXAS, THEY WOULD DENY IT..."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on the CD compilation "The Fat Elvis" by Austin, Texas punk funk/hardcore/art-part-punk band, the BIG BOYS, released in 1993 under the Touch and Go label.

Released in conjunction with "The Skinny Elvis," "Fat Elvis" compiles the later Big Boys releases -- 1982's "Fun, Fun, Fun," 1983's "Lullabies Help the Brain Grow," and 1984's "No Matter How Long the Line is at the Cafeteria, there's Always a Seat!" -- on one handy disc.

"If you told the BIG BOYS they were the best band in Texas, they would deny it, and rattle off a list of other great bands at the time (but they were of course just being modest). While there was an amazing music scene happening in Texas, it's just that the BIG BOYS were at the very center of it.

When they played a place like the Ritz Theater or Club Foot in Austin, it was packed with us all ­ crammed in, sweating, dancing, and having a great time. While many of their hardcore contemporaries simply tried to play faster and faster, the BIG BOYS followed their own directions. It's one reason their music still sounds great.

Among other things, they were pioneers in blending funk with hardcore. Some of their bigger shows they would bring out full horn sections and play "Hollywood Swinging" or "The Horse" as well as any soul band on the planet (they even played with DC go-go treats TROUBLE FUNK several times). In turn you would see the odd site of hundreds of kids in mohawks and BLACK FLAG t-shirts all dancing away to KOOL AND THE GANG covers.

Besides being a great band, they were also great people. They actively set up shows, encouraged touring bands to play Austin, and generally did their best to make the "scene" in Austin and nationwide a great place to be. For example:

When the BIG BOYS took off on a national tour, Chris did the unthinkably nice thing and let the Butthole Surfers stay in his house and use the Big Boys' practice space. As a result, most of "Another Man's Sac" was written or refined in his garage.

The first show the Buttholes ever got paid for was a show the Big Boys invited them to play. It seemed virtually every band and everyone in Austin had a similar story of gratitude towards the Big Boys (here's mine: when I first moved to Austin and didn't really know anybody in town, Tim let me store stuff in his garage until I got settled ­ and I still probably have some rotting Tupperware lurking in the back corner of his garage).

Perhaps the ultimate Big Boys song for me was "Fun, Fun, Fun." It reflected their attitude toward music and life, and was a virtual theme and anthem ­ not just for them, but for everybody at the time. When they'd play it, the stage would be filled with the crowd singing the chorus. True to form, when they recorded it, they invited everybody to come along and sing (in effect recognizing that Big Boys' fans were as much a part of the band as the musicians themselves).

The Big Boys were a great band and I miss them."

-- King Coffey of the BUTTHOLE SURFERS

Sources: www.discogs.com/release/372571-Big-Boys-The-Fat-Elvis & www.soundonsound.org/stories.html.

[why-i-love-comics]

Venom War: Zombiotes #3 (2024)

written by Cavan Scott art by Juan Jose Ryp & Ceci De La Cruz

[alex-leweird]

The Superior Foes wanted to go to Madripoor but ended up in Madrid instead.

[heckcareoxytwit]

Shocker is attacked by the the reanimated Zombiote Boomerang who came out of the body bag during the chaos. When Shocker gets pinned to the floor by his zombified friend, he reaches for the trinket and smashes it at Zombiote Boomerang's face. She-Hulk, Overdrive and the kids are still in trouble with the Zombiote versions of the bartender and the dog. As Overdrive is freed by She-Hulk, he manages to save the kids by stopping the Zombiote dog with the modified cash register machine. Then, Shocker gets caught by the Zombiote Hellcat and Zombiote Boomerang that he becomes trapped in a tug-of-war. Shocker notices that Zombiote Boomerang is trying to say his name and he believes that the magic trinket may have revived him a bit but with its unpredictable magic, it doesn't work well when the Zombiote is still inside him and Boomerang is trying to fight the Zombiote influence.

She-Hulk does the shockwave clap, saving not only Shocker from the tug-of-war, it's also frees Hellcat and the bartender from the Zombiotes. However, Boomerang is still is his Zombiote state and he bites Shocker, turning him into a Zombiote. The freed Hellcat calls her friend to do a shockwave clap again but unfortunately, She-Hulk is weak and exhausted that the Zombiote takes over her. Overdrive and the freed bartender are attacked by the Zombiote She-Hulk and the Zombiote dog. The bartender figures out that the sound attack (thanks to She-Hulk's shockwave clap) could stop the Zombiotes so she tries to turn up the volumes of her stereo. The loud music (with Elvis Presley's song) from the stereo did not do much good until Overdrive turns it into the louder bass music which drove the Zombiotes away, freeing She-Hulk, Shocker, Boomerang and the dog. Shocker wakes up from the dog's lick and a splitting headache but he is safe, so are everyone else in the bar. Shocker sees Boomerang alive and well that he hugs him, crying in happiness.

Venom War: Zombiotes #3, 2024

[comicwaren]

From Venom War: Zombiotes #002

Art by Juan José Ryp and Ceci de la Cruz

Written by Cavan Scott

[lazymonth]

Doodle of B-list villains with their civilian clothes. I like to put fashion on characters

[rwpohl]

the straight story, david lynch 1999

[grotesquehydra]

“Boomerang and some of Spidey’s deadliest baddies prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibilities!”

The Superior Foes of Spider-Man (2013) written by Nick Spencer and artist Steve Lieber

[ruleof3bobby]

MONSTER HOUSE (2006) Grade: C-

Odd film in the sense it was too scary and morbid for kids but not clever enough for adults. It pulls at your heart a little. I actually thought I'd like it. It's forgettable.

[comicbookclub]

Comic Book Club: Erica Schultz, Darick Robertson, Stephen B. Jones, Fred Van Lente, And AJ Ampadu

On this week's live show, we're welcoming guests Fred Van Lente and AJ Ampadu ("Resurgence of the Valiant Universe"), Darick Robertson and Stephen B. Jones ("Greaser: Gemini Blues"), and Erica Schultz ("Daredevil: Woman Without Fear")!

On this week’s live show, we’re welcoming guests Fred Van Lente and AJ Ampadu (“Resurgence of the Valiant Universe”), Darick Robertson and Stephen B. Jones (“Greaser: Gemini Blues”), and Erica Schultz (“Daredevil: Woman Without Fear”)! SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Powered by…

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Comic Book Club: Erica Schultz, Darick Robertson, Stephen B. Jones, Fred Van Lente, And AJ Ampadu

On this week's live show, we're welcoming guests Fred Van Lente and AJ Ampadu ("Resurgence of the Valiant Universe"), Darick Robertson and Stephen B. Jones ("Greaser: Gemini Blues"), and Erica Schultz ("Daredevil: Woman Without Fear")!

On this week’s live show, we’re welcoming guests Fred Van Lente and AJ Ampadu (“Resurgence of the Valiant Universe”), Darick Robertson and Stephen B. Jones (“Greaser: Gemini Blues”), and Erica Schultz (“Daredevil: Woman Without Fear”)! SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Powered by…

[why-i-love-comics]

Venom War: Zombiotes #3 (2024)

written by Cavan Scott art by Juan Jose Ryp & Ceci De La Cruz

[thingsmk1120sayz]

The Fog game 1975 Part 2

[heckcareoxytwit]

A preview of Venom War: Zombiotes #3

VENOM WAR: ZOMBIOTES #3

KEEP THEIR TEETH OFF YOUR FLESH! The Venom War is making strange bedfellows as hero and villain alike have to fight off the menace of hungry zombiotes, eager to bite and spread onto all – living and dead! She-Hulk, Hellcat, Shocker and more are among those striving to stay alive… and unbonded!

Written by: Cavan Scott Art by: Juan José Ryp Cover by: Juan Ferreyra Page Count: 32 Pages Release Date: October 30, 2024

[comicwaren]

From Venom War: Zombiotes #003

Art by Juan José Ryp and Ceci de la Cruz

Written by Cavan Scott