A lot of pleasure can be had by diving into a scene and, once you’ve familiarized yourself with the main players, going back and digging a little deeper. Such is the case with L.A. punk; you might know the Germs, X, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and even the Screamers, Bags, etc. But Backstage Pass are more of a deep dive. Alongside The Runaways, Backstage Pass were one of the earliest all-female punk bands, and they deserve more attention. Genny Schorr is a founding member, and this is her story. It’s a compelling read, and there’s a great foreword by scene-star Pleasant Gehman too.
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