IDAHOT 2013.

Walter Beck writes about how he was turned away from helping out at a Day of Silence demonstration because he was not a well-groomed a-lister.

“They were the pretty boy types; they stood there in their nice khakis and designer jeans, their perfectly laundered polo shirts, with the bright sun reflecting off their gelled hair. They didn’t have a place for the likes of me.”

★★★★★
Released March 27, 2009
Walter Beck finds a filthy gem of hardcore gay rock ‘n’ roll which is a breath of fresh air.

“The lyrics are vulgar, sometimes borderline childish, but it melds well with the sounds of buzzsaw punk rock ‘n’ roll.”

★★★★★
Released February 1, 1994.
Green Day. Dookie. A loud, rock ‘n’ roll pop record that flew in the face of the seriousness of grunge & alternative & was just fun.

“When this album came out in 1994, grunge was still king and this album tore it down and left it to stagger along with a noticeable limp.”

★★★★★
Released October 6, 2009
That’s What The Obituary Said, Mike IX. This is a voice from the fringes of American society, & a vision of the outsider experience.

“Featuring Mike IX’s haunting vocals backed with ambient and harsh noise, this limited edition seven-inch record offers a savage glimpse into the mind of this New Orleans native..”

A Question of Equal Rights.

Walter Beck looks at the Arizona bill that would make it illegal to use a toilet not assigned to the same sex that is on your birth certificate. Part 2 of 2.

“I hope the amendment goes down in flames and our brothers and sisters in Arizona will not only be free to pee without harassment, but will be able to be full-class citizens in their own state.”

A Question of Equal Rights.

Walter Beck looks at the Arizona bill that would make it illegal to use a toilet not designated for the same sex that is on your birth certificate. Part 1 of 2.

“The potential damage is even deeper than the question of being able to use a public facility without harassment. If passed, the amendment would make null and void any ordinance passed that includes protections for the Trans community. “

★★★★★
Released January 8, 1978
Nothing Sacred is base and extremely vulgar, but if you like the films of John Waters or the literature of William S. Burroughs, give it a try.

“Singing freely about slutty women, mountains of cocaine, and sticking a middle finger to moral crusaders everywhere, this is the perfect album to spin when you feel the squeeze of the religious right and political correctness on your nuts.”

★★★★★
Released 1987

Humourous satire is the key to the Ray Stevens collection, ‘Greatest Hits’. Classic Music Review.

“This compilation showcases the best of Ray’s early and mid-career numbers, both funny and a few serious moments sprinkled in.”

Coming Out.

Walter Beck talks to activist Leah Robinson about her series of anthologies about coming out in America.

“I was inspired to do the book Coming Out as there is much mystery and fantasy surrounding the concept of homosexuality in the world today. I have published this book in order to introduce society to the real stories of real people whose voices have gone unheard for years.”

★★★★★
Released 1959

The second album from the comedy icon Lenny Bruce. Religion, Sexuality, and Airlines. Classic Music Review.

“What truly shocked audiences in the ’50s wasn’t the language, it was the targets of Lenny’s bits. Here’s a man poking fun at tragedy, political corruption, sexual deviance and religion.”