SHEPARD FAIREY ON DESIGNING THE MISFITS 40TH ANN. If you missed the prior news, scroll down to catch up on full details with images, plus quotes from Jerry Only, and the curator of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Misfits relics are accompanied by historical artifacts from the Ramones, The Talking Heads and many other groundbreaking artists from the punk and new wave movement of the late 1970's and early 80's. In related news, earlier this month it was announced that Jerry Only's custom Devastator Bass and spiked leather vest-both designed by Only personally, and used at the Original Misfits Reunion Shows in 2016-are now on exhibit as part of the permanent collection at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

All Rights Reserved.Ĭlick to check out the Exclusive Interview Online Now at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Official Website. Photo by NUNU Pics, © 2016 Used by permission of Cyclopian Music Inc. The piece also features some great photos, past and present, including live shots from the 2016 Original Misfits Reunion performances. In honor of the 40th, Jerry reflects with the Hall of Fame on the emergence and longevity of the legendary Misfits, influences and crafting an image, his thoughts and emotions on the Original Misfits Reunion, differences between the punk scene of the late 70's thru early 80's verses today, and heading in to its fourth decade in horror business-what the future holds for the Misfits. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the legacy with an all-new Exclusive 40th Anniversary Interview with founding member Jerry Only-online now! All Rights Reserved.įour decades ago, the legendary Misfits' first live performance took place on Apat CBGB in NYC. Photo by Charles Robinson, © 2016 Used by permission of Cyclopian Music Inc. Jerry Only (circa 1978), reveals his handmade 'Teenagers from Mars' jacket on the streets of NJ. I'd like to thank all the FIENDS for 40 years and four generations of horror business. That time has come, and that time is NOW. There are rare exceptions when something takes root and grows slowly, beneath the surface, until it eventually takes over. Survival is the challenge.some creations wither and die, destined for extinction, while others endure the test of time. The Misfits were so far ahead of their time when we began back in 1977, that it took the world 40 years to catch up. That statement sums up this situation at its core.

NEW 40TH LOGO, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, NEW TEES & MORE.Ī famous quote once foretold, 'Nothing is stronger than an idea whose time has come'.

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