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Correspondent: Dennis "Eazy-D" Spence
Eazy-D was born on a rainy morning in the sultry July heat of 1978. His mother fondly recalls the day with a tale of going into labor while watching Roadrunner cartoons. On the ride home, "We Are the Champions" played on the radio and the two speechless parents wondered what this child's future would be.
Chronological list of Inspirations Leading to the Development of Eazy-D:
1) His Mom's Band 2) Children of the Corn 3) La Bamba 4) "Sweet Child of Mine" 5) Lost Boys
6) Black Sabbath 7) The Buddy Holly Story 8) Slick Rick 9) The Ramones 10) His Mom teaching how to play "House of the Rising Sun" on the guitar
All this has led Eazy-D to be a distinguished local artist and writer as well as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist and founding member of the barcore pint rockers, Jackmove. Eazy-D is available for contact on MySpace and Facebook.
Ska and Reggae Roots
Fri, Oct 01, 2010
Easy-D educates the masses on the one and only Prince Buster.
Ska and Raggae Roots: The Skatalites
Mon, Nov 01, 2010
Note: For this particular article, I will be using the original Jamaican spelling “raggae” as opposed to the Americanized “reggae”.
Ska and Reggae Roots: The (English) Beat
Sat, Jan 01, 2011
Class is in session with Professor Easy-D.
Fishbone Is Red Hot!
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
A preview of the group's upcoming show at the NorVa from a longtime fan.
Operation Ivy Discography Review (Part 1 of 4)
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
Eazy-D's first class on the groundbreaking East Bay band.
Rockers 25th Anniversary Edition
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
Eazy-D reviews this quintessential film in honor of its anniversary.
Operation Ivy Discography Review (Part 2)
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Eazy-D continues to educate on these ska/punk legends.
The Monks (Part 1): It's Black Monk Time!
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
More than one band was making waves in Hamburg, circa 1964.
Operation Ivy Discography Review (Part 3)
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
The third installment of Eazy-D's four-part series.
Route 19 Revisited: The Clash and London Calling
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Eazy-D reviews Marcus Grey's comprehensive look at a classic record by the only band that mattered.
Operation Ivy Discography Review (Part 4)
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
The final installment of Eazy-D's Operation Ivy tutorial.
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Sun, Jul 31, 2011
A review of Alex Gibney's documentary on the Duke.
Ska and Reggae Roots: Chris Blackwell
Mon, Aug 01, 2011
Eazy-D pays tribute to the silent force that shaped reggae history.
Strung Out Live
Sat, Oct 01, 2011
Still sweating with the fans after 20 years. Photos by Michael Bailey.
Face to Face Live
Sat, Oct 01, 2011
Nothing satisfies a true punk like a good ole fashioned circle pit. Photos by Michael Bailey.
