JFA was formed around March of 1981. Pendleton, then in the band The Deez and Cornelius, then in the band Jr. Chemists, knew each other from shows around Phoenix, Arizona and from skateboarding. They began playing together after a D.O.A. concert during the band's Hardcore 81 tour. Bam-Bam later joined after meeting Pendleton at an "Industrial Dance" in Phoenix, and bestowed the moniker on the band, which is a reference to his second-cousin's, John Hinckley, Jr., attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan.
The band's first show was opening for Black Flag at an Industrial Dance which was one of a series of early Phoenix punk shows. Their first song of the night was Pipetruck.
Placebo Records released their debut EP "Out Of School" in late 1981. The band toured the west extensively and played many local shows. Their first national tour was in the summer of 1983 following the release of their first album "Valley ot the Yakes".
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Johnny D
JFA Lyrics
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He's such a fucking geek
Playing all that lame shit
Trying for a new wave hit
your lame, phoenix is tame
You suck, my life's a rut
Go die, you're why
I hate Clyde Geek
Stupid bar where kickers meet
Now he's gone country too
Dog dick face we hate you
[Chorus]
I hated K-15
New wave fonzies think I'm mean
Playing all that lame shit
Catering to preppie dicks
I hate fucked merlins
Cover bands that get girls in
Jetzon boys you fucking dicks
Go to HB and see who kicks
Johnny D, Clyde's, Merlin's go die
The lyrics to JFA's song "Johnny D" express a strong dislike for a musician named Johnny D who is trying to make it big in the music industry with a new wave style that the singer finds lame. The lyrics are filled with expletives and insults towards Johnny D and other musicians who play similar music. The chorus suggests that the singer also hates other venues and cover bands that attract preppy crowds.
The lyrics paint a picture of a punk rock subculture that is fiercely independent and uncompromising in their musical tastes. The singer feels that bands like Johnny D, Merlin's, and Clyde's are sellouts who are trying to cater to mainstream audiences instead of staying true to their punk rock roots. The insults that are hurled at these bands are meant to reinforce the idea that punk rock is an outsider's club that is only meant for those who are willing to reject mainstream culture.
Overall, the lyrics to "Johnny D" express a disdain for musicians who are trying to make it big with a watered-down version of punk rock. Through insults and expletives, the song celebrates the punk rock subculture and reinforces the idea that true punk rock is meant for those who are willing to reject conformity and mainstream culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate Johnny D
I deeply dislike Johnny D and everything he represents.
He's such a fucking geek
Johnny D is a socially awkward and uncool person.
Playing all that lame shit
Johnny D's music is unoriginal and uninspiring.
Trying for a new wave hit
Johnny D is attempting to replicate the success of the New Wave music genre.
your lame, phoenix is tame
You are boring and unexciting, while Phoenix is subdued and lacks energy.
You suck, my life's a rut
You are terrible, and my life is stuck in a monotonous routine.
Go die, you're why
You should die, as you are the reason for my negative feelings.
We know, you fucked beardo
We are aware that you had sexual intercourse with someone named Beardo.
I hate Clyde Geek
I also strongly dislike Clyde Geek.
Stupid bar where kickers meet
The bar where Clyde Geek and others go is of low quality and attracts simple-minded individuals.
Now he's gone country too
Clyde Geek has started playing country music, which is not well-received by the singer.
Dog dick face we hate you
The artist and their associates detest Clyde Geek, describing him in vulgar terms.
I hated K-15
The singer also disliked a place called K-15.
New wave fonzies think I'm mean
Fans of New Wave music believe that the singer is unpleasant and unfriendly.
Catering to preppie dicks
The music played at K-15 caters to wealthy and pretentious individuals.
I hate fucked merlins
The artist strongly dislikes a band called Fucked Merlins.
Cover bands that get girls in
Fucked Merlins play covers of popular songs to appeal to female fans.
Jetzon boys you fucking dicks
The Jetzon Boys are also disliked and described in vulgar terms.
Go to HB and see who kicks
The singer suggests going to a place called HB to witness who truly excels in music.
Johnny D, Clyde's, Merlin's go die
The artist wishes for Johnny D, Clyde's, and Fucked Merlins to perish.
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Written by: JOHN BARRY
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