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An Ode to GG Allin
Born as Jesus Christ Allin in 1956
Known for his wild antics, most people thought were sick
During the late 70's his interest grew with Punk Rock
Began releasing albums, stripping, showing off his cock
These performances gained him infamy
People flocked to see his bursts of violence & hostility
Self-mutilation, defecation, smearing shit on the audience & himself
Arrested 36 times, analyzed, they said he didn't need any help
Challenged complacency, pushing the boundaries, embracing disorder
Rebellious, earned a cult like following, albums sold through mail-order
Abused alcohol and drugs, and had a deep dissatisfaction with society
Pushing his own limits, getting out his message was his priority
Appearances on Geraldo, Jane Whitney and Jerry Springer in 1993
Died of a heroin overdose that same year, leaving a mark on the underground music scene
Known for his wild antics, most people thought were sick
During the late 70's his interest grew with Punk Rock
Began releasing albums, stripping, showing off his cock
These performances gained him infamy
People flocked to see his bursts of violence & hostility
Self-mutilation, defecation, smearing shit on the audience & himself
Arrested 36 times, analyzed, they said he didn't need any help
Challenged complacency, pushing the boundaries, embracing disorder
Rebellious, earned a cult like following, albums sold through mail-order
Abused alcohol and drugs, and had a deep dissatisfaction with society
Pushing his own limits, getting out his message was his priority
Appearances on Geraldo, Jane Whitney and Jerry Springer in 1993
Died of a heroin overdose that same year, leaving a mark on the underground music scene
Published 23rd Dec 2024
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Yesterday 5:22am
Phenomenal write, Keith. Glad you entered the contest. He was a different cat, indeed. He left a scar on the underground scene. I think he'd have it no other way. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 12:42pm
GG was a nut job. I was going to see him live in NYC in 1993. I was worried but intrigued. I backed out last minute due to another obligation. My two friends went. It was down in the lower east side called the Gas Station. The venue isn't there any more. This show was documented and can be seen on youtube and also you can purchase a DVD of this from his brother Merle. The show lasted 8 minutes. He was trashing the fuck out of the venue. That's when the owner shut down their power. GG went on a rampage in the place and took it out on the streets. Plus, he was naked. As I stated earlier, this was all documented. The video camera is a bit shaky, but, you can still watch it. Someone eventually gave him a pair of shorts to put on, since the cops were coming. GG had a small army of fans who were following him. He eventually hops into a taxi and the video ends. This was the last time he was seen alive. He was pronounced dead the next morning form a heroin overdose.
I regret not being there, to witness history.
Thanks Damian for the read & comments.
I regret not being there, to witness history.
Thanks Damian for the read & comments.
