DAVID MARKEY was born December 3, 1963, in Burbank, CA. He made his
first film at the age of 11 and published a neighborhood newspaper
at 12. In 1980, he became involved in the local underground music
scene. He helped form Sin 34 in 1981, and captured the punk scene
in the Super 8 film "The Slog Movie." Markey was a part of "We Got
Power" fanzine from 1981 to 1983, then kept the name alive through
his We Got Power Films. He cowrote and directed "Desperate Teenage
Lovedolls" in 1984. He photographed, edited, cowrote, and directed
"Lovedolls Superstar" in 1986. Also that year, his band Painted
Willie toured with Black Flag for six months, a period depicted in
his film "Reality 86 d." Later, he traveled with Sonic Youth and
Nirvana across Europe to make "1991: The Year Punk Broke." Markey
has directed music videos for Meat Puppets, fIREHOSE, Shonen Knife,
Mudhoney, and Pat Smear, and collaborated with visual artists
Cameron Jamie, Raymond Pettibon, and Kim Gordon. In 2005, he
accidentally discovered he was adopted, leading to work on the
autobiography Dark Circles. Markey directed the documentaries "The
Reinactors; Dinosaur Jr. Bug (Live) at 9:30"; and the Circle Jerks
film My "Career as a Jerk."
JORDAN SCHWARTZ met David Markey while skateboarding in a flooded
Santa Monica parking garage in 1979. As they discovered the growing
Los Angeles hardcore punk rock scene, Jordan teamed up with David,
his sister, Jennifer, and Alan Gilbert to found "We Got Power"
magazine. Jordan contributed in many roles, including that of staff
photographer. Jordan had producing and acting roles in "Desperate
Teenage Lovedolls" and the sequel, "Lovedolls Superstar," notably
appearing as the rock star Brews Springstein. Jordan facilitated
the release of three "Black Flag" skateboards featuring original
artwork by Raymond Pettibon. In 1984, Jordan began working and
living at SST Records Global Network Agency booking gigs and tours
for various high-profile bands on and off of the label during the
pioneering years of the U.S. independent scene. In 1988, Jordan
began a career working with computers connected to the Internet. He
lives in Santa Monica with his wife and dog, still hangs out at Rip
City on the weekends, and makes it to local gigs.
"
Essential reading...the funniest of the local mags Matt Groening,
1983
The book is a wonderful document of something that has continuity
and lasts, the stuff that matters. It s the finding of a voice of a
generation. Chuck Dukowski
"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock...an
essential addition to the history of a movement""Los Angeles
Times"
"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern
California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan
Schwartz""LA Weekly"
"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk
movement"Dangerous Minds
"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no
homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the
tone delivered on every page."Metal Army America
"This is a book of human stories, funny and sad and tragic It
offers a reminder that what separates the heroes from the burnouts
can be just a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate.""The Wire"
"Absolutely stunning""Creative Loafing"
"Stunning and beautiful""AP"
"None of the essays are too nostalgic or academicthey're quick
vignettes from people who were there, and it feels more like an
oral history than an anthology. It's about the zinewe get
historical essays from both Power! editorsbut it's more about what
inspired them to make it in the first place."Pitchfork
"South California's punk explosion recorded in style... the
introductory allegorical essay by Henry Rollins himself is a
fascinating insight, setting the tone for a scene dead set on its
own destruction.""Classic Rock"
"A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world.""Inked"
"A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk
alumni""Terrorizer" [5/5 stars]
"["We Got Power!"] made an impact on the hardcore punk scene that
is still being felt today... A document of bands and people who
would go on to be legends in one way or another.""Maximum
Rocknroll"
"A fearless mix of insight and irreverence...beautifully
produced...you'll be inspired""RTE" (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5
stars]
"A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the
spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare
the nostrils""AOL Noisecreep"
"The pair s gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues,
and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire
subculture...stunning""The Fader"
"Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs meticulously curated and
fantastically edifying.""Decibel"
"The true, on-the-ground account... essential""Metal Hammer"
[UK]
"The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal
of West Coast punk in the late 70s and early 80s. With the
accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which
add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the
scene s emergence."PopMatters
"Phenomenal... Essential reading.""Bakersfield Californian"
"Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles
scene...with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest
luminaries"VH1
""We Got Power!" gives a great impression of the scene s
liveliness, the fans intense devotion to the music, the audience s
intimacy with the performers and the excitement of being part of
something new."Los Angeles Review of Books
"[An] entertaining trip back in time... funny and
enthusiastic.""Chicago Reader"
"A super interesting take on the Southern California hardcore
scene... Henry Rollins piece on the late Kim Pilkington is one of
the best and most heartfelt things he's ever written."Byron Coley,
"Arthur Magazine"
"An easy-to-digest scrapbook of candid photos and unbelievable
tales from an indelibly interconnected group of friends reminiscing
about the crazy, spastic, possibly drug-addled moments when
hardcore peaked.""The Long Beach Post"
"An intimate portrayal of the early hardcore movement.""Rebel Ink
Magazine"
"To flesh things out, the book integrates essays from scene
participants like Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Mike Watt, Joe
Carducci (SST), Vandal's Steve Human, Tony Reflex of Adolescents,
and other artists, filmmakers, players, scenesters, and members of
Black Flag."Pitchfork
"Amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk and
hardcore!"Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show
"The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but
never maudlin. And photographsnearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and
loving simultaneouslycapture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its
wasted youth""LA Record"
"A nostalgic trip through the past for those who lived it, but an
anthropological case study of a lesser-known subculture, and quite
simply, a work of art""The Los Angeles Beat""
"Essential reading...the funniest of the local mags"--Matt
Groening, 1983
"The book is a wonderful document of something that has continuity
and lasts, the stuff that matters. It's the finding of a voice of a
generation."--Chuck Dukowski
"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock...an
essential addition to the history of a movement"--"Los Angeles
Times"
"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern
California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan
Schwartz"--"LA Weekly"
"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk
movement"--Dangerous Minds
"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no
homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the
tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America
"This is a book of human stories, funny and sad and tragic... It
offers a reminder that what separates the heroes from the burnouts
can be just a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate."--"The Wire"
"Absolutely stunning"--"Creative Loafing"
"Stunning and beautiful"--"AP"
"None of the essays are too nostalgic or academic--they're quick
vignettes from people who were there, and it feels more like an
oral history than an anthology. It's about the zine--we get
historical essays from both Power! editors--but it's more about
what inspired them to make it in the first place."--Pitchfork
"South California's punk explosion recorded in style... the
introductory allegorical essay by Henry Rollins himself is a
fascinating insight, setting the tone for a scene dead set on its
own destruction."--"Classic Rock"
"A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."--"Inked"
"A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk
alumni"--"Terrorizer" [5/5 stars]
"["We Got Power!"] made an impact on the hardcore punk scene that
is still being felt today... A document of bands and people who
would go on to be legends in one way or another
"Essential reading...the funniest of the local mags"--Matt
Groening, 1983
"The book is a wonderful document of something that has continuity
and lasts, the stuff that matters. It's the finding of a voice of a
generation."--Chuck Dukowski
"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock...an
essential addition to the history of a movement"--"Los Angeles
Times"
"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern
California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan
Schwartz"--"LA Weekly"
"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk
movement"--Dangerous Minds
"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no
homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the
tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America
"This is a book of human stories, funny and sad and tragic... It
offers a reminder that what separates the heroes from the burnouts
can be just a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate."--"The Wire"
"Absolutely stunning"--"Creative Loafing"
"Stunning and beautiful"--"AP"
"South California's punk explosion recorded in style... the
introductory allegorical essay by Henry Rollins himself is a
fascinating insight, setting the tone for a scene dead set on its
own destruction."--"Classic Rock"
"A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."--"Inked"
"A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk
alumni"--"Terrorizer" [5/5 stars]
"A fearless mix of insight and irreverence...beautifully
produced...you'll be inspired"--"RTE" (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5
stars]
"["We Got Power!"] made an impact on the hardcore punk scene that
is still being felt today... A document of bands and people who
would go on to be legends in one way or another."--"Maximum
Rocknroll"
"A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the
spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare
the nostrils"--"AOL Noisecreep"
"Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"--Matt
Groening, 1983
"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock... an
essential addition to the history of a movement."--"The Los Angeles
Times"
"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk
movement"--Dangerous Minds
"A fearless mix of insight and irreverence...beautifully
produced...you'll be inspired"--"RTE" (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5
stars]
"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no
homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the
tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America
"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern
California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan
Schwartz"--"LA Weekly"
"It's amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk
& hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show
"Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles
scene...with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest
luminaries"--VH1
"A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the
spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare
the nostrils."--"AOL Noisecreep"
"Absolutely stunning."--"Creative Loafing," Atlanta
"Stunning and beautiful"--"AP"
"The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal
of West Coast punk in the late '70s and early '80s. With the
accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which
add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the
scene's emergence."--PopMatters
"Excellent"--The Onion A/V Club
"The true, on-the-ground account... essential"--"Metal Hammer"
[UK]
"The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues,
and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire
subculture...stunning"--"The Fader"
"Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs, meticulously curated
and fantastically,
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