Squeeg,
I did the long hair look after the crew cut days in Punk. I had much more fun in the early metal days but the closeness of the punk scene I'll never forget. You truly KNEW each and everyone involved then whether they were from the NYC scene, Hartford Crew or the New Haven crowd. Punkers were at New Wave shows occasionally, also ska shows esp at Toads. I used to hang at Ron's Place for the Saucers (1977 on) and the Reducers shows. Also hung at the Arcadia Ballroom for shows like the Plasmatics. Anyone remember them! Thats where I met a ton of metal chix too, they were 'crossing over musically' there...esp at rock cover band nights. I am a Music Chameleon, I fit in at most shows regardless, just an outfit change was needed to be 'appropriate'. I've seen way over 500 bands from 1976 to current and thats no exaggeration...ton of money spent but I never regret it since I met tons of people.......Big Dee