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Podcast: The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors
Episode: Ep479: Aussie Legend James Baker - The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts and more
Description: Australian drummer James Baker chased after punk rock overseas before returning to Perth, forming The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon and more with an extensive discography of increasingly collectible records. Topics Include: Born in Perth 1954, travelled to US/UK at age 21 in 1976 Saw early Ramones shows at CBGB's in New York Met Sid Vicious on bus while wearing NY Dolls shirt Auditioned as drummer for The Clash in London Formed The Victims in Perth after returning home Pressed 500 then 1000 copies of "Television Addict" single Hand-stamped Victims record sleeves during beer-fueled parties The Victims only...