The Dead Boys: Pretty Vicious
Mary Harron, Sounds, 27 August 1977
THE DEAD BOYS are part of anew generation at CBGB's, a generation that has finally succeeded in erasing that fine line that divides the cool from the retarded. The most prominent of the new bands they recently signed a contract with Sire Records and their first LP, Young Snotty And Loud, is due for release in September.
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