#31 - Bevis M. Griffin - Part 4 - Austin's Punk Scene and Becoming a Front Man

Bevis M. Griffin, the "Black Rock Maverick of Texas," is regarded as a pioneer of black rock music for his contributions to the scenes in Austin, New York City, and beyond.

In this episode, we get into his next bands, The Skyscrapers and The Shades, opening for The Ramones and The Clash, meeting his longtime friend and guitarist Chris "C.K." Bailey, finding his groove as a front man, the formation of the punk rock scene in Austin, and the role that venues like Raul's and the Continental Club played. 

We continue with a conversation around Bevis' favorite part about Austin music back then, the company he kept, and the formation of the Austin Chronicle. 

Sampled Songs: "Intravenous" by Bevis Griffin & C.K. Bailey - The Paradigm and "Laurie Two Tone" by The Shades