Ugly Things Issue 59 (Spring 2022)

The mighty Troggs are the cover stars of this issue with an extensive feature based on new interviews with surviving members Chris Britton and Pete Staples. Plus: David Holzer delves into the world of Alice Cooper circa 1973-74 with the help of bass player Dennis Dunaway; eye-opening stories on pre-Moby Grape Northwest rockers the Frantics; sunshine pop masters the Gordian Knot; psychedelic punk mystery men Chrome, teen garage combo Thus (and their mega-rare custom press LP All of Thus); pint-sized mop tops the Bantams; the final installment of our Roulettes saga; an interview with rock fanzine pioneer Brian Hogg (Bam Balam) and a chat with actor, director and Boss 66 Radio DJ Tom Hanks. Not to mention our info-packed review sections, covering all the latest vinyl and CD reissues, and rock ‘n’ roll-related books. (144 pages)