G.G. Allin & The Jabbers - 1980s Rock 'n' Roll
Original Release Date
1980Release Information
US 7" 1980 (Destiny - 911077)
Upside
1 1980's Rock 'N' Roll 1:45
Downside
2 Cheri Love Affair 2:45
Chart Placings
NoneCredits
Produced by GG Allin
Associates Larry Feeney & Tom Bartlett
Engineered by Larry Feeney
Recorded at Destiny Studio, Wilmington, MA
Mixed at North Country
Sound, Auburn, NH
Special thanks to Tim Horrigan of Dutch Courage for piano on 1980's Rock N Roll
Reviews & Opinions
PUNKY GIBBON: One of GG's most embarrassing singles: two lame rock/punk songs with all trying to sound polished.
TERMINAL BOREDOM: Destiny was a recording studio in Massachusetts which offered package deals: record your tunes and have them handily pressed on the Destiny label all for one low price. As a result, the Destiny discography is quite, um, eclectic, with only one true punk record — and it’s not even GG’s! (Alas, that honor goes to Genral Foodz.) The existance of “1980s Rock And Roll” can only be justified as a bizarre attempt for commercial airplay. I mean, how can you keep a straight face when there’s lines like “Come on along it’s a rock and roll party / Bring all your friends and don’t be tardy”? I’ve a hunch this tune never made it to the clubs. On the other hand, “Cheri Love Affair,” which, judging from tape archives and set lists, never made it to the live circuit either, swaggers and struts with a cool Dolls/glam vibe. I prefer this 45’s version to the album mix, stripped of the overbearing female background vocals and humorous “Pussy Summit Meeting” introduction. At the very least, this record is essential for the sleeve alone… with GG looking uncharacteristically cleancut and suave in his button-down shirt and sportscoat on the back cover! Again, the educated guess is a 500 press, and judging by the scarcity of the disc, I wouldn’t be surprised if an embarrassed GG didn’t toss a chunk of them himself a few years later.
Additional Notes
Both tracks were subsequently re-recorded for Always Was, Is And Always Shall Be.
