By Any Means: A Brief History of Black Flag (Part 1: 1976-1980)

[@amthomas101]

Wow! I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has discovered the video and gave such wonderful feedback! This video nearly quadrupled in views over a weekend and I don't know how you all discovered it, but I'm so happy that you did. I just want to let you all know that I am actively working on Part 2 and will work to get it out as soon as possible, while also not rushing until I feel that it's as good as it can be. Part 1 I put out when I did because I wanted to hit a specific--albeit arbitrary--deadline which was the 40th anniversary of the original Moose Lodge gig. I have a full time job and I am a father of two young kids, so I don't get to spend as much time on this as I would like, but I am working on it whenever I can. Thank you all again and I can't wait to show you Part 2!

[@JohnDoe-tp3mb]

Cheers mate, good stuff

[@andrewsnyder5837]

Great work, thanks for making this. Can't wait for part 2.

[@jmagowan12]

Class video my man, lookin forward till part 2. Just came up when I was listenin till Punk Rock!

[@GuyOnTheInternet53]

Awesome can't wait for the future parts Brother!

[@oldschoolm8]

Good job man. It’s cool to see someone put the hard work and enthusiasm into a band like Black Flag. Those bland MTV/VH1 ‘Behind the Music’ shows about awful, generic hair metal bands annoy me so much. More Black Flag, Bad Brains, Husker Du, fIREHOSE.....!

[@bootlegsandrarities8789]

I met Dez last January, he’s a really nice man! I asked him to sign my Black Flag album and he took one look at it, smiled said “Who the fuck are these guys?” We laughed and then he signed the album and I took a photo with him. Coolest musician I ever met!

[@cole3078]

That’s awesome. I saw Dez in person in 2015 when he was playing with the latest lineup of the Misfits. I met Greg in 2014 right after Black Flag (the latest lineup) finished their set and got a picture with him too. I wish I could upload it here. A real laid-back and cool guy.

[@BubbaZen10]

"Change scares anyone who's part of the existing structure." Indeed

[@jayt7178]

John Burton shut the fuck up. If this is the message you take from Black Flag, then you’re not paying attention.

[@tombuchborn]

John Burton that's nationalist talk

[@danklordsupreme8864]

@@tombuchborn Yeah and you're spouting genocidal globalist talk. So what's your fucking point?

[@tombuchborn]

@@danklordsupreme8864 what is genocidal about wanting to include everyone?

[@tombuchborn]

@John Burton nothing. But what makes you think it's getting destroyed? A couple of brown people came to your country?

[@vampirascoffin870]

Rise █ █ █ █ Above!

[@LauraRodriguez-yx6mx]

BLACK ⬜️⬜️⬜️ FLAG

[@ericlitts9917]

Every time i hear the opening chords to "nervous breakdown" it sends a rush of dopamine throughout my body. For 20 years, nothing sets me free like this. My broken back, 34 year old body feels like im 14 again skateboarding.

[@billclinton3010]

Beast.

[@amthomas101]

That whole EP is so amazing. "Fix Me" is one of my favorite punk songs of all time.

[@pinehawk9600]

I broke my back.. spinal Iron Mike

[@Shotbybothsides117]

@@pinehawk9600 spinal

[@DiegoHernandez-ky1xv]

@@amthomas101hell yeah

[@cbresett]

This is an important historical document. Thank you for putting in the hours to make this!

[@amthomas101]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it. I can't even count how much time I spent reading, writing, re-writing, recording, re-recording, not to mention the time I spent in my car just thinking about how I was going to structure it.

[@lucianisidro]

I am stoked that the very first thing you show is my painted 'four bars' backdrop. Yep, believe it or not I painted that fucking backdrop! This cut was recorded at Target Video in San Francisco, just after Henry had joined the band. My band's (Sick Pleasure/Code of Honor) guitarist, Mike Fox, had his little recording/rehearsal studio in back of Target, and he usually took care of the sound side of recordings made there. I had enjoyed making a backdrop for our Sick Pleasure videos, so I offered to make one for this session and Joe (Rees - Target) was into it. I remember I had laid it out on the floor, masked it up and was in the middle of filling in the bars when the band arrived. Rollins came right over and said "Wow, that's the biggest one I've ever seen!" Thanks Henry, I'll put that away, but what do you think of the backdrop? Anyway, the way those shoots were done was that they would have a closed session in the afternoon and then open the doors for a live set on the same night. That way you could use the sound from the early shoot and cut the video from the live shoot into it. It worked pretty well. So ... fucking cool. Sal Paradise (ex- Sick Pleasure/Code of Honor etc. drummer)

[@nickcynn42]

Dude that’s sick

[@TFitz-nr1fn]

What price would you pay?

[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

Ray pettibone

[@amthomas101]

Wow! I missed this comment, but I'm glad I caught it now. Thank you so much for sharing! Also, beautifully done backdrop.

[@michaelkappes8226]

mad respect for you dude, that sounds about as awesome as it gets.

[@aspie-anarchist9854]

Ron was barely in the band but I loved him. Like yes Henry is the icon but I do love his vocals and energy. It's very different than anyone else.

[@coriettapadilla9977]

@Aspie-Anarchist I agree completely. I have always thought Ron was the best. I like Henry as well but Ron was the best to me.

[@soontobey1723]

Chavo was the best! That's fax

[@Bat_Boy]

Keith was really a circle jerk. Henry was cast purely on looks. (Because it kept the crowd from getting to violent with them). Reyes was the real voice of Black Flag imo. If only he just stuck with them. It sounded raw, alive, and youthful.

[@joel8750]

Was always fascinated by Ginn. Seems like a weird dude, but he could make a guitar screech, howl and disorientate like no other guitar player. Very underrated and influential player!

[@Commander1keller]

Sounds like the Josh Homme of the band..... analogous to how Homme did those men with Kyuss.

[@itsMrNoble]

@@Commander1kellerJosh Homme has stated that Greg Ginn has been a big influence on his playing particularly the later era of Black Flag.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks for Your contribution to Punk Rock History. I was 16 in 1980 living in Glendale Calif. and was able to see Black Flag many times when they played in and around Hollywood. This brought back many fun and fond memories. And yes You are correct, L.A.P.D. did attend EVERY venue that B.F. played. Never inside, always outside waiting for "US" to leave. I was way more afraid of getting stomped by them than thrashing in the Slam Pit.

[@JaySoul711]

Dam. Did anyone get killed ?

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

@@JaySoul711 Do You mean by the L.A.P.D.? No.

[@madacine9593]

can't wait for part 2!

[@fishandchips8813]

Came here to say exactly this.

[@hlhihlhi7204]

wow why is the guy in your video styled like how we grew up why are actually HORDES of that generation styled like how we grew up l o l

[@timjohnson5038]

Thank you it's about time someone gave the proper credit to this legendary band

[@timjohnson5038]

My introduction to punk music was the soundtrack from the Decline of Western Civilization and I've hooked ever since

[@rockutron9000]

Seriously awesome job on this doc. The footage and pictures you found are amazing. It needed to be done for exactly the reason you stated. This band is criminally not acclaimed and so little is actually known about them. Looking forward to part 2.

[@amthomas101]

I hope you enjoyed part 2 as well. I do believe that the band and SST did so much to pave the way for both independent and mainstream bands for the two decades that followed them. There's even more to their influence than what I could fit in a short doc.

[@rockutron9000]

@@amthomas101 Part 2 was great. Really enjoyed it. Very few bands can say that they were so influential that the B-Side of one album made new genres let alone their entire catalog.

[@Stevage76]

This Nearly Produced Tears To My Eyes - Fantastic Work Here!

[@amthomas101]

Thank you so much!

[@austindorf83]

I have never been happier for something to show up in my recommended feed. I cannot wait for part two!! Keep up the good work man!

[@AgentXPQ]

I just spent a half hour looking at some of the Pettibon fliers. Wow. He really had so much to do with the band image and identity.

[@ThreatGirlAlexandra]

Hey lev! Nice to see you in the wild!

[@amthomas101]

Ray does not get the credit he deserves. He had so much to do with building an interest in the band and the iconic imagery.

[@williambinkley8879]

One of my all time favorites. First heard them at my birthday party. “Who’s got the 10 and 1/2?” It changed my life.

[@evanabbott2737]

Great live album👍

[@cmcollis]

Hahaha. Rumors era Fleetwood Mac covers. Man, I can see those promoters saying to each other "I thought you said...." "That's what he TOLD me."

[@TheLexiconDevils]

I used similar lines to get shows many times 😂

[@Brytons_Thoughts]

The best part is? It seems that the audience turned out to love it. Lmao

[@GoldandAppel]

I gagged!😂

[@therapist6328]

I love Black Flag but one of the things that appealed to me was the raw sound. It sure didn't sound like they were practicing for 3+ hours every day.

[@SonofSethoitae]

When you listen to the 82 demos you get the sense though, for whatever reason they were super tight on those recordings

[@miked7795]

Outstanding! Part 2! Part 2! Part 2! Never thought I'd see this. I juuuust missed them live, I was a year too young to drive to them :-(

[@williamschutz4982]

I saw them back along time ago in a vfw hall in Louisville, Ky. Great show. $4 five bands around 100 or less there.

[@miked7795]

@@williamschutz4982 Jealous here. :-)

[@drunkrudetat2d]

saw black flag in 1984 for $4

[@yeagermarc]

Hahaha. Sheeeeet,, the "stuff" we were naive of,,,,( then ),,,,, haha

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

2 + 2 = 5

[@evanabbott2737]

Damn...! You got to see them at their height! That year was when they were at their absolute tightest and feral! You lucky sonova bitch.....😁👍

[@KorgKapperi]

saw them in the same year in some disco. punks smashed the glass doors and made a little riot. then they paid ticked and all went it. I was going to comment that there were hundreds of articles in fanzines and sheets and printed stuff about b f only way back in the days and not available on amazon now and on the internet.. wich is good in a way. I dont really like seeing fashion people with four bars t shirt and squares in the streets with trasher or ramones t shirt because its fashionable. give it back ! there was this middle eastern guy blasting this raggeton thing on the radio and he had a ramones t shirt.. as if..

[@TheChadPad]

Korg Kapperi that music may have been more wide-reaching than you give it credit for

[@thomasnorton5335]

The box truck with the bars on the back was painted right in front of me at the venue in Enfield Connecticut where I had booked them twice

[@AgentXPQ]

Enfield Connecticut? By any chance, was it the Enfield Roller Rink?

[@georgegasmatron1]

When Part 2 is ready, we'll be ready. Thank you very much for your effort!!

[@brookdale0161]

This is brilliant,my favourite band finally given a respectful documentary. Well put together and can’t wait for part 2!

[@johnnielsen3294]

I guess I could add a few details to the earlier years ... I moved across the street from Gary McDaniels in San Pedro suburbia back in 1976. He was a few years older and was finishing up his time at UCSB. He was in a band with guitarist Ed Danky called Wurm, and my brother and I would usually be their roadies. I was heavy into Led Zeppelin-type rock but Gary turned us on to Iggy Pop which opened a whole new way of looking at music. It was an amusing time, because Gary and Ed would rent these commercial office spaces so they could use it as a living space and band practice area. This included the "penthouse" in Long Beach, and the old Mermaid Theater in San Pedro, and police interaction was a common occurrence. I graduated from High School in 1977 so when the band found an old bathhouse right on the strand in Hermosa Beach I moved in with them, knocking out a few bath stall walls to make a room. The "living spaces", if you could call them that, were upstairs, and downstairs there were three big rooms, two of which were used for band practice. Wurm used one of the rooms, and then Greg Ginn and Panic came to rent the other room. While I liked Gary's band, Panic had an edge, and it was hard not to notice Keith, who would bounce off the wall and furniture, and often urinate on either or both. The highlight of the time there for me was when they had a birthday party for Gary's wild girlfriend Tertia. By that time we had all become locals of the Hollywood punk scene, so the bands invited to play at the party included the Weirdos and the Germs. Bobby Pin, as Darby Crash was known at that time, was of course wasted, so the set was pretty trashed, as he continually pulled out his mike and attacked the crowd, including my sister, who he pulled around by the hair. Joan Jett even made an appearance, much to my surprise and pleasure. Later on Keith and I got in a dishwasher soap fight and that's about all I remember ... I moved out before the bands merged, so I never lived with Black Flag, but years later my college punk band opened for them, and they all stayed out my house that night. I still talk with Gary off and on to this day, but unfortunately Keith doesn't seem to remember me anymore. I'm going to see Black Flag in a few weeks, and I'll see if Greg remembers me, but I doubt it, he was the biggest stoner of them all.

[@l4lo678]

that’s really tight, i wish i got to see them in their early years. also, what was your band?

[@johnnielsen3294]

The band was called The Users ... must have been 1983. We were the first of seven bands that played before Black Flag at the Vets Hall in San Luis Obispo CA (site of a famous Dead Kennedys police riot in 1985, but that's another story). The only reason we got to play was because we were friends of the promoter.

[@timmycrw91]

LOL, I learned more about this band in 16 minutes than I did my whole life!

[@71420p]

This is straight up THE ILLEST Black Flag Doc ever made... I grew up in O.C. and they are my favorite punk group of ALL TIME... Good job, and I look forward to part 2! Henry... Props to Keith, Dez, Chuck, Chavo, Greg, Robo, Bill, Kira...

[@househive707]

This just appeared in my YT feed and it was short enough so I watched it. I'm blown away, mesmerized and can't wait to watch part 2!

[@xasperations]

What a fantastic doco. Your full time job should be in film. There are now lots of cut and paste jobs about early punk/hardcore on KZbin, but this is clearly the work of a talented individual. First time I have subscribed to anything or anyone. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@amthomas101]

xasperations Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!

[@No-wayJose0]

xasperations seriously get on it

[@mathdavies9546]

@@amthomas101 can you do a documentary on mad caddies (ska punk band)

[@confusedbadger6275]

At least call it American Punk or something, To me early punk was England 1977

[@j.maxsering3728]

17 minutes of awesome ! Thank you

[@trevor1550]

Brilliant! I would buy a DVD copy of this if ever made!

[@PeterFilbert]

Just bought a copy of Wasted Again on a trip to Berlin...been aware of Black Flag for years ...love em !

[@dustincooper9311]

Awesome documentary. Unlike most KZbin band documentaries, that have a dry delivery of facts by a creator who most likely doesn't have the passion for the music because they're just about pumping out the next short money making vid; I can hear the passion and excitement when your talking about the band. Thank you for doing what others couldn't or wouldn't. Sometimes I feel I've got to tell Skinny Puppy's story, for the he same reason you made this cool video. I'm looking forward to part two if you ever want to make it.

[@dannycap8809]

Dude this is rad! Really excited for part 2!

[@korn454]

Definitely gonna need a part two,this was fantastic!

[@c10_c10]

Fantastic first part. I was never a huge fan of 80s punk rock and hardcore, but this video has turned me on to it. Looking forward to part 2! Thanks for posting. Great job!!!

[@SearchandDestroyFire]

Outstanding. I hope you get the chance to tell the whole story someday.

[@princesssolace4337]

OUTSTOMPING!!

[@scambaitau]

@Aaron Michael Thomas - Thanks for this. I had the pleasure of seeing Rollins Band in 1992 in little old Tasmania, Australia. This was at the uni bar in Hobart. I was aware then of where he came from and what he had already done for the music industry and being a part of Black Flag. Very interesting documentary. Thanks again.

[@Black_Swans]

Gimme Gimme Gimme, I need some more! (Part 2)

[@kevinmitchell4018]

I'm thirsty & misarabl e for part 2

[@kevinmitchell4018]

😁

[@kevinmitchell4018]

😆

[@serpiente3718]

(part) 1,2,3,4!

[@desotron341]

Kevin Mitchell keep me alive! Until he makes part 2

[@albchu]

Thanks AMT. I was only periphierially aware of Black Flag growing up, and this helps flesh out the songs and stories that I heard in that era tremendously.

[@chutupfool]

This is very enjoyable. Great job, friend.

[@angusdog22]

The guiter sound on Nervous Breakdown was amazing. So raw and angry.

[@rossdalrymple7022]

You've done a really a nice job of this. I'm sure part 2 will be worth the wait.

[@bobthebear1246]

This is absolutely fascinating. Yes...PLEASE bring us Part 2!!

[@kavenmendes]

Absolutely outstanding. I'd pay for this. Keep up the good work and thank you for your dedication to telling Black Flag's story.

[@misumi75]

GREAT JOB!!!! I share that fabulous documentary of the legendary band, thanks!

[@marcosv3131]

Ever since I listened to Damaged in a Kroger parking lot in suburbia during High School, Black Flag has been engrained in me. So very happy n stoked to hear there beginnings unravel in this video series! You rule! 🤓🤘🏽💥

[@evanabbott2737]

Damaged got me through high school!😁👍

[@HonestJunkie]

#AaronMichaelThomas This is *AMAZING* ........ I love the way you kept everything raw without trying to pretty things up or collate through a retrospective lens. I absolutely can't wait to see part 2 man, thank you SO MUCH for your time & effort brother.

[@Chum_Kiu]

Part 1 was fantastic - I sure hope that part 2 comes out soon!!

[@CrenshawMoreno]

This is absolutely fantastic. Cannot wait for part 2. Black Flag completely changed my life at the young age of 13 years old. I have two flag tattoos. Still, just as enamoured with the music and the story, now 23 years later. Thank you!

[@AgentXPQ]

Great Job Aaron!

[@BrunoDG85]

Great doc! Still the only one I could find on KZbin! Thanks for your work!

[@jwilliamcase]

So good. Can't wait to see the second half, really deeply researched and succinct.

[@jameswilkinson5323]

Great way to end the video with Rollins' introduction! Looking forward to whatever you put together next.

[@puritycharge]

That was really good....plenty I didn’t know and pictures never seen. (Black Flag fan since 82)

[@kingleper]

Oh man what an awesome job you have done here on what I feel is one if not the greatest band in history. I can't wait to see part 2. Well done my friend. Cheers to you.

[@chiccodivers]

This is damn good, and edited really well. Can't wait for part 2!

[@amthomas101]

Thank you so much! You're in luck, because it'll be done this week!

[@jonsilence]

I went to "The Church" in Hermosa when it was still a functioning Baptist church, in its waning days in the early 70s when it was struggling and on life support with about a dozen parishioners. Then it was shuttered and reopened as a hippie arts & crafts co-op. Eventually it closed and the next time I visited was around late 79-early '80 with a friend to see a bro of his, Ron Reyes, who was living in a high cupboard in the basement. Keith I knew from Platterpuss Records in Manhattan Beach, where he was the youngest of a group of prog rock fans into bands like early Genesis w/ Peter Gabriel. When I heard "Wasted" I had to laugh; Keith had come a long way from his Genesis days!

[@rocknroll_jezus9233]

Lol that's awesome

[@hunterdavis3003]

This is GREAT! Black Flag is very important to me, (yes I have a 'bars tattoo!) thank you for your hard work, it's excellent

[@andrewbark885]

Excellent video! Imagine my horror at finding out that part 2 wasn't up yet. Can't wait for it to be done

[@drazenmuljevic5724]

Hey man.... Enjoyed every moment of this amazing journey.... maybe this aint no documentary, but its much much more!!! I never saw Black Flag on gig... but i saw Henry Rollins live in Zagreb, i think 1989... anyway... today i learned a few things about the band, i never knew - thanx to you. Thank you Aaron Michael Thomas

[@georgewaters8592]

Exceptional video and story to go along with it, as I was a huge Black Flag fan from 1982 on.... will watch part II tomorrow !!!

[@cxcmb]

fantastic job. this is as close as we'll get to a definitive doc on the band. can't wait to see part two, and the hank era... you'll have a LOT to cover.

[@amthomas101]

Yep. That's one of the things I'm wrestling with. What to put in and what to leave out.

[@seancallahan1312]

Righteous Vid! I saw them about 5 times between '78 and '84. I really like your approach to this. Thanks for doing it.

[@ringoffireradio9575]

yep can't wait for part 2 - they came to UK and i saw them at their first gig there - everything changed - amazing band still the best gig i've ever seen

[@exeuroweenie]

Amazing job,Mr Aaron.This is pure perfection for anyone who refuses to outgrow punk.It'll always be relevant.

[@LMaar]

Loved this! Disappointed to find Part 2 not here yet! Can’t wait to see it! 😊

[@michaelkappes8226]

I am so happy that my very first girlfriend hipped me to this band way back in 1985 -- I wish I could have seen them live.

[@IMNfilms]

Aaron, I hope you get the credit you deserve. By following the Black Flag work ethic, you got it done. Huge props, sir. Liked, subscribed, and keep it coming.

[@ruumiinavaus4261]

Although I've read a lot of the subject and did not learn anything new, this was entertaining and fun to watch. Thumbs up! Waiting for the part 2!

[@justins356]

Wow, This was great. Outstanding job. Looking forward to Part 2

[@paulnash9851]

Well done sir. Really well done. This is up there with GET IN THE VAN. Thanks, you have talent. More please, soon I hope !.....

[@bluegreenface1193]

I just want to say "Finally! (someone took it upon themselves to make a docu of the true REAL punkband of all time)"! Thank you, been waiting on something like this for 17 years! Black Flag is one of my biggest influences and I found so many bands related to them, the altrock movement and later grunge and so on. Gregg Ginn is one of the most underrated songwriters (and guitarplayers) of rock history! Cant wait for the next part! Again thank you and great job! :)

[@amthomas101]

Blue Greenface Thanks! I hope you’ll love Part 2 just as much! Will have that done soon

[@cocoygranada9403]

Thanks for providing me specifics about SST!

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Put together very well! Appreciate the work. Brings back memories!

[@charleslockey2673]

Brilliant documentary, Aaron. Please post part two

[@DiogenesOfCa]

Greg pay your fellow band mates royalties!

[@TheLexiconDevils]

and feed your kids

[@tanveerhasan2382]

Why?

[@tanveerhasan2382]

@@DiogenesOfCa well fuck you too

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

Fantastic job with this doc Aaron! Thanks for sharing it with the world.

[@amthomas101]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CapybaraMMA]

This is so cool I grew up in Manhattan Beach and had no idea about most of this. They still do those concerts in polliwog park and they still only have crappy cover bands.

[@michaeldew8193]

Man, i remember a lot of chaos for Black Flag, and just as much for being a fan. I still love the music today.

[@fraji1]

Thanks ! Love Black Flag. Looking for 2 !

[@JimmyLovesGamesTV]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Keep it up

[@dwjcreative9045]

That was great. I knew most of it as a Black Flag nerd, but I didn't know that they were covered on NBC. Also, love the Dukowski trip: intellectual, intense, awesome.

[@paulst.savage3028]

Oh fuckin HELL YES man. Superbly done independent documentary right here. Salute Aaron. As a lifelong Black Flag fanatic, let me tell you that this is probably the best insight into the band by a non member I've ever seen. You are 100% correct with there always having been little to no info on the band. I remember in the late 80's randomly finding an old MR&R or Flipside article with a photo of them or a snippet of info on something. Otherwise, it was much mystery and folklore. The music was kind of all you had to go by. In a way it was fun too, because your imagination ran wild. Henry's book in 1994 was probably the most informative and it totally heightened my admiration for the Black Flag story. However, that was mainly his time in the band. There was still the first 4 years which were mega crucial. Books since then (especially Keith's book) shed more light and contain great photos, but this visual presentation you've whipped up is really powerful and on point. The story of Black Flag is important. Bravo on a job well done. Definitely looking forward to part 2. Excellent work!

[@SirCrumblyBlundertruss]

Commenting for the algorithm and to say thanks for making this

[@slimchance7748]

Thank U! A great summary & AWESOME bunch of material you put together here! Guess I could say this band saved my life (As a nervous psychologically imbalanced teenager). No Melvins, No Nirvana, No Soundgarden, maybe No Sonic Youth, Dino Jr, & MANY others without BLACK FLAG!

[@Jamko1970]

Excellent documentary! I seen Black Flag with Henry a few times in the 80's in Detroit.

[@evanabbott2737]

No shit! I’m from Detroit, do you remember what club?🤔

[@j.w.4514]

@@evanabbott2737 harpos? Maybe

[@rich_t]

Saw them in Ann Arbor at a place called The Nectarine Ballroom back in the day.

[@Jamko1970]

@@evanabbott2737 The Hungry Brain & The Graystone (which is the same club with different name) on Michigan Ave.

[@evanabbott2737]

jammko1970 wow I know that area....that’s so cool, thanks man🤔👍

[@Alistair_Spence]

Fantastic job on this documentary. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing part two. Thanks!

[@brannder982]

Dez and Rollins best singers. They brought the party factor of the band up to a full scale riot band!

[@CMGrouch]

I live not even a minute away from poliwog park. The story of Black Flag fucking that place up is passed around every time we go to the concerts in the park on Sundays during summer.

[@CoachDomCosta]

Well done! Keep on pumping and I look forward to part two!

[@emolovetree]

This was great! For the follow ups make sure to include credits for the tapers! Taping and liberating bootlegs is an important part of archiving a bands history.

[@christianhellinge388]

Thanks for this! Looking forward to part 2 !

[@stevebrickshitta870]

First class doco. We'll forever be in your debt for this.👍

[@ethanbradberry7754]

Excellent content my guy. I haven't even researched into all of the sources you have. Now I don't have to lol.

[@donaldnewman5596]

I just watched Part 1. You have done a great job covering this legendary band. Thank you from an old punk.

[@Soad010]

I look forward to part 2. Great vid

[@cmacdhon]

Thank you for this awesome video, Aaron. For part 2 as well.

[@EricHostile]

Very good work, really hope to see more man!!

[@danielfreeley5217]

Black Flag are a truly truly amazing band