About 1978 why I wrote the book.

I had read allot about L.A Punk, Darby Crash , Black Flag etc but there is never a mention of the Venice Boys on the set back then. We were completely glossed over. Well I knew Darby pretty well and in a different way than much has been written about him and Pat as well. Furthermore Mike Muir did not start Suicidal Tendencies. However 1978 is more than Punk Rock and surfing, 1978 is a tale of youth in L.A, uniique, coveted and desired by many yet omnicent in it's  explanation of youthfull desire and experience across the USA and the world.
  I just had to set the record straight. Here is a snippit for you. oh by the way, plenty of skating action in 1978 and yes, I still skate!

"So what do you know about fucking?" Wendy then questioned.  "Ever had a blow job?"  "Yeah all the time," I lied. Wend sat on the toilet one leg propped up so I could see her G string. I was being dick teased and did not even know it.

MXV PUNK Site Review of 1978 Crashed Memories

Attached is a book review of 1978 from Punk Rock Vault a site that is dedicated to PUNK ROCK

http://www.punkvinyl.com/2011/02/15/1978-crashed-memories-of-an-l-a-punk-roc

radio interview

Out of Sight Radio was kind enough to interview me on 1978 Crashed Memories Here is a link and write up.

http://www.archive.org/details/Lewis_Ger-I_20110109 

Author Ger-I Lewis and original Venice Beach surf punk recalls meeting Darby Crash and becoming a Germs insider. All this and more, including the founding of Suicidal Tendencies, is covered in Lewis' punk memoir "1978"



http://www.archive.org/details/Lewis_Ger-I_20110109

Purchase 1978 and editorial review!

The true story of a young guns induction into the world of L.A's exploding Punk Rock scene. Delivered with a street honed panache that only hard won experience provides, Ger-I Lewis takes the reader on an epic journey through L.A's underbelly. From his rough and tumble roots in Dogtown (Venice,CA) to the not so glitz of Hollywood, Lewis takes the reader on a rollercoaster tour of adolescent exploration and discovery. Accompany Lewis as takes you surfing and skateboarding with the Dogtown crew, details the orgins of Suicidal Tendencies and holds no punches as 1978 shatters urban myths and mass misconceptions. Finally just as you are reeling from a flury of action,Lewis delivers the knockout blow unabashed insider ancedotal commentary concerning Darby Crash, his life and untimely death. Includes personal photos of Germas , Dadrby Crash, Suicidal Tendencies, Wasted Youth and Dogtown. A must for anyone interested in L.A or Punk Rock History!
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