RFTC RIP
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San Diego's favourite sons, Rocket From The Crypt, are splitting up. I know what you're thinking; "First Hot Snakes, now this? This is a wind-up, surely?" Guess again, meatball. Sadly, this is on the level.
In a message on RFTC's website, Swami Impresario and the band's frontman, John Reis (aka Speedo) had this to say:
"On Halloween night in San Diego, Rocket from the Crypt will be playing our farewell show. After 16 years of scars and ear damage all in the name of spreading goodwill and the Rock N Roll doctrine, we will take the stage for the last time on our favorite day of the year.
"We know that it is very difficult for those around the world to be with us for this celebration, but we invite all that have been a part of this awesome ride to come out one more time and give it up for the band."
Details on a number of different ticket-buying deals are featured on the RFTC website. Some of these include a hotel room as part of the purchase. But unless you're in the States, or happen to have a flippin' great wodge of cash in the bank that you've been saving up for the end of an era in punk rock, you're stuffed.
And that sadly, is that.
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RFTC RIP
Er.. I thought they'd given it all up years ago. I did a tour with them, for that rubbish album after "Scream Dracula Scream". It was a moribund affair.
RFTC RIP
All I have to say is........... Bugger
RFTC RIP
Didn't realise they were still around.
RFTC RIP
this sucks.
and it justs rubs in the loss of hot snakes.
and it justs rubs in the loss of hot snakes.
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What band were you in? Were you Sammo Hung? I think that's who I saw supporting them then, they were good as I remember!
RFTC RIP
I own a RFTC album, it sucks. But at least i gave them a chance.
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You kiss your mother with that mouth?!
RFTC RIP
they were just a Melody Maker band who had a really irritating hit and nicked their name from Pere Ubu's first creation - I havent given this band a single thought since about january 1996 apart from whenI have to dip hot wax in my ears at indie discos when they drag out On A Rope, holding back the tears just knowing that the crud of a dj will follow it up with Killing In The Name Of. For the 13th year running.
RFTC RIP
I am gutted, RFTC are one of my favourite bands. Scream, Dracula, Scream! was a classic slice of punk-rock and roll fury (as were all their albums, to be fair). They will be greatly missed. RIP RFTC.
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fucking idiots. show some respect, RFTC = greatest live band of all time. RIP indeed.
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If you don't like RFTC, you're a bad person.
RFTC RIP
well.....the start of the first album....the first 3 songs is top stuff!! never heard anything else....dont think ive ever played that first album to the end....first 3 songs too good.
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I do try.
But you know, i tried to like them...i just...couldn't. They did nothing for me at all.
But you know, i tried to like them...i just...couldn't. They did nothing for me at all.
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Someone's not seen them live or heard anything other than On A Rope at naff discos, thanks for that contribution then.
RFTC
born in 69
dead in 2005
WE FUCKIN' ROCKED!
(Brylcreem, you're going out of business!)
: tribute provided by Melody Maker.
RFTC
born in 69
dead in 2005
WE FUCKIN' ROCKED!
(Brylcreem, you're going out of business!)
: tribute provided by Melody Maker.
RFTC RIP
Circa Now! was immense when it came out, they were the best live band i'd ever seen when i was 17, intense.
RFTC RIP
RFTC is one of the few bands who I love, but that I never had the fortune to see live. I'm really gutted about this.
And while you could debate this and discuss that in terms of taste and perception, and whether certain musical entities move you, one thing remains an irrefutable truth; if you don't like RFTC you can go straight to hell.
And while you could debate this and discuss that in terms of taste and perception, and whether certain musical entities move you, one thing remains an irrefutable truth; if you don't like RFTC you can go straight to hell.
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"if you don't like RFTC you can go straight to hell."
Well said that man!
Well said that man!
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damn straight, I was lucky enough to get to see them a fair few times, 1X LA2, 1X Astoria, 2X Garage, 1X Glastonbury, 1X forum, 1X sheperds Bush empire, 1X brighton concorde, 1X electric ballroom, 3X Reading....sure there are more as well but can't remember...
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Was just a crew member, rather than a musician. Sammo Hung are (were?) rather good though.
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I never saw them. I only heard of them a few weeks ago, but they've quickly become one of my favourite bands. I have the worst timing.
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They were amazing when I saw them at Leeds. The freezing bit, the hugging the person next to you...and most of all the songs. They played the first three from Scream Dracula Scream in order! Heavenly.
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Just got my tickets....Rocket are/were truly one of the finest rock 'n' roll bands to ever grace this sad planet...
Amen
Amen
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I am so so upset. This sucks in the most awful way... but mind you... did see them and own one of Speedo's picks (I was 14, ALRIGHT???!!!) so that's summat to cling on to in the cold lonely nights of the future....
Lovely fellas as well... *sigh* What's next I wonder.......
Lovely fellas as well... *sigh* What's next I wonder.......
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