Origins of Maggie: Punk Rock Forever

This is the final installment of "Origins of Maggie" series, going out with a bang with Letty's introduction of young Maggie to The Ramones. This sequence from "Wig Wam Bam 8" serves as Jaime's history of rock music he listened to, as well as the music that shaped his character. It was Letty's introduction of punk rock that led Maggie to Del Chimney's place, and after Letty's death to Izzy introducing Maggie to Hopey. The rest is history, as they say.

Origins of Maggie: Kiss "Deuce" and Chic "Le Freak"

I came across two videos from the 1970s music show "Midnight Special" that featured songs from Jaime's "Wig Wam Bam 8" which chronicled the friendship of Letty and Maggie and their musical coming-of-age. Kiss "The Deuce" is from a 1975 show, and Chic "Le Freak" is from 1978. Next, Letty introduces Maggie to punk rock and things will never be the same. Thanks to "Speedz" and "LODGIcare2500" who posted these historical gems on YouTube.

Gilbert's Inkstuds Mixtape: The Clash "Complete Control"

Gilbert and Jaime both contributed compilations of their favorite music to the Inkstuds website recently, I recommend you find the homepage and download their complete "mixtapes." We're taking a break from the "Origins of Maggie" series this week. It's my 40th birthday today, so I'm hijacking the blog and presenting my favorite band of all time (although not my favorite Clash song).

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Origins of Maggie: The Sweet "Wig Wam Bam" video

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