#32 - Bevis M. Griffin - Part 5 - Punk Rock History and Austin's Blues Scene

Bevis M. Griffin, the "Black Rock Maverick of Texas," is regarded as a pioneer of black rock music for his contributions to the scenes in Austin, New York City, and beyond. In this episode, we dive into his approach to songwriting and the artists who shaped his sound - from Humble Pie and Jimi Hendrix, to the Sex Pistols. Bevis shares a deep history lesson on the controversy surrounding the Sex Pistols and unpacks the cultural shift from punk rock into experimental rock. We discuss the influence of guitarist Chris "C.K." Bailey on The Skyscrapers, then turn the conversation to the burgeoning blues scene in Austin at the time; including his relationship with the Vaughan brothers, and the venues that helped define Austin’s blues identity - from the Rome Inn to Antone's. Sampled Song: "Slinky" by Bevis Griffin & C.K. Bailey - The Paradigm