01. "Salad Days - a Decade of Punk in Washington, Dc (1980-90)"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
Dave Grohl, Fred Armisen, HR, Ian Mackaye, Henry Rollins, Brian Baker Scott Crawford
Description:
Acclaimed documentary chronicling the rise of punk rock in Washington, DC. Bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Rites of Spring, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows, without record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny. Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 90s.
"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" is a compelling documentary DVD released by NEW ROSE / CARGO that chronicles the explosive punk scene in Washington, D.C. during the 1980s. This film dives deep into how bands like Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Fugazi, and Government Issue shaped not only local music but also influenced global punk culture with their DIY ethos and political activism. The manufacturer NEW ROSE / CARGO is renowned for distributing high-quality alternative music films and documentaries that capture pivotal moments in musical history.
The film features interviews with iconic figures such as Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat/Fugazi), Henry Rollins (Black Flag/Rollins Band), and Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters). Director Scott Crawford brings his insider perspective as a longtime participant in the scene; he previously founded Harp Magazine and has been celebrated for his authentic storytelling approach to underground music movements. Producer Jim Saah contributes decades of experience documenting live shows through photography and video?his work appearing in Rolling Stone and Spin magazines. Together, they present an essential chronicle of one of America?s most influential subcultures.