Short newsclip about the legendary rock band THE PENETRATORS from San Diego. This is not complete, but it´s all I´ve got - sorry.
Dan McLain later became Country Dick Montana and founded the Beat Farmers, Gary Heffern just released a really good new cd called "Consolation" and Chris Sullivan plays in the recent version of the Farmers (the follow up to the Beat Farmers).
They got the LIfetime Achievement Award at San Diego Music Awards last night, held at Humphrey's by the Bay. They played and it was AWESOME. Chris Sullivan had a pompadour, and Gary really put on a show. It was great to be there.
prettybirds 6 months ago
One of the two best San Diego bands from the late 70's, early 80's. The other is the Unknowns. They both would play alot at the Spirit. Fortunately, I have both albums that the each released!! Priceless.
HonRMH 10 months ago
I bought MC5 "Kick Out The Jams" and Johnny Cash's Sun Hits at Monty Rockers and Dan got all excited that I bought the best records they had. Yeah, they opened for the Ramones at Montezuma Hall.
yeenman 1 year ago
I saw them twice in San Diego. Cannot recall the venues. Possibly opened for the Ramones at Montezuma Hall. I still have two of their singles. Near Mint condition. I used to frequent Monty Rocker Rockers and talk with Dan around 78 and 79. Gave great advice on what new music to listen to. Great record store. Used to be able to rent a record. Record to cassette and then return.
dbkundert 1 year ago
@burnworth923 Me too! I was there.
ross1962 1 year ago
They were fun, used to open for stuff like the Ramones and Iggy at the Roxy (the old PB one, now a post office), Abbey Road and the Backdoor among others. Dan was nice and funny as hell.
yeenman 1 year ago
"...and when I call your name boy, you better answer back! You know why? 'Cause I - I - I walk the beat!..."
SphincterPratt 2 years ago
chris sullivan is my friends dad hes so cool haha
MikeRulezD00d 2 years ago
That's the same drumset Dan beat up all through the Beat Farmer years. Jerry Raney's got it now.
squantro 2 years ago 2
the great memories this brings back---Thank You for posting this
rsummitt 2 years ago