Belinda knew all the right people, went to all the right parties.
See and Be Scene….. scenester/hipster crowd/it girls/band-aids
See and Be Scene….. scenester/hipster crowd/it girls/band-aids
SCENESTERS are effectively people who follow any trend that has become cool.
Belinda became one of the L.A.'s punk music scene it girls. She went at all the right shows, all the right parties and hung out with all the right people. Everyone knew her. Everyone wanted to be like her. This group of scenesters included Pleasant, Lorna, Hellin, Trudie, Excene and all her group of friends.
Belinda - hanging out in front of the Whisky
(kitty-corner to Licorice Pizza)
(kitty-corner to Licorice Pizza)
Photo:TheresaK
Same location today
2008 photo:tlc
In the 1977, the Dickies became an over night sensation. They formed in September of 1977. After only three weeks of rehearsal the band was discovered by L.A. scene-maker, Rodney Bingenheimer. Rodney booked them to appear as a midweek opening act at the Whisky a Go Go. Their set consisted of eight songs.
At this time, the Dickies were:
Leonard Graves Phillips on vocalsThe Dickies continue to build up a strong local following. They put on very frenetic live shows.
Stan Lee on guitar
Chuck Wagon (real name Bob Davis) on keyboards, sax, and guitar
Billy Club (real name Bill Remar) on bass and
Karlos Kabellero (real name Carlos Cabellero) on drums and no vocals.
In December 26, 1977 the Dickies opened for the Runaways at the Whisky A Go Go.
March 1978
The Dickies sign to A & M records in the UK for $100,000!
Photo:TheresaK
Belinda backstage with Dickies drummer Karlos Kaballero
(She and Karlos were a couple for awhile)
Photo: TheresaK
Belinda with Dickie's drummer Karlos Kaballero
Photo: ThereasK
Belinda's develops her music creditials:
Belinda started to show she had drive and ambition. She wanted to participate in the scene - and not just be an observer.
She started to develop her own fashion style.
- Played drums for the Germs as Dottie Danger for about five minutes
- Background singer for Black Randy and his Metro Squad - Blackette
Belinda as a background singer for Black Randy
Belinda started to show she had drive and ambition. She wanted to participate in the scene - and not just be an observer.
She started to develop her own fashion style.
Belinda with Pleasant and Rosemarie Wyline
Photo:TheresaK
Belinda with friends Pleasant and Rosemarie (Wyline)
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Belinda with Pleasant, Dave Alvin (Blaster) and Connie Clarksville (hairstylist)
backstage at the Whisky
1978Photo:TheresaK
Belinda backstage at the Whisky
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Belinda with writer Don Waller
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Belinda with friends Gail, Connie Clarksville and Rosemarie Wyline
Photo:TheresaK
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1 comment:
Belinda always was so purdy. Fun to see these pics; I haven't seen most of 'em before.
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