speaker author drummer educator dad member of
@pilofficial
'79-85,
@killingjokeband
founder of Pigface, Damage Manual, immigrant | IG:flowersfightforsunshine
A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene. We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will.
@pilofficial
I’ve been 16 years sober In the past - until my dad died / then I lapsed in to an on / off phase & started to stop again. I’m 46 days in, doing fine and looking fwds to banging drums. If you’re struggling I’m always happy to chat - & p.s. You’re awesome !
Hey! I’m approaching 11 months sober - which means that without a doubt you can do this too ! Just sayin - you got this, you rock ! Punch the world in the face
I’m sitting with Charles Levi at the hospital - if you would like to send him a message of love - this would be a good tome to do that - I will play them to him later and tomorrow ! (872) 529-6250
#Leviloveline
On this day in 1992,
#NineInchNails
released “Broken” - their first extended play (EP) and second major release following the debut “Pretty Hate Machine” in ‘89.
The EP features “Pinion" “Wish" “Last" “Help Me I Am in Hell" “Happiness in Slavery" “Gave Up" Physical" and “Suck"
Positive vibes please to Charles Levi & Jaz Coleman both in hospital tonight. Charles is good after a minor heart thing - not sure about Jaz, much love to both xxxx
Not always a celebration - sometimes these days can be quite dark and a blanket ‘happy holidays’ doesn’t do it. But, you are awesome, there is that ! And we are here right now. Be nice. Be kind. Be your fully awesome self Xxxxx
Can I just ask you to pause for a moment to fully realize and appreciate how fucking awesome you are ! Yes. Rock motherfucker! Punch the world in the face.
16 months sober yesterday - If I can do this, honestly, anyone can. Not saying it’s always easy and sometimes it can take a while to stick - but it’s do-a-ble AF
If you’re a bit lost, pissed or confused I have found this to help: great things happen when you do stuff - nothing happens when you don’t. Never mind BIG stuff - the smallest, tiny things end up making a huge difference.
#Yougotthis
and p.s. you are awesome.
My app says I am 5 months and 6 days sober, if I can do that it means that really, anyone on the planet can take steps towards sobriety. And, here’s a reminder of one of my bad days
So sorry to hear of the passing of
@frankkozik
one of his first posters was
#pigface
in 1991 which he graciously allowed us to reproduce a couple of years ago. rip brother
'Martin Atkins would be the element that determined the album's signature sound, with his heavy, proto-industrial drumming taking up the vast space that Wobble’s bass had left unoccupied'
PiL's The Flowers Of Romance 40 Years On
On this day in 1992,
#NineInchNails
released “Broken” - their first extended play (EP) and second major release following the debut “Pretty Hate Machine” in ‘89.
The EP features “Pinion" “Wish" “Last" “Help Me I Am in Hell" “Happiness in Slavery" “Gave Up" Physical" and “Suck"
Sometimes I cannot fathom the depths of all of this shit, it’s mystifying and confusing and frightening, but I do know that you’re fucking awesome and that you , we, good, will somehow prevail
This day in
#PiL
history... January 17th 1980. PiL play Paris, Le Palace, France. This is the first of 2 nights recorded for the 'Paris Au Printemps' live album.
On this date in 1984 the last album I participated in (co production writing and drumming) with
@pilofficial
was released. Still contains the bands biggest seller ‘this is not a love song’
🎂Martin Atkins – Drummer
Born
#OTD
3rd August 1959
Well known for his time with Public Image Ltd (1979-80 & 1981-1985) but also other bands, including Brian Brain, Pigface, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and Killing Joke.
PIL played Friars, Aylesbury in November 1983
#PIL
#postpunk
Haven’t posted about my sobriety in a while but thanks for asking ! I’m suddenly just a couple of days away from a year - if I can do this - you FUCKING can !
#sobriety
#yougotthis
@BrewDogUSA
AF
This day in
#PiL
history... December 8th 1978. Release of PiL's debut album 'Public Image -First Issue'. The album peaks at number 22 in the UK charts.
This day in
#PiL
history... November 23rd 1979. Release of 'Metal Box'. 3x12" in embossed PiL logo metal can. The album peaks at number 18 in the UK charts.
The album was re-issued as super-deluxe box set in 2016.
A few years ago I got to jam with Pete Shelley - we did a bunch of Buzzcocks songs thenHomosapien & Flowers Of Romance which he read from his phone. Makes me determined to do more shit like this - I think I thought we’d just do it again someday
My sober time app says I’m just over a year and three months. I have a few n/a beers here and there (a Guinness 0.0 today) doing good so far. If I can do this / you fucking can. Xxxx
Today is a complicated day - proud to be a father to four amazing sons but still a son myself mourning the loss of my own dad. Have an awesome day ! Xxxxx