Brian (a/k/a Krashpad) formed a band called the Atomics in Gainesville, Florida, around 1980. I was a sophomore at UF. The proto-punk band - we covered Thin Lizzy and the Ramones - played the UF Rathskellar (burned down decades ago) and endured a full decade in various incarnations as we came and left UF. Brian's vision remained consistent throughout.
For part of that time, I was lead singer for the Atomics, and my musical palate ran more "New Wavey" for the most part, so after much cajoling, Brian, Jon, and the Little Drummer Boy (I think his name was Adam and he was literally 12 years old) conceded. (I should add that the drummer's mom, back then a very attractive "old lady" in her early 30s, used to have to accompany him to the night gigs because the drinking age was, after all 18!) So there I was, in camo pants, black Converse high tops, and a black T shirt, with my (occasionally permed) mullet, belting out Cheap Trick's "Surrender" and even Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot". What a vision...LOL. And tried as I could, I could never quite hit "Roxanne"...
Anyway, this nostalgic entry was prompted by Brian's posting on FB of the decade long roster of those of us who were privileged to be a part of The Atomics. Here's to you, Brian, and to the Punk Rat Pack....(-: