The Prodigal Rogerson: The Tragic, Hilarious, and Possibly Apocryphal Story of Circle Jerks Bassist Roger Rogerson in the Golden Age of La Punk, 1979-1996 (Scene History)

Bennett, J Hunter

ISBN 10: 1621063038 / ISBN 13: 9781621063032

Published by Microcosm Publishing, 2017

Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2018170202197

Synopsis:

The definitive account of one of hardcore punk's most enigmatic figures. --Lucky Lehrer, Circle Jerks drummer

In 1983, Circle Jerks bassist Roger Rogerson stole the band's van and dropped off the face of the earth. Thirteen years later, he came back, demanded that his bandmates reunite so they could become "bigger than the Beatles," and promptly dropped dead. Though he was a founding member of the band and played on three of their best albums, Rogerson was lost to history.

Woven from interviews of people who knew him, The Prodigal Rogerson explains what happened to Rogerson, where he went, and who he was--all against the backdrop of the Los Angeles punk scene in its prime.

About the Author: J. Hunter Bennett writes for the music magazine Ugly Things and plays bass guitar in the band Dot Dash. Because neither of these jobs pays very well--okay, at all--he also practices government contracts law at a large law firm in Washington, DC. He previously served as a Trial Attorney for the United States Department of Justice, and an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Prodigal Rogerson: The Tragic, Hilarious...
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New