I usually refer to them as “Kate and Cindy” from 52-Girls my favorite song from The B-52’s.  This time I went in the order of the photo from their latest concert at Irving Plaza at Gramercy Park.   There was no stopping the Silver Fox as I slithered through the crowd and ended up about 4 rows from the stage.  All I did that night was sing at the top of my lungs with my new friend standing next to me.  She knew every word as we screamed “Don’t get off the Patio” into each others ears.  We danced up a storm .  It was a non stop cabaret of FUN!   As we went “down down down” to the floor during Rock Lobster, I flashback to J.D’s basement in 1982.

The Day the World Turned Day Glo was 1978 when Poly Styrene the punk singer of this band released this album.  I purchased this in the early 80’s and loved her cockney accent and brashness.  It was new for punk to be led by a female singer.  She also had a sweetness to her voice and personality.   She recently passed away at 53 and I wanted to pay tribute to her in my blog.  This classic album is a must for any music collector.  It is on every critic’s list as a pioneer album in a era that won’t be forgotten.  She played CBGB in 1978 and made “Oh Bondage!” an anthem.  She also influenced so many female singers that followed her.  She loved the designer Vivienne Westwood where she developed her own personal style.  As she sang “Warrior in Woolworth’s,” she will be remembered as a the original Commander!