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We have a long history with X.

In the early 80s LA's favorite punk rock band, X, were heard regularly

on many shows on KCRW and this is before they became world reknown

artists. They were starving musicians who were looking to get their

music out there and KCRW was the perfect place for that. I'm talking

about before cds, in fact, I just stumbled over their 2nd release, wild

gift, which is pretty tattered (a definite sign that the record got

played a lot). Exene and John Doe, seemed to visit on a regular basis. I

would be surprised if Deirdre O'Donoghue, a pivotal dj here at the time,

didn't play their demos first.  

It feels right that they are part of the Spin Magazine party we are

sponsoring. They are part of the history of our city and of our radio

station. We are honored to continue championing young bands like Salt

and Samovar and Jesca Hoop (part of KCRW's official showcase) alongside

folks that have paved the way, like X!

-Ariana Morgenstern, Producer of Morning Becomes Eclectic