Big Black, led by Steve Albini, were based in Evanston IL, though I
believe that Steve Albini was from MT (?). The back cover of
'Atomiser' has a letter addressed to the bassist, David Riley, from
the Electrifying Mojo, welcoming him to the MFA (Midnight Funk
Association) and a MFA ID card signed by the Mojo that says:
"The bearer of this card is a No.1 fan of the Electrifying Mojo; and
a member in good standing who is entitled to special priviledges and
considerations due to members of the M.F.A.; as specified by the
Electrifying Mojo.
CLUB MEETING: Monday thru Saturday 12 Mid to 12.30 a.m."
Sorry for this outburst of extreme (and OT) trainspotterism, but I
thought that was quite cool actually. BTW, Big Black often used a
Roland drum machine in their recordings.
Also, their record label 'Touch and Go' is pretty awesome, with acts
like The Jesus Lizard, Urge Overkill etc. Not very 313 I realise, but
great music nonetheless.
Dan
I second Big Black - weren't they from Detroit? This may be an extremely
tenuous 313-link but doesn't the cover have a matchbook or a membership card
or something (sorry, I haven't seen it in years) depicting the Electrifying
Mojo's radio show?
Re: Hall and Oates - I always preferred Maneater!
