So today starts the “1977 Again” storyline. From this point forward you will see the gang, some what equally, in 1977 and in present time. There’s a lot of stuff I’ve referenced over the years and it’s time this all comes out, and I couldn’t do it while stuck in 1977. There are many stories from 1977 left to come, so fear not.
But let’s take today’s comic. There are several clues here, mostly involving the pen in Bud’s hand. Hmm… Plus, I had to use the Family Guy Star Wars poster in the background. I use to place posters in the background of the comic and this is a nod to the old days. There will be questions from you all undoubtedly, and let’s just say they’ll be answered over the next few weeks.
And a fitting way to kick off the new 1977 is to play some Kings! I have cranked this song since 1980 when it released. Finally got it on CD some years back. Freakin’ cool song and deserves to played LOUD! Let’s switch it to glide!
Welcome back, Byron!!! Have to say I have missed my 1977 krewe!! Hope all is well on the homefront and your wife is doing wonderful (healthwise).
New drummer for us and in the studio writing songs madly! Be looking for a new CD within the next 6 months or so (hopefully!).
Peace, brother!
Ziggy
30 years ago today, it was MTV. Now this. Rock on Byron, ROCK ON!
Awesome!! I want my MTV…..????
Welcome back! It’s good to see you and the gang again, and also glad to hear things are picking in your life. It’s especially good to hear that Cindy’s doing well. All the best to both of you, and keep on rockin’!
Righteous! 1977 lives again! Good ta have you back.
I hope I wind up as happy as old Bud in the future with his music store.
Whoa! He grew old?! But—but that can’t happen! 1977 is supposed to be like Neverland!
Welcome back, Byron! It’s good to see (and hear) 1977 again. 🙂
Good ta have ya back son & to hear that your better half is doin’ well! Great tune to kick of 1977 Mark II (III? IV?). I was workin’ in the music retail biz when it came out & I always dug it & still do. It’s one of many songs in more-or-less the same vein & from the same time-frame, that no mater how much I heard or still hear to this day, don’t get tired of, like: “What I like about You”, Romantics, “867-5309, jenny”, Tommy Tutone, “Turning Japanese”, The Vapors (also a great MTV video speaking of…), & even the Knack’s “My Sharona”. All great party tunes IMO. I see that present-day Bud is doin’ what I wish I still was; after playin’ music, & working radio as a rock DJ, selling it was my next favorite gig. Rock on, Bud!
Whew! There! All caught up, and just in time for the new stuff!
I dig the hell out of this comic. I was only 7 in 1977, but it sure was fun watching you teenagers back then living it up.
I’d be lying if I said that the name of the music store was not one your most intelligent choices ever made. I say this w/o bias of course! [smirk]
Welcome back sir!
Hey I know you are skipping ahead from 70’s to present day and back. But how dare you skip the 80’s. We get not love? haha
Glad to have you back.
funny when people think about these things… like me… will i be a musician or a comic artist? i’ll have to wait and see heheh.
also, love the family guy starwars poster in the background
i also enjoy this song, and have played it more then once 😉
From a joint to a ball point. At lest he’s staying close to music, just not the way heenvisioned he would I’m sure. Oh well, we all grow up and cast off the things of youth, but that doesn’t mean we don’t long for them from time to time.
I image he’s like the guy at my record store. Been around the block a few times and find you all the Lps you need.