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Posted By: Paul - Sat May 06, 2023
Category: Aliens | Music | 1950s | Cars

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The Von Dutch name is actually associated with classic automobile pinstripe jobs. But apparently no one wants to mention the racist/personal life of the artist at the same time.

Posted by KDP on 05/06/23 at 11:49 AM

Intrigued by KDP's comment, I found this:
https://www.heyalma.com/the-antisemitic-history-of-early-2000s-fashion-brand-von-dutch/

Posted by ges on 05/07/23 at 12:37 AM

Another example of a record created by non-musicians. It is easy to envision businessmen in suits sitting in an office saying: "Let's cash in on the latest crazes by tossing together a song with beatnik poetry, little men from outer space, and car culture.". Ladies and gentlemen, this record is the result.

Posted by Patrick on 05/08/23 at 06:22 AM

Def a car culture cash in like the Mr. Gasser and the Weirdos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZrTvGjIGB4&list=RDEMc93Nf5FswcKHoZTd4xgPsg&start_radio=1

and the Weird-ohs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn699A0dNyc&t=14s

Jerry's non car stuff is rather pedestrian(pardon the pun) too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24VVTGy0T5E

Posted by S. Norman on 05/08/23 at 11:16 AM

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