![]() “Don Bolles” is Bolles’ stage name, not his real name, something commonplace in the early punk era and is taken from the Arizona Republic reporter and journalist, Don Bolles, killed in a car bomb by the mafia for reporting on corruption. Bolles was hired, but with the Germs entering the studio days later to record their single “Forming,” he would sit out the first recording offering only hand claps and backing vocals. ![]() to Bolles in Arizona from a friend of some of the members of The Germs. Fueling his haphazard adventure was a Germs 7” brought to Arizona from L.A. When Bolle, very randomly and fearlessly, set sail for LA from Arizona packing his 1972 Chrysler Newport Custom with friend Rob Graves, to audition for what would become one of the most influential punk bands in history, The Germs, he brought with him a seemingly advanced cultural and political awareness at his young age and limited knowledge of drumming-perfect for punk. Years of vegetarianism and activity have afforded Bolles a slender and fit physique-few would guess the punk pioneer will turn 58 in late July of this year. His eccentric style of dress could be deemed part Russian countryside, ‘60s British Military, ‘70s punk and Los Angeles rockstar with a little hippy and glam thrown in for good measure. ![]() His full pupils tend to occasionally glare at you with a peaceful, yet intense aura of open-mindedness, coupled with the notion that they’ve witnessed one too many campy horror films, which they have, and punk rock insanity. The first time looking Don Bolles in the face, one gets the distinct feeling he is on a permanent LSD trip. ![]()
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