Dick’s Picks of Dick Pics We used in 2024
This was supposed to be my 24 favorite photos from 2024, but it has since turned into more of a "used here last year” in review. I bet it’s more than 24 photos, too. I even failed to keep it strictly to artists as requested.
Honestly, it’s hard to believe In Spite Magazine puts up with my horseshit.
From the finally released No Values Festival photos: Watch for the upcoming article, Bro Values for In Spite Magazine - ©dickslaughter.com
In January, I met the most charming and handsome member of the Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock, at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, California. Read what he had to say to his ex-bandmate, John "Rotten" Lydon, in his interview. You can see him on a world tour now with the Sex Pistols.
This photo was released for the first time in February. Although it was taken almost ten years ago, it is of composer Peter Vukmirovic Stevens and poet Penny Rimbaud at Dial House as they discussed the early works of Franz Liszt. It was used for the article by R.L. Rage.
In April, this photo of Bob Vylan from the Rebellion Festival 2023 was featured in the first-ever Super Fan Tales from the Rail article written by the incomparable Didymus Holmes. The piece was very well received but also managed to ruffle some feathers—much like the real Bob Vylan.
The article's title might have had something to do with it, as it was taken directly from the band’s song lyrics: "Are You With Them? Are You With Us? Pick a Side."
Meet and greet with Bobby Vylan at Rebellion Festivals - Photo by ©dickslaughter.com
Also in April, the photo below of Carol Hodge (shot in Philadelphia in 2023) along with the photo below it of Steve Ignorant (shot in Los Angeles in 2018) were used in a preview, which marked the last U.S. tour of the Steve Ignorant Band. For the foreseeable future, you can catch them around the UK and at this year's Rebellion Festivals.
The article was named by a Facebook fan: DO THEY OWE USA LIVING?
Carol Hodge of the Steve Ignorant Band in Philadelphia—@dickslaughter
Steve Ignorant in Los Angeles, CA.- ©dickslaughter.com
In May, I went to Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas. Before the scheduled day’s events, I had a wonderful chat about the ins and outs of touring the US and beyond with Dick Lucas of Subhumans at the Golden Nugget. He drank all my coffee.
Don’t miss Subhumans on tour now and watch for more Dick On Dick interviews in 2025.
If you don’t love the Rezillos, you should. Dick Lucas of Subhumans at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas NV - Dick Slaughter Photo
A few highlights stood out to me from this year's Punk Rock Bowling coverage, starting with The Twins. Their charm and photogenic style made them the stars of much of my PRB coverage. This photo is from the article, PUNK ROCK BOWLING IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT. DAY ONE, PART ONE
This is when I figured out there were two of them - Photo ©dickslaughter.com
Then on day two, Arrow de Wilde of Starcrawler and Dick Lucas turned into vampires at Punk Rock Bowling. It is a festival that never disappoints. Punk Rock Bowling Day Two
In June, this photo of Bass Wolf from Guitar Wolf was used in the review of their Punk Rock Bowling Club show: Guitar Wolf Lets Bass Wolf Lead the Pack.
Bass Wolf of Gutiar Wolf at Punk Rock Bowling Club Show - ©dickslaughter.com
Many articles on Punk Rock Bowling came out in July. The below image features Snugs of Madness, was featured in the second Super Fan Tales from the Rail article, written by the gifted and enchanting Vanessa Klauser Hildebrand: One Step Beyond - A Normal Review of Madness at PRB
Also in July, this review of our brothers in Black and Green, the Knuckleheadz Band’s Punk Rock Bowling Club show with N8NOFACE and Codefendants. It was easily one of the best shows of the year. Be sure to read the review! N8NOFACE, CODEFENDANTS AND THE KNUCKLEHEADZ DO VEGAS
Sam King of Codefendants at Punk Rock Bowling - ©dickslaughter.com
Also in July, the Mosswood Meltdown Day One review was released. Mosswood is a festival with a unique, family-like vibe—though it’s a bit like the Manson Family. It’s one of my favorite gatherings, with its DIY community-first credo and unapologetic "fuck 'em if they can’t take a joke" attitude. It’s always a spectacular event. Mosswood, I love you. Please give the review a read!
Cindy Wilson of the B-52s at Mosswood Meltdown - ©dickslaughter.com
The Pope of Trash, John Waters, as always, hosted Meltdown Meltdown- ©dickslaughter.com
Papi Churro and Meat Flap at Mosswood Meltdowm, the second photo ever to be censored by In Spite Magazine - ©dickslaughter.com
Mosswood Melter, this was made into a trading card in like a month. - ©dickslaughter.com
July is also when the last of the Rebellion previews go out. A favorite of mine is the full photo of the little genius who kicked off our marketing campaign by being the first to hold up the sticker. This moment inspired the first series of FREE mini-trading cards, available from our correspondents in the field and participating sponsors like Vinyl Solution HB and Factory Records.
Check them out in the article! Rebellion Kids
Bring the kids to Rebellion if they are bad, then leave them in Blackpool - Dickslaughterphoto
This photo of Olga Svetlanas of SVETLANAS shot at the Rebellion Festivals 23 was used for a 2024 preview titled 1234 Rebellion.
Olga Svetlanas of SVETLANAS at the Rebellion Festivals - ©dickslaughter.com
This photo was taken at Rebellion 2023 and later featured in a preview article. There’s not much to read in the article, but the collection of photos is definitely worth a look!
I also saw these two at Punk Rock Bowling—truly charming gentlemen.- ©dickslaughter photo
In August, the Rebellion coverage begins again and continues through next July. Here are a few photos from different articles. It was a spectacular Rebellion as always, I’ve never regretted going—only not going. If you're a Yank, start planning now! The first three shots were taken from the first article to come out: Rebellion Against Bigots
The image below was copied and used so often that when I came across the gentleman in the photo online, he had no idea where it originally came from. A friend sent it to him after finding it elsewhere with the watermark cropped out. It was even posted on a few questionable news sites, often with no credit or, worse, credited to someone else entirely. This happens a lot, especially with Band and Artist Photos
Taken outside the Rebellion Festivals—©dickslaughter.com
I think I can speak for most artists—we appreciate it when you share our work, but we’d prefer to be credited and that you didn’t credit it to "who cares" or, worse, yourself or someone else. Personally, I feel the photo belongs to both the subject and me. Other photographers disagree and even try to charge bands or regular people to use their own images. I do not, but that’s an argument for another day.
Taken outside the Rebellion Festivals—©dickslaughter.com
So if you run a less-than-reliable site, please just ask if you can use the photo first—I might say yes. Hell, I might even offer to provide photos for your wonky-ass website regularly, like I did with this one. But please, if I do collaborate or give permission to use photos once and you want to use them again for something else, please ask me again. It’s just common courtesy.
Taken outside the Rebellion Festivals—©dickslaughter.com
It turns out Rebellion Festival can be thirsty work, so my brothers in Black and Green, the Knuckleheadz Band and I enjoyed a delightful spot of afternoon tea with the lovely and talented Carol Hodge of the Steve Ignorant Band and the talented One Man Underground. Some of my favorite photos from the year and maybe of all time can be seen in Sipping Tea with Carol Hodge and the KNUCKLEHEADZ
Knuckleheadz Band sipping tea with One Man Underground - @dickslaughter
There was lot of Rebellion Festival coverage; this spotlight review focused on Australia’s favorite sons, Not Acca Dacca- Convict Class: Old-School Punk Fury from Down Under
Sten Gun of Convict Class at Rebellion
Also in August, I had run into Ralph Champagne (AKA Blag Dahlia), the ever-charismatic man-about-town and lead singer of the Dwarves, at Mosswood Meltdown. This photo appeared in his Rebellion Spotlight interview/review, where he passionately discussed his enduring love for cocaine. The promo reel for the article has been reported to Meta three times.
As of this writing, I can now confirm—after several recounts—that Blag was officially voted In Spite Magazine’s Celebrity Punk Hunk of December 2024. This honor makes him eligible for the coveted title of Celebrity Punk of the Year. Read Blag of the Dwarves Rebellion Spotlight Interview On The Spot at Mosswood Meltdown
In Spite Magazine Celebrity Punk Hunk of December 2024 Ralph Champagne AKA Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves, in his natural habitat, - @dickslaughterphoto
One Man Underground and I collaborated on the series of Rebellion articles that end in August.
“Thuggery, Bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Thuggery”: Rebellion 2024 Day 1
1MU saw TV Smith twice at Rebellion, once on the literary stage and once performing, so that photo was used in two articles: Tea and Blood: Rebellion 2024 Day 2 and Never Mind the Buckfast: Rebellion 2024 Day 3
TV Smith at Rebellion - Photo ©dickslaughter.com
This photo of Andy Scott of The Sweet was also featured in two articles, which is fitting given that one of them discusses the fact that there are currently two bands performing under the name "Sweet" and playing the same songs. Interestingly, both 1MU and I have seen both versions of the band.
My Corona: Rebellion 2024 Day 4 & A Tale of Two Sweets: Rebellion 2024 and Beyond
Andy Scott of The Sweet at Rebellion - Photo ©dickslaughter.com
In September, this 2017 photo was featured in a preview article for Gee Vaucher’s series of events in New York City. The series included an art exhibition, a film screening, and a captivating performance by Penny Rimbaud and saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock—one of the standout performances I experienced in 2024. Watch for the review and more photos coming in the year ahead: Penny and Gee in NYC
Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher London - ©dickslaughter.com
September 7th marked Baltimore's annual Rage Fest, hosted by Duck Myers. This event continues to grow each year, showcasing the best hip-hop, rap, and crossover acts from Baltimore, D.C., and Virginia. Below is a shot of rapper 90 Wyse at Rage Fest.
90WYSE - and Duck Meyers at Rage Fest 7 - Photo ©dickslaughter.com
September 12th marked Bikini Kill’s final show, held at the Baltimore Soundstage. I had the privilege of covering this historic night for In Spite Magazine. Included are two images from the event—the second features a mother with her two daughters, who spent the entire show rocking out and singing along from the rail. After the show, I asked the women, Who is the biggest Bikini Kill fan? and they all said themselves.
Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill at Baltimore soundstage
October marked the end of NOFX. There are a few articles that came out about the Punk In Drublic Festival, along with more than a few covering their final tour. The photo below is from Kim Moenich’s first appearance writing for In Spite Magazine: The Woman with the NOFX Tattoo
Up shirt belly shot of Fat Mike of NOFX - ©dickslaughter.com
If there’s one photo I love to take, it’s of crowd surfers—and I captured more than a few at Punk In Drublic. The image below, from the Subhumans' set, was featured in Paul Rotzler’s debut article for In Spite Magazine: Subhumans at NOFX’s Farewell Punk in Drublic Concert
Subhumans fan at Punk in Drublic - ©dickslaughter.com
In November, Adam Gomez of The Dickies and I hung out in his daughter's playroom—until she and her mom kicked us out. You can read all about it in Adam Gomez of the Dickies Proves Punk is Dad
Adam played for forty minutes - ©dickslaughter.com
In December, this photo of Dirt Box Disco was featured in Lorraine Carter's first article for In Spite Magazine, where she wrote about her band, Post Mortem, reuniting and playing their first show in thirty years: Both sides of the Stage at Punk and Disorderly Skegness
I thought it would be fun to end by trying this again—this is the first photo ever censored by In Spite Magazine. Taken outside the Rebellion Festivals a few years ago, it has been repeatedly removed from different articles, and I keep putting it back in.
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