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Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 182: Greg Hetson discusses Circle Jerks "Back Against the Wall"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9923 Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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In this episode, Circle Jerks guitarist and all-around punk rock icon Greg Hetson discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the 1980 Circle Jerks song "Back Against the Wall." Recorded essentially for free during the studio's after-hours, Group Sex became a classic album that launched the band's career, with this particular song serving as their very first composition. If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's guest is Greg Hetson, lead guitarist for the Los Angeles California punk rock band Circle Jerks.

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Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind back against the wall.

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Ticking for their 1980 debut album, Group Sex.

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Greg informed me that Back Against the Wall

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