If you were a die-hard fan of rock, punk, or new wave in from the mid-'70s through the mid-'80s, you probably came across Trouser Press.
The fanzine was launched in New York City in 1974 by British rock fans Dave Shulps, Karen Rose, and editor/publisher Ira Robbins. Over the years, the magazines focus shifted away from Led Zeppelin and The Who and toward the burgeoning punk and underground scenes on both sides of the pond. For rockers of a certain age, Trouser Press was the first place they heard about acts like Ramones and Joan Jett.
Now, the magazine's entire 95 issue run is available online, for free. Click here to start reading. And yes, that's Pete Townshend and Keith Moon on the cover of issue #1.
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Adam 12 is the Program Director of Boston's ROCK 92.9, heard weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He's been flexing his encyclopedic rock knowledge in New England for over 2 decades, both on-air and online, at WBCN, WFNX, Boston.com, and indie617. At ROCK 92.9, he keeps you in the know on the big stories from the Boston music scene and writes about great places to eat, drink (beer), and to spend time outdoors in and around Boston.
