Dave Glass | The Independents circa 1991


THE INDEPENDENTS Original Line up: Evil Presley vocals / Will Billy guitar / Dave Glass drums / Paul Jocko bass / Danny O keyboards THE INDEPENDENTS circa 1991 ~ Florence SC www.theindependents.net
THE INDEPENDENTS formed 1990-91 in Florence SC originally under the name Brother Rude doin some kinda elvis meets misfits thing . I came up with the name change THE INDEPENDENTS and logo design being the new drummer, the rest of the guys the whole horror ska concept. I moved in with a few of the guys in this shitty trailer park with all my possessions in my car and various places. After that all of us rented a house for $350 a month which included a small front and back yard, driveway and garage, 1 and a half bathrooms, 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen, and 3 bedrooms real cheap to live there great deal. Many memorable moments embedded in the soul of the place. the cops just loved us so did the neighbors such outstanding citizens we were. Punk party house. Chris put on shows at various venues that could be rented out so generally made our own fun. I remember the lady who rented the place to me and Willy B (under conditions that the house was up for sale) came for a surprize visit after a allnight party we had. I answered the door very hung over with a charged up high bi hawk mohawk with a thick dog collar around my neck a few kids passed out behind me on the floor she screamed and freaked out and stormed off the porch. She had to come back later that day to show the place we had to take down all the posters and everything shes was mortified. Long story short I left the band having a nervous breakdown from multiple personal problems occurring at once (not with the band) got back in touch with my folks, who I hadnt been talking to in years at the time. This reunion then led to taking my uncle up on a previous invitation to visit in West Chester PA. Commuting back and forth to Philly checking out jobs and schools decided this was the next place to move and shoot for an education to make something of myself yeah right. The independents are still alive today they never quit. After a few years and a few member changes, the guys had gathered a good following through rough demos and Compilation records from coast to coast. They signed a small indie deal with Rockduster Records and recorded their first album "In For The Kill". It was during this time that Evil met and befriended the bass player for the legendary Ramones, CJ Ramone. CJ got the Independents on a few opening dates of the Ramones' Acid Eaters tour. On their way to the first show with the Independents, Joey Ramone listened to some of the Independents demos given to him by CJ. He really dug what he heard and within minutes of arriving to the venue was introduced to the guys. After the shows, Joey made an offer the guys could not refuse. He told them he wanted to manage the band. Joey Ramone RIP Check out there site for updated info: