Fang Mail, Pt. 24

Thought we'd share more "fang mail" from people who've actually purchased the Imperial Dogs' Live! In Long Beach (October 30, 1974) DVD. "I find it amazing that you guys were doing basically the same thing that was happening on the East Coast as far as style of music: raw, aggressive, in-your-face rock and roll. Definitely punk," writes Bryan Kuntz of Chaska, Minnesota. "But you guys had a 'hard rock' edge as well -- a bit more structure to some of the material than your East Coast peers of the time -- but great, ass-kickin' stuff. So great the moment was captured on film.

"I was wondering about the crowd at the show though," continues Kuntz. "Were they all on Quaaludes or something? But I liked how no one -- other than that one couple -- was moving, they always cheered and applauded at the end of your songs. And you guys just kept bashing away, sticking to your guns, and doing your set with wild abandon in the face of a very lethargic crowd. Made it even more enjoyable to watch and listen to."