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Tim "Napalm" Stegall

@timnapalm.bsky.social

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Austin, TX. Punk journalist/historian, editor of The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack, musician in The Hormones, all around swell guy. First book ANARCHY IN THE STUDIO out early 2026 on Ruffian Books. linktr.ee/timnapalm

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

So, because I live in Texas, I now have to verify my age in order to use this site?! What the ever-loving holy fuck?!!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK TODAY How the Ramones changed the world 50 years ago today at the Roundhouse in London, complete with clear audio. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #Ramones #July4th1976 #Roundhouse #PunkHistory timnapalmstegall.substack.com/p/hear-clear...

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Hear clear audio of the Ramones’ famed July 4, 1976 London gig!

We were celebrating the Bicentennial. The Ramones were exporting a blueprint for London’s budding punk scene.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Cooking With Napalm, my food column for punks and anyone else sick of paying $32 for soggy fries and heartburn delivered to their front door! Try my fried chicken, oven fries, and chocolate lava mug cake for one! All at The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack! open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

TODAY AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Fat Mike Ain’t Apologizing For Shit! 24 hours in the company of punk's greatest physical comic as he premieres his NOFX documentary at SXSW. #TimStegall #FatMike #NOFX #PunkRock #Punk #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Fat Mike Ain’t Apologizing For Shit!

Standing back and observing punk’s best physical comedian as he presents his epic NOFX documentary at SXSW 2026.

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Roy Edroso @edroso.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

"Brill Building pop and British Invasion scream-a-thons were the same voltage at different frequencies. Joey and Dee Dee — the album’s primary songwriters — were working in that exact gap, consciously or not." @timnapalm.bsky.social on the Ramones 50th. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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HEY HO, 50 YEARS AGO!

April 23, 1976: the day punk got its blueprint, the first Ramones album.

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🦋❄️🍁Baron🍁❄️🦋 @baron333.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK: Anarchy In The Studio Outtake: The Heartbreakers *Live At Max’s Kansas City*. How in heck did this not make it into my book?! #TimNapalmStegallSubstack #JohnnyThunders #TheHeartbreakers #NYCPunk #PunkHistory #AnarchyInTheStudio open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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ANARCHY IN THE STUDIO OUTTAKE: The Heartbreakers *Live At Max’s Kansas City*

Can you believe this didn’t make the cut?!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

ANARCHY IN THE STUDIO: PUNK MUSIC 1970–1979 — THE RISE OF PUNK ROCK by TIM STEGALL. Three years in the making. 500 pages. 140+ albums. Over 200 photos. Nine pounds of vintage punk rock for your bookshelf. The story of punk told 12 inches at a time. Pre-order today, at 15% off. Link in first comment.

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sher12.bsky.social @sher12.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I created this meme several years ago, and have watched it go around the world many times over, inspiring those who need it. In light of events in Minneapolis today, I'd say it's time to trot this out again.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

“This book is essential reading for all fans of anti-establishment music history.”–-Bob Mould, Hüsker Dü, Sugar ANARCHY IN THE STUDIO, the first book by Tim Stegall, available for pre-order now. 500+ pages telling the story of '70s punk, 12-inches at a time. Click: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK The Kinks’ Dave Davies and Mick Avory on *The Journey, Vol. 3* (Part One): How Dave Davies accidentally invented the distortion pedal by slashing-up his practice amp, and how Mick Avory was a one-gig Rolling Stone! open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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The Kinks’ Dave Davies and Mick Avory on *The Journey, Vol. 3* (Part One)

Avory: “That's really the story of The Kinks, innit? Dave's guitar playing and Ray's songwriting.”

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Joe Ely (1947-2025) Elegy for the greatest West Texas honky-tonk punkabilly rocker ever, and one of the most explosive live performers ever! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #JoeEly #PunkabillyLegend open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: Joe Ely (1947-2025)

He was the sound of West Texas rock ‘n’ roll and country refusing to sit still.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Tim “Napalm” Stegall Substack Interview: James Baker – The Conclusion. Ending my serialized, career-spanning interview with the late James Baker, Australia’s premier punk/garage drummer. Pictured: The Beasts of Bourbon. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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The Tim “Napalm” Stegall Substack Interview: James Baker – The Conclusion

The last comprehensive, career-spanning interview with the Australian punk/garage drum legend concludes with Beast of Bourbon, The Dubrovniks, and The Legendary Stardust Cowboy!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven: This one's all about the New York Dolls and their music. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkBeforePunk #RockNRollHistory open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven

So, now that we’ve buried the Dolls, what about the music? Strap in – this is a long one!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-C: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! The conclusion, featuring the chicken story (at last!) and more! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #ShockRock #DetroitRock #ShepGordon #ProtoPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim & Distortion 5-C: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!

Of poultry homicide, beautifully brutal rock ‘n’ roll, and a half-century-delayed resurrection. The Alice Cooper saga concludes.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

**AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK** *Denim & Distortion 5-B: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!* How the original Alice Cooper band took ownership of the ‘70s. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #LoveItToDeath #ShockRock #DetroitProtoPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim & Distortion 5-B: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!

Alice and the boys move to Detroit and become a nice, Wheaties-fueled, beer-swilling monster eating America alive.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It's almost time. Deluxe slipcase edition: John Denney, hot pink fury. The definitive '70s punk book, written by me, heavier than your shelves can handle. Get pre-sale alerts here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Chapter 4! Pre-sale launches Dec. 5th! Click here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-A: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! 3-part examination of the All-American monster, beginning with the Phoenix-based teenage garage band version of the OG Alice Cooper Group, The Spiders. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim & Distortion 5-A: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!

How Vince Furnier and his band of sick Archie Andrewses may have been the ultimate pre-Motörhead punk-metallicists.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) How the Jamaican musical legend "brough reggae music to the world!!" #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #JimmyCliff #Obituary #TheHarderTheyCome #ReggaeHistory #ReggaeMeetsPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)

The 81-year-old was there at reggae’s beginnings, and was one of its best international ambassadors.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK *Denim and Distortion, Part 4: A Slight Six-String Detour* The story of the distorted electric guitar. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DenimAndDistortion #DistortedGuitarHistory #LesPaul #LeoFender #LinkWray open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim and Distortion, Part 4: A Slight Six-String Detour

Interrupting our ongoing history of the incestuous punk ‘n’ metal back-and-forth for the story of the distorted electric guitar.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion Part 3, featuring Girlschool (pictured below), UK Subs, Black Flag, Bad Brains, Poison Idea, Judas Priest, early Mötley Crüe...hey, are we reading fLiPSiDe or Circus?!! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 3

Our continuing examination of how metal got its chocolate in punk’s peanut butter.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Cinematic Addict: *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* is good: Why every review you have read about it is completely wrong. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DeliverMeFromNowhere #JeremyWhite #BruceSpringsteen open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Cinematic Addict: *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* is good

The poor critical response and box office proves there’s a meanness in this world.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Ties That Bind: Why I love Bruce Springsteen, and why "The Ties That Bind" is my favorite song of his. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #BruceSpringsteen #UnapologeticFan #PunkMeetsSpringsteen #RocknRollWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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The Ties That Bind

Like The Clash or the New York Dolls, Bruce Springsteen saved my life. There is no shame in that.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Just $279 from closing out my medical GoFundMe—and finally getting this broken molar out of my head. If I didn’t truly need it, I wouldn’t ask. Let’s cross the finish line together. 🙏 Thank you to all who’ve helped carry me this far. 🙏 💥 gofund.me/b6db12f02

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK "Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 2" Why AC/DC and the Ramones are cousins, the Circle Jerks party with Mötley Crüe, and Queen meets the Sex Pistols. All this and Rose Tattoo, at The 'Stack. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 2

Why AC/DC and the Ramones are cousins, Queen meets the Sex Pistols, and the Hesher gods take note of their red-headed punk rock stepchildren.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-B: All about the New York Dolls last days, in red patent leather... #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #RedPatentLeather #RocknRollTragedy open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-B

Red Patent Leather: The New York Dolls’ Last Waltz–The Conclusion.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-A “Malcolm Mclaren wasn’t really our manager,” David Johansen protested in a 1978 interview. “He was our haberdasher. Then he took off with half our equipment, the bum.” #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #NewYorkDolls open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-A

Red Patent Leather: The New York Dolls’ Last Waltz

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Teevee Casualty: He Stamped My Hand, Then Stamped On History -- How a guy stamping hands at Emo's in the '90s inspired a character played by Ethan Hawke on TV. #TheLowdownFX #LeeRoyChapman #EthanHawke #TeeVeeCasualty #TimStegall open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Teevee Casualty: He Stamped My Hand, Then Stamped On History

On Lee Roy Chapman, “The Lowdown,” and the Legacy We Almost Missed

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

From the You Had One Job Dept.: Jeff Buckley gets mistaken for The Yardbirds' guitarist! Also, it's a Leonard Cohen song that Jeff Buckley covered! So, add Far Out to the list of websites now too dependent on AI to be credible.

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Pat Thomas author @patthomashistorian.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1. Every early metal band had one protopunk moment. Motörhead was all those moments, as a band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #MetalProtopunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1

Punk didn’t just crawl out of Detroit basements and the Mercer Arts Center. It also stole a few riffs from the headbangers next door. And Lemmy.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash! An homage to My New Favorite Band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #SplitSystem #MelbournePunk #GaragePunk #PowerTrash #AustralianRocknRoll #GonerRecords #LongformMusicWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash!

How this Melbourne mob just joined The Sleeveens and Wesley & The Boys on the shelf marked Tim’s New Favorite Band.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

To all who’ve stood by me in past campaigns: thank you. The tooth pain is worse daily & this is the final push—help me close this campaign & finally book the extraction. Every gift or share matters. #GoFundMe #Punk #TimStegall #Support #MedicalNeeds #NoInsurance #Grateful gofund.me/7377b1487

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)! An affectionate parody of both Ellison and vintage Quinn Martin Productions. (Star "Boyd Monson" pictured below!) open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)!

An unproduced Quinn Martin Productions script resurfaces…in my mailbox!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

6 donors gave $117.63 yesterday—thank you. In 2 days I turn 60. The only gift I want: to pull the broken tooth causing constant pain, blood, & headaches. Help me hit my goal by Friday & close this campaign in dignity. Every bit helps. gofund.me/c3be04d6d

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I turn 60 this Friday. I’m in constant pain from a shattered molar that’s bleeding & can’t be chewed on. No insurance. No family. No way to pay for the extraction. If my work ever meant anything to you? Please help. That would be the best birthday gift. 🎁 #HelpTimHeal #Napalm60 gofund.me/207b1db4e

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Tonight’s the night. KNOMAD BAR, 1213 Corona St, Austin. 9PM FuzzBenders, 10PM my first-ever public solo electric set, 11PM Suntiger. It’s FREE. This is my 60th birthday blowout (ahead of my actual b-day next week)—come rage with me, light the amps instead of a cake. One night only.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950-2025), Part Five—the Dolls' post-Too Much Too Soon decline, including the complete Don Kirshner's Rock Concert appearance. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkIcons open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950-2025), Part Five

I swear, we will end this tale sometime this year. But we kinda have to kill off the New York Dolls first. Bonus: The Dolls on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert!

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Sept 5 @ Knomad: I turn 60 the only way I know how—plugged in ⚡️, turned up 🔥, and on fire. First solo electric set. FuzzBenders 9, me 10, Suntiger closes. One night only—come raise hell & light candles on the amps instead of a cake. Here's the Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/share/17MceT...

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Adverts and Cheater Slicks Reviews of two recent reissues from In The Red Records. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimStegall #TheAdverts #CheaterSlicks #RecordReviews #PunkIcons #GaragePunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Adverts and Cheater Slicks

Two crucial archival dives from the fine-boned aesthetes at In The Red Records.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez (1939-2025) An homage to the San Antonian who brought Tex-Mex accordion to the gringo world. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #FlacoJimenez #Conjunto #TexMexMusic #AccordionKing #RootsMusic open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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In Memoriam: Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez (1939-2025)

The late San Antonio accordion wizard was to conjunto as Marley was to reggae and Satchmo to jazz—a world ambassador from an alien art form.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Sleeveens and Patsy Cline, or two sides of Nashville collide. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimStegall #TheSleeveens #PatsyCline #RecordReviews #CountryMusic #PunkRock #PunkJournalism open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Sleeveens and Patsy Cline

Two sides of Nashville? Or packing 40 lbs. of meat in a 20 lb. sack?

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Meet my new favorite band–The Sleeveens! A substantial love letter to this Nashville garage-punk outfit led by a native Dubliner with poetic gifts. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TheSleeveens #PunkRock #GaragePunk #NashvillePunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

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Meet my new favorite band–The Sleeveens!

Punk rock should not be cynical. These Nashvillians (and token Dubliner) are the truest believers of all.

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Friends, I’m blown away — $216 raised in 1 day by 5 amazing friends! Eye doc is booked, now just $156 to go for dental work. Help me close the gap & keep the words/music coming. ❤️ Give or share #TimStegall #GoFundMe #MutualAid #Medical #KeepArtistsWorkingAndHealthy #ATX gofund.me/3b257557

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