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The Destroyed - Outta Control CD
This CD is a reunion of myself and J.D. Jackson of The Destroyed, a band that broke up in 1979. This is the first time we've played together since that break-up. The reunion came about after last year's success of my CD, Bert Switzer 1977-2002, that contained 14 tracks by The Destroyed from the 70s, and two with Henry Kaiser, with whom I reunite on this CD as well, for the first time since 1977. In January, Jackson contacted me about recording again as The Destroyed. I agreed and this time Jackson (formerly Joe Rainbow) not only sang but played guitar as well, since our original guitarist has a solo music career. Jackson, who lives in California, flew to Boston, where I live, in March, 2003 for the recording session. We only had one week to learn and record six new songs. Everything was recorded in three or four takes. Our intent was to make honest, creative music with no rules, and no attempt at musical perfection. We were not trying to capture the original band's sound, only to be true in spirit, and to show where we are now in 2003. The new music is Jackson and myself playing and saying whatever we feel like in any musical style we choose. Jackson is an incredible songwriter. For me, working with him is musical freedom.
My second reunion is with world-renowned guitarist Henry Kaiser who is an incredible creative guitarist and musician. Henry contacted me in May. I had not heard from him since 1977. He asked to play on a track for this CD and I was very excited. He has contributed two killer tracks.
As a bonus for those of you who liked the last bunch, I have included 10 never-before-released Destroyed tracks recorded from cassette tapes from the late 70s. Plus, even more rare tracks
are available on the website.
We are most grateful to college radio for playing the Bert Switzer CD. We are also grateful to everyone in the media who wrote positive reviews, and want to thank all our fans who supported the CD. We hope you like this one as well. Is You With Us?
-Bert Switzer
OUTTA CONTROL CD SONGLIST The Destroyed 2003
1. London Town, J.D. Jackson, 2003
Tracks 1-7 - J.D. Jackson- Vocals and Guitar
Kaiser Switzer 2003
8. Outta Control, Kaiser-Switzer, 2003
Tracks 8-10- Bert Switzer - Drums
The Destroyed Bonus Tracks 1977-1979 Practicing To Be Pros
11. War Planes, Pavadore-Jackson, 1977
Tracks 11-20- Tony Pavadore on Guitar, 
Tracks 1-6 and 8-10 were produced by Bert Switzer and recorded by Bill T Miller at Headroom. Henry Kaiser produced and recorded his guitar parts on tracks 8 and 9 in California. Track 7 was produced and recorded by J.D. Jackson in California. Tracks 11-17 were produced and recorded by Alan Abruzzio in Wakefield, Massachusetts during the summer of 1978. Track 18 was recorded in October, 1977 at the Old Cambridge Music Complex and was produced by Jack Griffin and the late Will Griffin. Tracks 19 and 20 were recorded live in Boston at the old Space Club during the summer of 1979. Thanks to original Destroyed chief guitarist Tony Pavadore who founded the band with J.D. Jackson. He and Jackson wrote all of the 1970s songs together. Good luck with your solo career and excellent new CD. Thanks to Henry Kaiser for the two killer contributions. Thanks to H. Brooks Whelan, Jr. for photos of Bert Switzer, and advice. Thanks to Bill T Miller at Headroom. Thanks to our first manager, the late Will Griffin, his brother Jack Griffin at the old Music Complex, and everyone who worked there during the 1970s. Thanks to former manager David Robertson, to our roadie Jimmy, friends Debbie and Gary, Alex, Linda Dennis, and Judy Hurtizel. Thanks to the late, great Ed Hood, Peter Wolf and the J. Geils Band, Mary Beth, Justin, Jack Donahue, and Alan Abruzzio. Thanks to Mark and Jill Ardilino, the Sound Museum, and Destroyed bass players Jeff, Honor, Peter, Jonathan, and Andy Sandler. Thank you, CD Baby, and One Way Productions. From J.D. Jackson: Thanks to my wife and family for their love and support.
CD Graphic Design by Duncan Wilder Johnson
Contact The Destroyed
The Destroyed was one of Boston's wildest punk bands during the seventies. Hated by the club owners, bouncers, other bands, and even the punk audience, The Destroyed were even banned from the notorious punk rock club, The Rathskeller. The band never rehearsed between performances. Instead, the rehearsal started when we hit the stage. Our big break came when we played to 12,000 people in Portland, Maine with the J. Geils Band. To get there, we had to escape Boston during the Blizzard of '78 driving ban. We were the only car on the road. At the show, the crowd threw bottles at us. When we refused to leave the stage after our 30-minute limit, they pulled the plug on us.
 JOE - - - - - - BERT - - - - - - TONY
Since they couldn't pull the plug on my drums, I started playing a wild solo, refusing to leave, until I was surrounded by security. As I left, I threw my drums all over the stage. We played our last show in August 1979 on Commonwealth Avenue for Boston University. At that point, we were so wild, on and off stage, there was no way we could have continued. The last song we played that day was "The End of Time." Joey was ripping his shirt off, screaming at the top of his lungs, "It's the end of time, baby, it's the end of your mind," and every time he did, Tony and I would rip into vicious guitar and drum solos, with Joey following, screaming out anything that came into his head. It was pure punk madness. That was the last show I ever played in public. --- Bert Switzer - Drummer for The Destroyed
WANTED: TAPES and PICTURES of THE DESTROYED!
CALL BERT: 617.628.4088 and/or
EMAIL: contact@bertswitzer.com
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