Kicking off season five with a classic bit of punk rock fun. A girl group experiences overnight success as their punk rock rallying cry launches them to stardom. Tune in as Chris talks Lou Adler, punk ethos, & girl power as the LSCE screens the 1982 cult classic “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.” Join Us!

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