Episode 171. The Fugs

About this episode

This episode explores the legacy of The Fugs, the first underground rock band from New York, highlighting their use of satire and humor in music.

The Fugs came from the Lower East side of New York and became the first proper underground rock band. They used satire, humor and innuendos to put their views and messages across to a broader audience beyond those that attended small gatherings to hear beat poems recite their words in coffee houses. Led by Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupenberg, they are legendary and revered as true proponents of freedom of expression. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Ch...

People in this episode

Host: Jessie Delgado

Topics covered

• underground rock
• freedom of expression
• satire
• humor
• New York music history

Keywords

• The Fugs
• underground rock
• satire
• freedom of expression
• New York
• Ed Sanders
• Tuli Kupenberg

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Jude

Places: Lower East side of New York

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