{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64262419c18b8b00116c6fb0/683e32d60d2b3bac3e3a4454?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wired For Chaos: Harley Flanagan of Cro-Mags Unpacks His Story #52","description":"<p><strong>summary</strong></p><p>In one of my favorite conversations to date, Harley Flanagan (founder of the Cro-Mags) explores his life story &amp; the complexities of his experiences. Expect to hear about his family legacy, a chaotic childhood, the realities of growing up in a unique environment &amp;, difficult topics such as abuse &amp;, grief. He discusses the impact of punk rock in Ireland, his introduction to skinhead culture, &amp; how he brought that identity back to America. Harley reflects on the early punk scene &amp; the evolution of his own music, leading to the formation of Cro-Mags, who changed the entire movement. He shares his tumultuous journey through addiction, fatherhood, &amp; personal growth. In a passionate plea against suicide, Harley emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of adversity &amp; the value of life, encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown &amp; not give up, no matter how tough things get.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast to get bonus episodes &amp; goods</p><ul><li><a href=\"http://patreon.com/BackontheGrind\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/BackontheGrind</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Harley's wild family history</li><li>Childhood experiences in Morocco</li><li>Hitchhiking w/ his mom as a young kid</li><li>Confronting the realities of abuse, violence &amp; trauma</li><li>Harley expresses the challenges of dealing with grief &amp; loss of a father he never knew</li><li>Breaking the silence around sexual abuse</li><li>Learning meditation from Alan Ginsberg</li><li>Harley's introduction to drugs at a young age</li><li>The Stimulators pivotal role in the early punk rock movement</li><li>Punk rock in Ireland</li><li>Harley's role in introducing skinhead culture to America</li><li>Skinhead history as a non-racist, punk movement, influenced by Jamaican music &amp; culture</li><li>The Cro-Mags blended punk &amp; metal, creating a new sound that became hardcore</li><li>The response to the Cro-Mags was initially one of shock &amp; awe</li><li>A life-changing phone call that revealed a potential child</li><li>Kicking heroin oh his own &amp; starting to run</li><li>Suicide &amp; not giving up</li><li>Harley's documentary &amp; other music documentaries</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wired For Chaos trailer - youtube.com/watch?v=yP8zCVJWl1Q</p><p><br></p><p>Connect w/ Harley Flanagan:</p><ul><li>harleyflanagan.com/</li><li>instagram.com/realharleyflanagan/?hl=en</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pepe Bandit"}