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> “Flash Cooney stands on the edge of the stage at CBGB’s in downtown New York
> City wearing only a grass hula skirt, shirtless with his blonde hair flying
> out in all directions and tribal makeup on his face. He holds a Gretsch hollow
> body electric, personally customized to his liking and finished with gold
> glitter. To his left a bass player in kilt and warpaint, the lead guitarist in
> stockings and garter belt, and the singer spewing cheap champagne over the
> audience. Behind him, a pirate flag and tooth filled kick drum spewing smoke.
> This isn’t your normal garage band. This is Flash Cooney and the Deans of
> Discipline. The circus is in town. Lock up your children.”


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Emerging from the iconic CBGB scene of the '70s, Flash Cooney and the Deans of
Discipline melded rockabilly, punk, glam, and a hint of AC/DC with unexpected
influences from Glenn Miller to Gustav Holst. Their 1987 album,
"Horror-Glitter-Transvesto-Billy," highlighted this unique fusion, brimming with
tongue-in-cheek humor and anthemic tracks like "Lovers on Drugs" and "Rockabilly
Ambulance." Capturing the essence of New York's punk spirit with a whimsical
flair, their music, despite a concise discography, remains a vibrant homage to
the era's underground scene.

 

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Flash Cooney and the Deans of Discipline emerged as distinctive figures in the
late '80s music scene with their groundbreaking album
"Horror-Glitter-Transvesto-Billy," released under the iconic CBGB label. Rooted
in the CBGB scene of the '70s, they evolved from pure punk to a unique blend of
rockabilly and R&B-infused glam, reminiscent of the New York Dolls, yet peppered
with the unexpected influences of Glenn Miller's swing and Gustav Holst's
orchestral depth. Their music, rich with raucous hooks and humorously
provocative lyrics, captured New York's punk rock spirit with an innovative
twist.

The 1987 debut featured memorable tracks like “Cute & Drunk,” “College Boy,” and
“Future Fox,” showcasing their knack for tongue-in-cheek storytelling and themes
of youthful rebellion. The album's live recording style, sans crowd noise,
offered an intimate glimpse into the band's raw, unadulterated energy.
Straddling the line between a Cramps cover band and Sunset Strip glam metal
parody, they provided a unique window into the era's eclectic underground scene.

Despite a concise discography, their blend of humor, catchy rhythms, and
genre-spanning influences set them apart, securing their album as a cult classic
among punk, glam, and rockabilly aficionados. The Deans' innovative fusion of
styles, from punk rock to the unexpected inclusion of Glenn Miller's swing and
Gustav Holst's classical compositions, underscored their creative versatility
and enduring influence on the genre's landscape. Their work remains a testament
to their ability to push musical boundaries, making a lasting impact on the
vibrant underground music scene of their time.


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ANDREW BENEPE, KNOWN AS FLASH COONEY, IS THE MAIN SONGWRITER AND GUITARIST FOR
THE BAND. HE PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN THEIR UNIQUE SOUND, WHICH BLENDS ELEMENTS
OF FLASH METAL, ROCKABILLY, B-MOVIE WEIRDNESS, AND GLAM-PUNK. THIS ECLECTIC MIX
IS SHOWCASED IN THE DEANS BREAKOUT 1987 ALBUM AND CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE DEANS
UPCOMING ALBUM DUE OUT THIS YEAR


NICK MARDEN, A NOTABLE MEMBER WITH THE DEANS SHARES INSIGHTS INTO HIS MUSICAL
JOURNEY, STARTING WITH HIS EARLY EXPOSURE TO INSTRUMENTS AND PROGRESSING THROUGH
VARIOUS BANDS, INCLUDING THE STIMULATORS, BEFORE EVENTUALLY PLAYING WITH FLASH
COONEY AND THE DEANS OF DISCIPLINE. MARDEN’S NARRATIVE REVEALS A RICH TAPESTRY
OF MUSICAL EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATIONS, AND THE BAND’S EVOLUTION WITHIN NEW
YORK’S PUNK SCENE.







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