Bionic Disco is celebrating 10 years online this weekend! On May 30, 2011 the first public post went live. It was a “Soft Launch” kind of thing as I’d been writing and putting up a few articles behind-the-scenes for some … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2021
New York Dolls’ cover of Archie Bell’s “(There’s Gonna Be A) Showdown” was released as a B-side to “Puss ‘N’ Boots” in 1974 and appeared on the band’s second LP Too Much Too Soon. Here’s the famed, thrashy rebels performing … Continue reading
A very good Memorial Day Weekend Friday to you. Today, the theme is “1975” and the commercials to follow all appeared then. Take a gander at spots for the Ford Pinto Pony MPG, Great Western Savings (my childhood bank), Pillsbury … Continue reading
Todd Rundgren, ‘Be Nice To Me’ ad via Record World April 10, 1971 Todd Rundgren’s airy slice of pop, “Be Nice To Me” released fifty-years-ago and reached #71 on the US Hot 100. The song was written, produced, and played … Continue reading
Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website. Grab a look at spots for Bud, 20/20 with Hugh Downs, Pepsi, and the ’79 Chevy Caprice & Impala. BUDWEISER … Continue reading
Two spots from 1978 and two from 1977 on deck today. From ’78, you’ll find the great Chuck McCann in one of his long-running “Hi, guy!” commercials for Right Guard. Next, it’s a classic, and somewhat absurd, “Ring around the … Continue reading