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Best Of 2011, Guest Editors: John Doe On Dogs

As 2011 has come to an end, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite posts of the year by our guest editors.

John Doe, the guy who formed one half of X’s front line next to Exene Cervenka more than 30 years ago, is still on the scene, doing what he does best on his new solo album, Keeper (Yep Roc). With all four of its original members (Doe, Cervenka, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebreak) on board, the best band to emerge from L.A.’s punk scene is slated to perform an impressive schedule of live shows this fall that includes a South American tour with Pearl Jam. Doe will also be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with him.

Doe: Talking about dogs is a great conversation as long as it isn’t only about one that you own and treat like your child, although even that is excusable in my book. Did anyone else spend hours in his or her youth looking at the dog section of the encyclopedia? (Or whatever kids look at these days.) My new fascination is the rat terrier breed. They have been described as “a Jack Russell with an off switch.” I look forward to meeting some in my future travels.

Video after the jump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiL_omZHsg