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: Another favorite topic is misused grammar, especially quotes. A sign spray-painted on a brick wall in Midtown Manhattan read: BEWARE OF “DOG.” Exactly what did you have to beware of? Is “DOG” code for something? Like “DOG” actually means BEAR, MOUNTAIN LION or BADASS SAMOAN RUGBY PLAYER. Another example of bad grammar is the hit song that has the line “What if God was one of us?” Wouldn’t the correct version be “What if God were one of us?” Sigh of resignation. Blues songs are generally exempt from this rule. And if it’s a great song, who cares?!
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