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The Naked and the Dead | 1985 NYC Goth and Post-Punk photo gallery from the archives of Greg Fasolino

In continuing our series of photo-galleries from the archives of The Harrow’s guitarist, Greg Fasolino, we must give special attention to  1985, when Greg started his band The Naked and the Dead. Taking its name from both the 1948 Normal Mailer novel, and the 1985 Andi Sex Gang song, the band originally featured Christopher Bollman on bass Greg Fasolino on guitar Lorianne Oakley on vocals,  with John Grady & David Patti on drums (not at the same time!).

The band in it’s original incarnation only released one 4 song demo, but would go on to release live recordings, and reunite twice, including a 2005 performance at the third annual Drop Dead Festival—with Julia Ghoulia from The Brides on vocals.

During this reunion period, Christopher Bollman, and Greg formed the spectacularly beautiful Post-Punk Revival and Dream Pop band Bell Hollow.

Pick up Sons of the Burgess Shale, or Foxgloves if you can—these records really are treasures!!!

Okay, so on to the photogalleries:

  • Adam Ant
  • Andi Sex Gang
  • Chopshop
  • Cocteau Twins
  • The Jesus and Mary Chain (First US Concert!)
  • The March Violets
  • Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
  • Sonic Youth
  • The Cult
  • The Damned
  • The Smiths
  • Subway Club and Party Scene

The Naked and the Dead

First official photo of The Naked and the Dead, taken outside the Subway club in Rego Park, NY. Taken on 19th june 1985.
The Naked and the Dead’s first show ever, at Subway in Rego Park, NY. August 3, 1985.
The Naked and the Dead at Subway. August 3, 1985.
The Naked and the Dead
The Dead, fortunately not naked
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead flyer, promoting the band’s first two ever shows, designed by member Greg Fasolino
The Naked and the Dead
Setlist of The Naked and the Dead’s 2nd gig at Subway, NY, on august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985
Flyer for the The Naked and the Dead show at CBGB, designed by Greg Fasolino
Setlkst for The Naked and the Dead’s CBGB show
The Naked and the Dead at CBGB, August 31, 1985.
The Naked and the Dead at CBGB, August 31, 1985.
The Naked and the Dead at CBGB, August 31, 1985.
Poster for The Naked and the Dead’s show at CBGB on august 31 1985, designed by Greg Fasolino
Promotional poster for The Naked and the Dead’s show at CBGB on august 31, designed by Christopher Bollmann
Setlist of The Naked and the Dead’s show at CBGB on august 31.
The Naked and the Dead at CBGB, August 31, 1985.
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
The Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessions
Set of four stickers designed by Greg Fasolino and Christopher Bollman, given away with The Naked and the Dead’s 1985 demo tape.
The Naked and the Dead tape cover

Adam Ant

Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.
Adam Ant at Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY. November 24, 1985.

Andi Sex Gang

Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.
Andi Sex Gang at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC, March 9, 1985.

Chop Shop

Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop at CBGB. September 12, 1985.
Chop Shop concert announcement

Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.
Cocteau Twins at the Ritz. September 21, 1985.

The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s very first concert in America, at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.
The Jesus and Mary Chain at Danceteria in NYC, April 5, 1985.

The March Violets

The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets at Danceteria, NYC. March 2, 1985.
The March Violets’ setlist of their Danceteria gig in 1985

 

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Concert announcement for Red Lorry Yellow Lorry’s US debut at The Subway in 1985
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Concert announcement for Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
Greg Fasolino, at the Red Lorry Yellow Lorry gig
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.

 

Sonic Youth

Greg Fasolino at the Sonic Youth gig at Subway, June 8, 1985
Sonic Youth live at Subway, June 8, 1985
Sonic Youth live at Subway, June 8, 1985

The Cult

The Cult at The Ritz, NYC. December 6, 1985.
The Cult at The Ritz, NYC. December 6, 1985.
The Cult at The Ritz, NYC. December 6, 1985.
The Cult at The Ritz, NYC. December 6, 1985.

The Damned

The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.

 

The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
The Damned live at The Ritz, NYC. November 7, 1985.
Ticket for The Damned’s show

The Smiths

The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
The Smiths at the Beacon Theatre, NYC. June 18, 1985.
Ticket for The Smiths’ show at Beacon Theatre

Subway Club and Party Scene

Subway Club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene

 

Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club flyer
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
Subway club and party scene
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