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 DeadThe Dead, fortunately not nakedThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the DeadThe Naked and the Dead flyer, promoting the band’s first two ever shows, designed by member Greg FasolinoThe Naked and the DeadSetlist of The Naked and the Dead’s 2nd gig at Subway, NY, on august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead live @ The Subway, august 3rd 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985The Naked and the Dead’s first show at CBGB, NYC. August 12, 1985Flyer for the The Naked and the Dead show at CBGB, designed by Greg FasolinoSetlkst for The Naked and the Dead’s CBGB showThe 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 FasolinoPromotional poster for The Naked and the Dead’s show at CBGB on august 31, designed by Christopher BollmannSetlist 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 sessionsThe Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessionsThe Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessionsThe Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessionsThe Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessionsThe Naked and the Dead in the studio, demo recording sessionsSet 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 1985Red 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 LorryGreg Fasolino, at the Red Lorry Yellow Lorry gigRed Lorry Yellow Lorry at Subway, Rego Park, NY. March 15, 1985.
Sonic Youth
Greg Fasolino at the Sonic Youth gig at Subway, June 8, 1985Sonic Youth live at Subway, June 8, 1985Sonic 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.
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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
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