An American Original
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
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Outrageous and outspoken, Wendy O. Williams was more than the front woman to a hard rocking band. In both her public and private life, she championed the cause of women, free speech, non-conformity, animal rights and the anti-nuclear movement. Here we reflect, through images, the many faces and places of Wendy O. Williams; An American Original.
* Special! Quicktime clip from "Reform School Girls" * (not yet working, sorry!)
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January 10, 1980, Thursday: "Meet The Plasmatics" is released.
March 31, 1980, Monday:The Plasmatics sign with Stiff UK.
June 1, 1980, Sunday: The Plasmatics are the cover story of Sounds Magazine.
June 27, 1980, Friday: "Butcher Baby" 7" splatter vinyl is released.
August 8, 1980, Friday: The Hammersmith Odeon show is cancelled.
September 4, 1980, Thursday:"Monkey Suit" 7" splatter vinyl is released.
September 5, 1980, Friday: The infamous Pier 62 show.
October 2, 1980, Thursday: "New Hope For The Wretched" is released.
January 18, 1981, Sunday:The Milwaukee arrest.
February 8, 1981, Sunday: Feature interview in Sounds Magazine.
June 4, 1981, Thursday: "Beyond The Valley Of 1984" is released.
June 5, 1981, Friday: Wendy is cleared of all charges from the Milwaukee incident.
November 24, 1981, Tuesday: "Metal Priestess" is released.
September 9, 1982, Thursday: "Stand By Your Man" 7" is released.
November 14, 1982, Sunday: "Coup d'Etat" is released.
