Author: Kugel, Bernard (editor)
Title: Big Star No. 1. May, 1977
Description: Buffalo, Bernard Kugel, Publisher, 1977. Wraps. 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, with a single staple at the upper left corner. 15 pp. including cover, printed on versos only. Front cover with magazine logo and a large photo of the Ramones. Black and white photos throughout. The first issue of the Buffalo, New York area fanzine, featuring an interview with Tom Verlaine of Television, as well as an interview with Richard Hell. Included is a lengthy section on the Boston area music scene. With photos of various groups and musicians throughout. Bernard (Bernie) Kugel is called the 'godfather of the Buffalo punk scene', starting the Big Star fanzine, as well as #1 records, and performing in the bands The Good and Mystic Eyes (Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Website for quote and biographical information). GOOD condition. Minor to moderate uneven toning to the paper, especially the first and last page. Production quality rather poor, with the text and images all a bit faded. Corners curled and creased. Price sticker on the upper right front cover. Good .

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