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| Bob Ferbrache: producer, musician |
The Denver Scene Pioneers – The Early 70's
In 1977 the Ramones played Denver for the first time, which had a drastic effect on the local music scene. Almost every punk band that formed in Colorado during the 70s saw the Ramones first show at Ebbet's Field. Most notably in attendance was Jello Biafra, who formed the Dead Kennedy's and started the Alternative Tentacles record label. Jello grew up in Boulder and after seeing the Ramones, became the roadie for one of the first punk bands in Colorado, the Ravers, who later changed their name to the Nails and recorded the hit song '88 Lines about 44 Women'. The Nails first single, 'Cops Are Punks' became Colorado's first punk single. Jello joined a group while in Boulder called the Healers, who were not only the weirdest band in Colorado, but one of the weirdest in the world at the time. They could have been on par with Throbbing Gristle if anyone had paid attention. A fellow Healer was Bob Ferbrache, unquestionably the most important figure in Denver music history. Bob's first concert as a child was the Beatles and following that, he's been involved with every important musical act in Denver, mostly as a producer, but also at times a photographer, musician, and conduit to a record deal. The second and only other punk single from the 70s came from Boulder's Defex. The Defex were lucky enough to have a friend with cash that invested in a single. Less than 100 were sold so he didn't make his money back at the time. But considering the single currently sells for over $300 on ebay, he could make his money back today with the remaining 400 copies of the single, with quite the profit, too.








