We interrupt life...Damon O'Banion

Damon O'Banion, a long time Houston punk player and organizer, passed on last Friday and far too early for such a bright light. I was not really in his circle but I knew him going back to our earliest experiences with live music. He was a charismatic intelligent and creative person who could cross easily between different groups and subgroups. Above all he was a leader. He put out some terrific punk with Dixie Waste and later Drunken Thunder. He was active in the early years of Thorazine magazine. Frankly someone else should be speaking for the man. I just want to say. I'm glad I knew you.

Please check out the very fitting first song on the Dixie Waste Myspace site. It's a friggin rocker.

Please feel free to comment on Damon's life here. Also if you know of a good tribute page please share.

P.S. the image of Damon is from Splendidiva's myspace page, and her wonderful obit is below:

Another fantastic voice silenced. As if it's not bad enough that it's my birthday and I would much rather forget the passing of time... I get this sore reminder that I didn't take enough time for one of my favorite musical compatriots. Damon, the voice of Drunken Thunder and Dixie Waste has moved on to other realms and left us here to weep for ourselves. How many times did I watch him devour a stage and wished I had one-tenth of his energy?!?? He was a force on the microphone, and a deep-hearted wit offstage. I just loved you to death, Damon. And I'm going to miss you so much. Find your peace, my brother. Know that we will always remember you.