Jerid O'Connell

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Drummer of the Rousers, a 19070s NYC band that just released an album of music recorded in 1979. The original tape was found in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's archive and was transferred and restored for release on Left for Dead Records https://rousers.bandcamp.com/merch

S9E442 - New York Dolls 'Debut' with Jerid O’Connell
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Jan. 3, 2026

S9E442 - New York Dolls 'Debut' with Jerid O’Connell

For our first episode of 2026, we talked the New York Dolls and their eponymous 1973 debut with special guest Jerid O'Connell . As a Connecticut teen sneaking into New York City to see the Dolls play places like Club 82 and Max's Kansas City , Jerid - who eventually played drums in NYC band Rousers - was instantly smitten by their raw, high energy sound/delivery and never let go. Turn this episode up!! Songs discussed in this episode: Personality Crisis (New York Dolls cover) - Teenage Fanclub &...