White Punks on Dope

"White Punks on Dope"
Single cover depicting a collage of musicians
Single by the Tubes
from the album the Tubes
B-side
  • "White Punks on Dope Part II"
Released1975
Recorded1975
GenreGlam rock
Length3:18
LabelA&M Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Al Kooper
The Tubes singles chronology
"Don't Touch Me There"
(1976)
"White Punks on Dope"
(1975)
"Prime Time"
(1977)

"White Punks on Dope", abbreviated as "WPOD", is a 1975 song by San Francisco-based rock group the Tubes from their debut album, produced by Al Kooper. The song was written by the band's dual lead guitarists, Bill Spooner and Roger Steen with Michael Evans. It has been called an "absurd anthem of wretched excess", ridiculing the rich and famous offspring of Hollywood elite. The song became the group's rock anthem and spectacular closing number to their elaborate stage shows. The band developed a cult-like fan base that has followed them for decades.[1]

Known for frequent costume changes, the group's lead singer Fee Waybill plays the character of Quay Lewd (a take-off on Quaalude), a drugged-out British rock star wearing two-foot-tall platform shoes, a feather boa and a long blonde wig. In his early career as a choreographer for the band, Kenny Ortega would add elements to try to make every show more spectacular. There were explosions, smoke, chainsaws and a daredevil aerial artist. Among the barely-dressed dancers and characters were Jane Dornacker and Pearl E. Gates. Up-and-coming local actor-comedian Robin Williams auditioned for the show.[2][3]

Whilst it was considered too racy to receive much airplay in the United States,[citation needed] two years later the single reached No. 28 on the British charts.[4][5]

Cover versions

References

  1. ^ Rutkoski, Rex. "The Tubes, veteran masters of rock satire, may be more relevant than ever". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Tubes Own 'Punks'". 13 August 2000. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Onstage outrageousness with the Tubes". Tahoe Daily Tribune. November 28, 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "White Punks The Tubes Invade UK Chart - uDiscover". www.udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "White Punks on Dope by The Tubes - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.


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