Joseph, former frontman of the iconic 1980s hardcore punk band the cromags, is a longtime vegan. Meet john joseph, the punk rocker turned worlds toughest wellness and vegan guru writing books titled meat is for pussies. John joseph is lead singer of the cromags, which he cofounded in 1981. I knew who the cro mags were, but have never even now, heard one of their songs. Oct 21, 2018 vegan ironman athlete and frontman of the longtime new york citybased hardcore punk band the cromags, john joseph, has released his third book. Interview with john joseph vocalist of the cromags big. Mcgowan is the author of the book meat is for pussies, released in the early. John and his brothers were removed from their family at a young age.
Mar 15, 2020 former cromags frontman john joseph says that no one is addressing the real issue with the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic around the world that eating animals is bad for human health. The issues between the cro mags are far from settled. Ditch john joseph was the vocalist for the cromags on their seminal, age of quarrel, album, a record which has been repeatedly named as one of. Cromags legal settlement results in two versions of cromags. In his new autobiography, nyhc legend john bloodclot joseph recounts his hard times and spiritual redemption. Cro mags at fun fun fun fest 2008 more by tyler nutter cro mags i guess they dropped the jam will make their return to nyc on dec 29th, almost exactly a year from one of the last times they. He is author of the evolution of a cromagnon and meat is for pussies. The reallife diet of john joseph, the 56yearold punk icon who hates meat the cromags singer and repeat ironman sticks to a plantbased diet because, he says, humans ingest the suffering of. So, i knew this was not a book about cro mags, but more about john joseph himself and how he went from a starving child in foster care, to a passionate vegan human. Fans can read about the history of the band in joseph s new book, the evolution of a cromagnon, which will be available this summer. The vegan ironman diet of cromags john joseph yummy.
John joseph swims, bikes and runs by day and stage dives by night. A traumatic childhood in foster homes was just the beginning of john s evolution. The cromags john joseph shows us that coping with difficult situations can be hard, but healthy living is the ultimate strategy. Jul, 2012 cro mags vocalist john joseph has now released the following response to harleys version of events. Ex cro mags frontman john joseph says most people cant. Evolution of a cromagnon, nyhc legend john joseph recounts his. Interview with john bloodclot joseph, the singer of cromags and bloodclot, in nco club karlsruhe on 21th june 2018. John joseph of cromags has the craziest stories ever vice. Ditch john joseph was the vocalist for the cro mags on their seminal, age of quarrel, album, a record which has been repeatedly named as one of the greatest hardcore punk records of all time. Mar 18, 2019 cromags and bloodclot frontman john joseph is all about philosophy and betterment but like any good new yorker hes also all about getting into action. A story that lays bare the indelible power of the human spirit to face and transcend unimaginable obstacles and ultimately transform ones life wholesale. John joseph of the cromags discusses the food system and. If he had only been the lead singer of the legendary cro mags, his book would get enough attention for those who want to know more about the minutia of the eighties and nineties hardcore scene in new york, but john joseph was only a cro mag for a part of his life and in his new autobiography, evolution of a cro magnon, john joseph not only. The evolution of a cromagnon kindle edition by joseph, john.
Back by popular demand, i am overjoyed to bring together two of my most popular repeat guests on the rrp john joseph and mishka shubaly for an epic threesome. Cromags john joseph talks new book, pma, becoming badass. The most interesting aspects of it, for me, were not the details of the rise and fall of the cro mags. John joseph on his new autobiography the evolution of a cro. May 30, 2019 the reallife diet of john joseph, the 56yearold punk icon who hates meat the cro mags singer and repeat ironman sticks to a plantbased diet because, he says, humans ingest the suffering of. The cro mags john joseph shows us that coping with difficult situations can be hard, but healthy living is the ultimate strategy. Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of new york. John joseph is a part of cro mags legacy and he is commemorating the release of age of quarrel with his band, fearless vampire killers. So, i knew this was not a book about cro mags, but more about john joseph himself and how he went from a starving child in foster care, to a passionate vegan. The cromags history of quarrel that led to the webster hall. The evolution of a cromagnon and millions of other books are available for. Vegan punk legend john joseph to appear on joe rogan. In 2003, john has been performing as cromags with a backup band of scrub musicians. Joseph is vivid in his writing and a lot more expressive than you might expect if you expected this to be short and clipped like his lyrics.
Ex cro mags frontman john joseph says no one is addressing. Back by popular demand, my main man and provocateuratlarge john joseph returns for his 6th appearance on the show to share more of his extraordinary story. Aug 03, 2018 musician, author, and ironman triathlete john joseph joined the joe rogan experience podcast to discuss a number of topics, many of which revolved around our food system. Vegan ironman and punk icon john joseph of the cromags. Punk legend, ironman athlete, and plantbased advocate john joseph has announced via twitter that he is scheduled to appear on the popular joe rogan podcast august 2. John joseph is a very wellknown figure in both the hardcore punk and vegan communities. May 29th, 2001 i filmed this using the clubs cameras. I highly recommended hardcore life of my own brilliantly unapologetic, harley is like a trapped pit bull biting his way out of the streets of new york, denmark and san francisco. The meat is for pussies and evolution of a cromagnon author takes a departure here delving into the benefits of a positive mental attitude pma. Aug 04, 2009 for a brief time, john and harley set aside their differences and reunited. You get knowledge and if you dont apply it, then youre nothing but an armchair philosopher. He just signed a quarter of a million book deal and just released an updated version of the.
The issues between the cromags are far from settled. This video is the first three songs from their first reunion show. Now im touring with my other band, bloodclot, and im performing at the same level i was at when i was 20 years old doing backflips off the stage. Fans can read about the history of the band in joseph s new book, the evolution of a cro magnon, which will be available this summer. The cromags history of quarrel that led to the webster. The vegan ironman diet of cromags john joseph yummy vegan. Former cromags frontman john joseph says that no one is addressing the real issue with the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic around the world. I first saw him in a you tube video of him making a vegan health smoothie. Like a jack in the box with an automatic reset button. The reallife diet of john joseph, the 56yearold punk.
The long overdue second installment with the homie the o. John joseph watering the seed that became bloodclot. I first met harley sometime in the late 70s in the schoolyard of ps 19. For the past three months, the cromags frontman has been inviting the public to join him on a walk through the lower east side or, more accurately, a stroll through his past. The hardliving frontman of the 80s punk rock band the cro mags, joseph may seem like an unlikely triathlete. Mar 21, 2019 as one of hardcores true ogs, john joseph has goto authority on the subject of pma, a. He is currently the vocalist of bloodclot and cro mags jm. They spent nearly seven years in one of new york state s worst foster homes surviving mental and physical abuse. In 2008, john joseph and mackie began playing shows under the cromags name with other established hardcore musicians such as craig setari from sick of it all on bass, and a. Rachel wass punk singer and athlete john joseph is. John joseph mcgowan is a punk rock singer from new york city, most famous for his work with the cromags in the 1980s. We met in midtown manhattan to catch up on what hes doing.
Jul, 2012 earlier today you read former cromags bassist harley flanagans retelling of the recent ruckus at a cromags show in new york that left two current members of the band stabbed. For a brief time, john and harley set aside their differences and reunited. Vegan ironman athlete and lead singer of the punk band cromags john joseph has released the pma effect, a book about positive mental. Either way, their music features some fantastically technical riffs that some how just make you head bang when you listen to it. John joseph performing in philadelphia with his band the cromags in july this year picture. John joseph is a punk rock singer from new york city, most famous for his work with the cromags in the 1980s. John joseph is a part of cromags legacy and he is commemorating the release of age of quarrel with his band, fearless vampire killers. As lead singer of legendary new york hardcore band cromags, hes used his status and platform to spread the word about the benefits of plantbased diets and pma positive mental attitude. An unapologetic vegan, he is the author of meat is for pussies, which attacks the myth that men need meat to be fit and strong. Interview with john joseph of cromags and bloodclot away. The hardliving frontman of the 80s seminal punk rock band the cromags, joseph may seem like an unlikely triathlete. Vegan ironman athlete and frontman of the longtime new york citybased hardcore punk band the cromags, john joseph, has released his third book. The evolution of a cromagnon by john joseph on spotify. I think that this is one of the hardest interviews that ive had to do.
Aug 26, 2018 back by popular demand, my main man and provocateuratlarge john joseph returns for his 6th appearance on the show to share more of his extraordinary story. The pioneering vocalist of the cromags and most recently bloodclot credits pma with helping him overcome homelessness, addiction, incarceration and more. Having turned his own life around on a plantbased diet, joseph has said his is a. In an email to metalsucks this morning, cromags vocalist john joseph offers a very different version of events all sic. In 2008, john joseph and mackie began playing shows under the cro mags name with other established hardcore musicians such as craig setari from sick of it all on bass, and a. Cro mags is a punk band who feature quite a level of thrash metal in the music that they write.
There are lots of interviews on line where you talk candidly about. John joseph understands that oral history beats anything ever written in textbook spiel. Sep 28, 2015 john joseph is a very wellknown figure in both the hardcore punk and vegan communities. The reallife diet of john joseph, the 56yearold punk icon. In his new autobiography, nyhc legend john bloodclot. Cromags is a punk band who feature quite a level of thrash metal in the music that they write. Jul 01, 2008 the evolution of a cro magnon is a superb read. In 2003, john has been performing as cro mags with a backup band of scrub musicians. Dann veroffentlichte harper collins 2014 sein buch. He is currently the vocalist of bloodclot and cromags jm. The evolution of a cromagnon, an album by john joseph on spotify. Earlier today you read former cromags bassist harley flanagans retelling of the recent ruckus at a cromags show in new york that left two current members of the band stabbed.
Cromags legal settlement results in two versions of cro. Assuming the mantle of historian, storyteller and professor of punk, hes. As one of hardcores true ogs, john joseph has goto authority on the subject of pma, a. Cromags legal settlement results in two versions of cromags john joseph and harley flanagan will each lead the separate outfits. And for the good people who have shown boundless enthusiasm for cro mags in friendship, and in their knuckleheaded misplaced partisan loyalty. Cromags john joseph talks new book, pma, becoming badass you were born to be if you dont apply knowledge, youre nothing but an armchair philosopher, singer says of philosophy behind the pma effect cromags john joseph. Dec 23, 2007 i first saw him in a you tube video of him making a vegan health smoothie. Vegan ironman champion john joseph on why meat is for. The music was brutal, but the message i sang was positive. Today, flanagan revealed that the suit has settled. John joseph is a punk rock singer, probably most famous for his work with the cromags. Cromags john joseph on new book, pma, instagram and ask. He is author of the evolution of a cro magnon and meat is for pussies. John joseph talks lawsuit over cromags name, his hatred.
John joseph, is the son of an alcoholic prizefighter and an extremely abused mother. Flanagan will take exclusive use of the cromags mark. Author, community activist, and cromags frontman john joseph recounts his personal. John is writing a new book and a screenplay and is an ironman triathlete.
The book is a raw and unapologetic autobiography about his life. May 06, 20 author, community activist, and cro mags frontman john joseph recounts his personal journey growing up punk on the streets of 1970s new york city and how he came to find inner peace. John joseph mcgowan born october 3, 1962 is a musician, author and ironman triathlete from new york city, most famous for his work as the lead singer of the cromags in the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. Mar 08, 20 john joseph swims, bikes and runs by day and stagedives by night. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
John joseph cro mags, bloodclot posted on july 11, 2017 by outofstephc. Interview with john joseph vocalist of the cromags. We recorded for the first time ninety episodes prior to this one. The point is, what separates finishers from quitters in any aspect of life is that finishers know how to silence the mind when it kicks up those demons of doubt. John joseph mcgowan born october 3, 1962 is a musician, author and ironman triathlete from new york city, most famous for his work as the lead singer of the cro mags in the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. The reallife diet of john joseph, the 56yearold punk icon who hates meat the cromags singer and repeat ironman sticks to a plantbased diet. Besides being the frontmen of the cromags, john joseph is an author known for his books the evolution of a cromagnon and meat is for pussies. He shared his recipes for almond flaxseed burgers and very berry peach crisp noelle carter. Jun 27, 2014 maybe you know him by the nickname bloodclot. Harley flanagan and john joseph settle cromags lawsuit. The cro mags history of quarrel that led to the webster hall stabbing. John joseph has overcome a series of obstacles in his life.
Jul 10, 2012 the violence that erupted at last friday nights cromags show at webster hall came as a shock, to be sure but to anyone familiar with the bands difficult history, that shock was. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the evolution of a cromagnon. So, i knew this was not a book about cro mags, but more about john joseph. The evolution of a cromagnon by john joseph goodreads. Cro mags frontman sets record straight regarding nyc. John joseph is a punk rock singer from new york city, most famous for his work with the cro mags in the 1980s.
John joseph swims, bikes and runs by day and stagedives by night. Last year, harley flanagan filed a suit against john joseph and mackie jayson for ownership of the cromags name. The most interesting aspects of it, for me, were not the details of the rise and fall of the cromags. My book, the evolution of a cromagnon, talks about the changing face of new york city, growing up in new york, being on the. Having struggled with abandonment, abuse, addiction, incarceration and homelessness, joseph found ways over time to turn his tragedy into triumph. Before fronting one of the most important bands in the underground punk scene, the cromags, john faced homelessness, addiction, betrayal and insanity. So, punknews interviewer john gentile sat down with joseph to get the inside info on the purpose of his new book, his view on spirituality, and whats good to eat. They have been doing their thing since 1981, which is when harley flanagan founded them. Apr 23, 2019 cro mags legal settlement results in two versions of cro mags john joseph and harley flanagan will each lead the separate outfits. In 2001 flanagan asked joseph to join him once again, but that was a short lived reunion and ended in 2002. Cromags john joseph talks new book, pma, becoming badass you were born to be. If he had only been the lead singer of the legendary cromags, his book would get enough attention for those who want to know more about the minutia of the eighties and nineties hardcore scene in new york, but john joseph was only a cromag for a part of his life and in his new autobiography, evolution of a cromagnon, john joseph not only. Ia ve been living vegetarian without meat fish and eggs for almost 30 years now.
Musician, author, and ironman triathlete john joseph joined the joe rogan experience podcast to discuss a number of topics, many of which revolved around our food system joseph, former frontman of the iconic 1980s hardcore punk band the cromags, is. Author, community activist, and cromags frontman john joseph recounts his personal journey growing up punk on the streets of 1970s new york city and how he came to find inner peace. John joseph is lead singer of the cro mags, which he cofounded in 1981. Former cromags frontman john joseph has called out bands who are asking their fans to buy their merchandise amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has. Cromags schedule a show, john joseph wrote another book. And for the good people who have shown boundless enthusiasm for cromags in friendship, and in their knuckleheaded misplaced partisan loyalty. The hardliving frontman of the 80s punk rock band the cromags, joseph. I dont really like to toot my own horn, but i will say that the cromags 1986 debut album spoke a lot of truths.
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