> questioning the legitimacy of cheap modern practices.

that’s a valid question, with which I agree completely!

…cheap disposability was already well under way by 1985, and the electronics inside the “Spirit of St. Louis” radio are a perfect example

has everything to do with your point — the electronics are at best an afterthought

The novelty radios they sold at Sharper Image used the cheapest sweatshop-manufactured crap they could get their hands on.

that’s your prerogative, fake is fake

it’s deceiving — the electronics are as cheaply made as they get; this is just fake “vintage” enclosure design (like Crosley)

great sub, but OP’s radio’d be considered off-topic there

you mind asking him if he remembers Lacey? Dude was basically the king of the “scene” when I was hanging out; just curious if your husband was around around the same timeframe

First time I heard of GWAR was when my friend got us tickets to see them in 1987 or 88 — we drove from Detroit to the Tam O’ Shanter skating rink outside Toledo, OH; the stage was made from plywood & milk crates.

At one point, they were playing while skating around the rink on rollerskates (except for the drummer, of course)

P.S. yo what’s up 80’s Toledo punks‽