Dina Douglass Punk Photography

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Monkey from The Adicts recently posted a few old flyers featuring this image so I thought I’d post, too, as it’s one of ...
08/17/2026

Monkey from The Adicts recently posted a few old flyers featuring this image so I thought I’d post, too, as it’s one of my very favorites.

Generous to any photographer, Monkey has long been a favorite subject of mine, and I feel lucky he and the band were so kind to me when I was a teenager. I must have shot them at least 10 different times. Maybe more.

Alison Braun recently posted a wonderful photo that she captured right before I took this one, and it’s amazing how just one or two seconds can entirely change a composition. And add to a story.

My forthcoming book - Shot as a Teen - features 10 pages of Adicts images, including this one. I’ve lately been restoring a number of unseen images from my huge collection of early Adicts photos, so I’m looking forward to sharing them with everyone.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐒 🃏 M O N K E Y 🃏 The Punk Rock Museum Olympic Auditorium punkrockpictures Alison Braun

Wullie Buchan drums for The Exploited on June 1, 1984, at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Wattie’s younger ...
08/10/2026

Wullie Buchan drums for The Exploited on June 1, 1984, at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Wattie’s younger brother left the band in 2024, replaced by Gary “G-Man” Sullivan. Wish I knew more about him, but I don’t. Just thought this was some cool history.
Wullie Buchan Matt Morris Punk Pin Badges The Punk Rock Museum Olympic Auditorium

I took this photo of TSOL’s Jack Grisham on the set of Suburbia. This quick photo of him walking away was a grab shot th...
07/23/2026

I took this photo of TSOL’s Jack Grisham on the set of Suburbia. This quick photo of him walking away was a grab shot that actually came out quite blurry and was thus relegated to a sad life in a box. I’ve been hoping technology would one day help me salvage this photo, and that day has finally come.

I only took a few photos while I was on set as a paid extra. I have one of Stevo. A few of Jack. One of Penelope Spheeris. A few crowd shots. Needless to say, I’ve always hoped that this one might be saved.

Presence can’t really be taught. You either have it or you don’t. And Jack has always had it. Though I only recently met Jack for the first time, I’ve since had the great pleasure of chatting with him on at least one other occasion. As I’m sure anyone would agree, Jack is an utterly lovely human and as eminently entertaining now as ever.

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Jack. Preferably not only spent in a car, waiting for your beautiful wife.
Jack Grisham TSOL The Punk Rock Museum

Cal Morris from Discharge gives Brandon Cruz from Dr. Know a hug backstage at the Olympic Auditorium on December 9, 1983...
07/17/2026

Cal Morris from Discharge gives Brandon Cruz from Dr. Know a hug backstage at the Olympic Auditorium on December 9, 1983. This legendary show included Social Distortion, MDC, The Dicks and Decry, and was put together by Gary Tovar at Goldenvoice.
brandonjak The Punk Rock Museum Olympic Auditorium Gary Tovar

The always incredible Mike Magrann from CH3 was kind enough to send me a signed copy of his latest book, Tin Knocker, an...
07/16/2026

The always incredible Mike Magrann from CH3 was kind enough to send me a signed copy of his latest book, Tin Knocker, and I have to say that it’s a fantastic read. Mike is such an amazing writer and he has so many wonderful stories. Plus, he and his beautiful wife Karen M are just the best people.

I actually brought this book with me to Jury Duty on Monday but was forced to pay attention, so couldn’t actually read as much as I’d hoped. But I can’t wait to get back to this follow-up to Mike’s fantastic Miles Per Gallon.

Be sure to pick up a copy of Tin Knocker at the DiWulf Publishing web site because punk history needs to live at your house.
Mike Magrann DiWulf Publishing House

I’m a few days late for Monkey’s birthday, but thought this unseen image might be a fitting one to wish him all the good...
07/01/2026

I’m a few days late for Monkey’s birthday, but thought this unseen image might be a fitting one to wish him all the good things. This photo was taken December 3, 1983, when The Adicts played Fairmount Hall in San Diego. I truly hope you had a great one, Monk.
🃏 M O N K E Y 🃏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐒 The Punk Rock Museum

Black Flag’s Henry Rollins strikes a pose at the Ukrainian Culture Center on December 10, 1982. On this night, the Black...
05/28/2026

Black Flag’s Henry Rollins strikes a pose at the Ukrainian Culture Center on December 10, 1982. On this night, the Black Flag lineup included Henry, Greg Ginn, Chuck Dukowski, Chuck Biscuits and Dez Cadena.

There’s a video of this show floating around on YouTube (see the MickMod account), and I think I can see my camera popping into frame off to the right. I know that Robbie Robinson, Marla Watson and I must have been standing quite close to one another, as we all have photos from the same vantage point. The video is dark but I can definitely see Earl Liberty in a few shots as well.

This early Goldenvoice show included D.O.A., the Minutemen and the Descendents. D. Boon lost his life in 1985 when a left rear wheel axle broke into a million shards of tragedy and unfulfilled promise.

I’m a few days late for World Goth Day but thought those who celebrate might enjoy this photo of Specimen, which was tak...
05/27/2026

I’m a few days late for World Goth Day but thought those who celebrate might enjoy this photo of Specimen, which was taken at the Alexandria Hotel in Hollywood on December 22, 1983.

The show was promoted by Gary Tovar at Goldenvoice, with Joseph Brooks (Vinyl Fe**sh founder and renowned birder) spinning vinyl. The band was incredibly kind to pose for me after Gary allowed me to visit their hotel room. How I wish I remembered one thing that was said, but I was too young to commit to memory conversations that might have mattered in hindsight.

I had trouble finding photos of the band with names included, but if my research hasn’t failed me, this image features Jonny Slut, Olli Wisdom, Jon Klein, Kev Mills and Chris Bell. Jonny, I still owe you that bit of history.

I’ve always enjoy finding quiet moments in unexpected places. We all have our vulnerabilities and little habits, but man...
05/22/2026

I’ve always enjoy finding quiet moments in unexpected places. We all have our vulnerabilities and little habits, but many of those are hidden from public view. I suppose that’s one reason I love this photo of a comforting habit surfacing just before the next band.

The bill was Social Distortion, The Vandals, MIA and Mad Parade at the Pomona Valley Auditorium on February 1, 1985. I wish I knew this guy’s name but I don’t. I have a few other photos of him so I’m sure someone will chime in with his details soon. For now, just thought I’d post this thoughtful moment instead of the chaotic crowd shot that I was thinking about posting.

The smoking Debbie Harry doppelganger at the right corner is just a bonus.

Wattie takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I took this photo when The Exploited played at the Olympic Auditorium on Ju...
04/28/2026

Wattie takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I took this photo when The Exploited played at the Olympic Auditorium on June 1, 1984. Opening bands included DOA, Bad Religion, Kraut and Love Canal.

I have several images of Wattie crawling away from the crowd during this show, but this photo exists only on a proof sheet. The three-frame negative strip that featured this image is sadly nowhere to be found. Enter a hi-res flatbed scanner and I’m happy to say this image has now been rescued.

This show was a monster, with the venue packed to the gills. You can see the late Big Frank’s arm in the upper left as he tries to pull Wattie away from the crowd.

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