Chris Connelly

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to announce the second interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite artists. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal musicians. This time I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Chris Connelly. Chris Connelly is a Scottish-born musician and author who is widely known for his work with Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Pigface, and a other highly influence electro-industrial bands during the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He has since established himself as respected solo artist and singer-songwriter. To this day, Connelly continues to write new material and has released several poignant solo albums.

In 2008, Connelly published a memoir of his early years in the music industry titled, Concrete, Bulletproof, Invisible, and Fried: My Life As A Revolting Cock. The book is “superbly written, funny, irreverent, and a downright scary memoir” at times. I highly suggest you buy the book and take the trip. Chris Connelly is a unique artist with an interesting career/life. I have been listening to his music since I was about 13. Anyway, check it out!

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The Jesus Lizard @ Union Transfer (Photo by Andy Jillson)

The Jesus Lizard performed for a rabid crowd at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2019 — I, Andy Jillson, was there having a rock ‘n’ roll catharsis. This was my fourth time seeing The Jesus Lizard live, but it was undoubtedly one of the most memorable. David Yow captivated the audience, the band punished their instruments, and we all loved every second of it.

Continue reading below for my full concert review and more shots from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

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The Jesus Lizard @ Union Transfer (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Pigface @ Baltimore Soundstage (Photo by Andy Jillson)

Pigface performed at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on November 20, 2019 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there rocking out and taking pictures. This was about my eight or ninth time seeing Pigface live, but undoubtedly the most memorable. I was invited onstage by Martin Atkins to play the drums on his kit for the encore song, “Suck.” Mind-blowing. Surreal. Magical. Continue reading below for full concert review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Pigface @ Baltimore Soundstage (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Pigface @ Baltimore Soundstage (Photo by Brad Price)

Pigface performed at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland on November 20, 2019 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Brad Price was there to capture some of the chaotic industrial magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Pigface — and Brad is our guide. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Brad Price.

Pigface @ Baltimore Soundstage (Photo by Brad Price)