
I don't know why, but lately I can't stop thinking about Glenn Danzig. The other day I was listening to him in the car and realized that much as I have enjoyed his rad and scary tuneage lo these many years, the man himself remains a mystery. I knew the basics:
- He is really into Elvis
- He is really into Marilyn Monroe
- He is really into skulls
- He is little
- He is angry
- His likeness has inspired a line of action figures
What I did not know is that he is a native New Jersey-an, which proves my theory about New Jersey, namely that people who live there are almost always rad for some reason. Also, I did not know until recently that he had a
guest spot on my new favorite show,
Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Additionally I did not know that his real name was not Glenn Danzig. There are probably some other things I'm forgetting. The bottom line is that he basically rules and I sort of want to make friends with him. Even though I doubt he is into making friends per se.
As an aside, I was informed by none other than
Tiny Gines that contrary to my belief, Glenn's band Samhain (pronounces "Sah-way" fools) was not his first musical venture, but rather a brief and shining pitstop betwixt the Misfits and Danzig. Man, did I feel crunchy when she told me this.
Speaking of Samhain,
this song rules.
In lieu of becoming bosom buds with Glenn, I've decided that I will honor him by being him for Halloween. And maybe for St. Patrick's Day too.