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Interviews: John Joseph (Cro-Mags)
Posted on 2010-07-02 03:00:15
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Source: http://www.punknews.org/article/38901

If you saw John Joseph in the middle of NYC, you'd take one look at his web of faded tattoos, one look at his massive stature, and one look at his chiseled scowl and think to yourself, "That's one dude I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley!" But really, you wouldn't want to meet him in the debate hall either.


Nearly 30 years ago, Joseph was one of the founding members of the Cro-Mags, one of the first bands to blend hardcore and heavy metal. But beyond that, following in the footsteps of his mentor H.R. of Bad Brains, Joseph was also one of the first songwriters to bring spirituality to punk rock, which at the time, was plagued by a glut of nihilism (although Joseph is quick to point out that he's never pushed his beliefs on anyone). While many punk bands were wallowing in self destruction, Joseph, a practitioner of what is commonly referred to as Hare Krishna, espoused a positive life view, arguing for the better treatment of both the fellow man as well as one's own body.


Since then, he's espoused biting commentary on Monsanto corporation, explained his views on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, and brought the Cro-Mags back from the dead. Between staying active in the hardcore community for almost 30 years, running a healthy living center in one of New York's toughest neighborhood for almost a decade, and skewering multi-national corporations, its a wonder Joseph has time to do anything except breath. But somehow, he's managed to write Meat is for Pussies(available at www.meatisforpussies.org) a guide to healthy living. 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 what's good to eat.


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