The Johnny Barnes Group - The Johnny Barnes Group (Live at the Rat 1977) (2020)

Original guitar-driven Boston Rock broadcast LIVE at midnight December 11, 1977 over the New England airways by powerhouse radio station WCOZ. It was a time when the Cars and the group Boston were breaking out and record labels were courting Boston bands, including The Johnny Barnes Group. The Rat in Kenmore Square next to Fenway Park, became the place to be. The Police, Blondie, Talking Heads, Runaways, Joan Jett, and one night at the Rat- Thin Lizzy joined Johnny on stage. Radio was king and the music was uncompromising and creative.Now, you can feel the excitement in this LIVE recording.