The Dehumanizers – “Kill Lou Guzzo” (Audio) - Video
PUBLISHED: Mar 04, 2017
DESCRIPTION: From the EP of the same title, released in 1986.
The Dehumanizers were one of the opening acts for the Circle Jerks at a concert at the Gorilla Gardens in Seattle. The show was shut down by police, and a riot ensued. The next day, KIRO-TV commentator Lou Guzzo took to the air to deliver a rant against punk rockers. John “Mort” Mortensen of The Dehumanizers obtained a tape of Guzzo’s commentary, which inspired the band to create the title track for their debut EP, featuring samples of Guzzo’s editorial segment. KIRO filed a lawsuit to stop distribution of the EP, but the suit was unsuccessful, and actually had the effect of promoting the EP and the fledgling band.