Bators was the man who destroyed Rocket from the Tombs, from which he hijacked half the members to found one of the most influential American punk bands to have existed, The Dead Boys.

After the Dead Boys, American punk legend Stiv Bators embarked on a musical journey that saw him touch upon power pop during a brief solo career.


As the frontman for the Dead Boys, Stiv Bators terrorized audiences with his snotty, in-your-face punk rock style. But after the Dead Boys, Bators embarked on a musical journey that saw him touch upon power pop during a brief solo career. Stiv moved to Los Angeles and signed with Bomp! Records, Greg Shaw's label that released many seminal 70s West Coast punk and power pop groups such as the Weirdos and the Zeros.


Following the recent reissue of Bators’ classic album “Disconnected”, this compilation of rarities comprises alternative takes, b-sides and live recordings from this era. Hidden gems that are a true step forward into another unknown arena packing all the glare and attitude that remained from the last. The music is more similar to 60's power pop than the vicious punk rock that Bators became known for originally, while a member of The Dead Boys.


New generations continue to discover it. It still holds up very well and sounds as fresh and vibrant as ever.

Exclusive Record Store Day release. It includes a booklet with extensive notes by band member Frank Secich and rare photos.