“I don’t think we thought about anything. We just did it!” - Genny Schorr, about her groundbreaking LA punk band Backstage Pass
Back in February, we had an awesome chat with musician, stylist, and “All Roads Lead To Punk” author Genny Schorr (AKA Genny Body.) With her band Backstage Pass, she was one of the original LA punks; blending punk with glam rock as they terrorized the Sunset Strip and challenging gender roles. Then she was stylist to the stars at the legendary Strait Jacket boutique, dressing the likes of the Bangles, the Go-Gos, Linda Ronstadt, and so so many more. (Check out Kathy Valentine wearing custom Strait Jacket on slide 6!) Genny is a lifelong music and fashion lover and devoted mom. Through it all, she’s embodied the punk spirit: doing it yourself and not giving a hoot what anyone else thinks! She’s not just “Genny-body,” she’s a trailblazer with a story to tell.
Plus: Emma recounts the mystery of the multiplying shelf screws? “Backstage Pass: An Interview with Genny Schorr” is available now wherever you stream your podcasts 🎸
(Episode starts at 3:54)
Sources used for this episode:
Genny Schorr, “All Roads Lead To Punk” (2025)
“All Roads Lead To Punk: Genny Schorr INTERVIEW” Ugly Things Podcast, 1/20/2026
Jen B. Larson, “Genny Schorr Sees Glitter on the Sidewalk and Stars in Her Eyes in Her New Book, All Roads Lead to Punk” Punk Globe Magazine, 10/2025
“Dr. Martens Presents: Women in Punk, Los Angeles” (dir. Alison Roberto, 10/28/2021)
Songs in this episode:
Chubby Checker - “The Twist” (1958)
Elvis Presley - “What’d I Say” (1964)
The Beatles - “Girl” (1965)
The Leaves - “Hey Joe” (1965)
*Dr. Feelgood - “Riot in Cell Block Number Nine” (1975)
The Ramones - “Blitzkrieg Bop” (1975)
The Damned - “Neat Neat Neat” (1977)
Backstage Pass - “Legend” (1977)
Genny Schorr and The Boys - “Luckiest Boy In The World” (1982)
Visit Genny’s website here: http://www.gennyschorr.com
Genny’s Instagram: @backstagepass1977
Buy “All Roads Lead To Punk” with Backstage Pass’s “Legend” single from HoZac Books:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/pre-order-all-roads-lead-to-punk-book-7-record-set-by-genny-schorr/
Eden’s non-profit: http://www.juniorhighlosangeles.com
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