Recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco in 1976, before they were signed to the legendary Beserkley Records, The CBS Tapes captures the Rubinoos as the scrappy, bratty kids they were. It also shows the huge talent and energy of a young band near the beginning of their career, who believed they were unstoppable. This never before released recording is the perfect way to kick off the band’s 50th anniversary celebration. Songs performed include Jonathan Richman’s “Government Center,” “The Pepsi Generation,” commercial jingle, and several Rubinoos originals.
Yep Roc Records plans to continue celebrating 50 years of the Rubinoos, beyond this amazing artifact of these young punks, with the reissue of the self-titled debut album and their follow-up, From the Drawing Board, over the next 12 months. In addition, the Rubinoos plan to hit the road and play for their fans, as soon as it is safe to do so.