Here’s a mid-afternoon tribute to this satirical glam rocker and his reflectively clad Glass Gypsies. Aside from being known for lying to the press, Bobby Conn’s magnificent ability of colliding sugary pop melodies with rhythmically glorious beats is what he should be known for. Throw a few political lines into the mix, and you’ve got the recipe for a crazy, unique and peppy listening.

Bobby Conn – Bus No. 243

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Bobby Conn – Relax

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Notably worth noting: Avant savant Jim O’Rourke produced Conn’s 2001 release The Golden Age.