Photographer: Rick Egan
![Brad L. Barker: Oct. 9, 1964–Feb. 4, 2023](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/brad-barker-1-1024x671.jpeg)
Brad L. Barker: Oct. 9, 1964–Feb. 4, 2023
A lifelong musician and artist, Brad was a crucial member of the Salt Lake City underground and alternative community and is remembered and mourned by many. Brad graced three covers of SLUG. Issue #38 features Brad and his life partner, Vickie Barker. Vickie says, “Brad was a social butterfly—very outgoing and friendly. I always kidded
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Feature Band: Wondercrash
Whether heard recorded or live, Wondercrash’s music says it all: guitar based rock n’ roll with the energy of a 95-mile-per-hour train wreck. … read more
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SLUG June Feature Band: Bad Yodelers
Bad Yodelers are one of the better things to come out of Salt Lake and are putting us on the musical map. If all goes well, we’ll see their next album soon. … read more
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Insight
Being drug-free is not the only thing Insight is shouting about—they feel just as strong about animal rights, unity, stopping racism, love and relationships. … read more
![Victims Willing: A Band You Can Count On](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2021-Brent-1984.jpg)
Victims Willing: A Band You Can Count On
Victims Willing aren’t really about anything, just five guys playing good rock and roll—No trends, no gimmicks and no hype, just solid music you can count on. … read more
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The Stench
After at least a case of beer and a long conversation on the social relevance of DEVO, Tom pulled out a tape. “Hey dude, check these guys out. Local boys.” … read more