Blackboard Jungle

June 7, 2023

LIVE on SUNSET … Blackboard Jungle jam with BulletBoys singer at their final Viper Room show while Zebra fills the Whisky-A-Go-Go to capacity

“Our manager, the late Kim Fowley, told us we needed to sing about our generation that moved out after GNR.” — Blackboard Jungle bassist Britt Pennella “I can’t even believe that the band is still alive. I’m the youngest, and I’m 68” — Randy Jackson of Zebra “‘I was just a fresh young thing when I waved goodbye to everything/Sure was great so glad to know ya lost myself in California” – Lyrics from the Blackboard[…]

June 7, 2022

MORE RIOT THAN QUIET – Rudy Sarzo returns for Quiet Riot at Whisky, while Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion at Viper

HOLLYWOOD — Just 37 years after leaving Quiet Riot during the height of the pioneering pop metal band’s prime, Rudy Sarzo made his grand return Saturday at the famed Whisky before an overflow crowd of more than 400. Arguably among Rock’s greatest bass players ever, Sarzo is 71 but has kept in shape and still has the licks to bring super hits “Bang Your Head” and “Cum on Feel The Noize” to life. The Whisky[…]

June 4, 2019

TWO FOR ONE, TWICE THE FUN … Blackboard Jungle celebrates 17th rock reunion weekend at Viper Room

TWO FOR ONE, TWICE THE FUN Blackboard Jungle celebrates 17th rock reunion weekend at Viper Room HOLLYWOOD — Let the good times roll in Los Angeles, as almost-famous Blackboard Jungle celebrated its 17th annual rock and roll reunion weekend in grand style. Stretched for the first time to two nights of rock at the famed Viper Room on Sunset Strip, Blackboard Jungle capped the festivities with a stirring performance Saturday, June 1 before[…]

May 5, 2019

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Jetboy’s Billy Rowe and Blackboard Jungle’s Britt Pennella preview annual reunion

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Jetboy’s Billy Rowe and Blackboard Jungle’s Britt Pennella preview annual reunion weekend with Swingin’ Thing, The Fizzy Bangers and more HOLLYWOOD, California — My how time flies when you’re having fun. That’s the plan once again for the 17th annual Blackboard Jungle reunion scheduled for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Viper Room back once again on the Sunset Strip. That’s right. The event has been pushed[…]

May 30, 2016

Former Sunset Strip local standouts Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and others pack the Viper Room

‘THERE IS NOTHING BUT LOVE’ Former Sunset Strip local standouts Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and others pack the Viper Room in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — It was just like old times on the Sunset Strip on Saturday for the annual Blackboard Jungle reunion fest at Viper Room, as a packed house celebrated with an attractive rock bill that included Swingin’ Thing and the first-ever performance of The Image Nation. The Image Nation went[…]

April 24, 2016

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE … The 14th annual reunion is set for Viper Room

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE REUNION — WE GOT FUN AND GAMES The 14th annual reunion also features Swingin Thing, Image Nation and Brent Muscat’s Alley Cats on May 28 at Viper Room in L.A. LOS ANGELES — Fourteen years ago, Hollywood underground rock favs Blackboard Jungle staged a reunion that was so successful, the band decided to do it again. And again. Blackboard Jungle never stopped, actually. The foursome gets together for one night at[…]

March 23, 2016

VIPER ROOM … Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and The Image Nation set for annual reunion show

VIPER ROOM Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and The Image Nation set for annual reunion show Facebook — Hollywood California will once again play host to the annual Blackboard Jungle reunion show. This year the event will be at the “Viper Room” on Saturday May 28th 2016. Blackboard Jungle bassist and co-founder Britt Pennella recently appeared on The Joe Howard Show podcast. The interview is a fun listen HERE as Pennella catches up with long time friend[…]

September 5, 2015

TALES FROM THE SUNSET STRIP Blackboard Jungle’s Britt Pennella looks back with Inappropriate Earl

TALES FROM THE SUNSET STRIP Blackboard Jungle’s Britt Pennella looks back with Inappropriate Earl Inappropriate Earl — Join me as I interview bassist Britt Pennella of Blackboard Jungle who were one of the great Sunset Strip Bands in the late 80’s/early 90’s that sneaked in just before grunge came along!! Britt is awesome and doesn’t hold back so sit back and enjoy his wild Sunset Strip stories.