new mydolls video: “as strange as mine”
We are proud to present a brand new video for an old song - one that speaks volumes of undying love for an individual at the center of CIA Records history - Really Red’s guitarist, Kelly Younger. Kelly’s guitar playing built a reputation that preceded him. Sadly, he passed away, leaving behind his wife, Linda Younger of mydolls, a daughter, son, beloved granddaughter, and countless other family and friends.
As Strange As Mine was written in 1983 by mydolls guitarist/vocalist Trish Herrera, in the back of a van while mydolls were touring that year with Really Red. It was an homage to Kelly, who inspired her to play her cords with power:
“In the 80’s and late 70’s, mydolls and Really Red toured together.
Really Red had been playing longer than mydolls and we looked up to them as mentors.
I first started playing guitar when I was 12 and I learned classical and folk music. When mydolls formed and I began to play guitar with the band, I felt like I needed to add power to what I was doing and learn how to play hard like Really Red’s guitarist, Kelly Younger. So, I asked Kelly to ‘Teach me punk rock guitar.’ Kelly just gave me that sly look and said, ‘You already know how to play guitar, just turn everything up and play.’
One day we were traveling with Really Red to play somewhere in Texas and I was in the back seat of the van watching Kelly drive and I wrote the lyrics to As Strange as Mine which later turned into a song.
Sadly, Kelly has passed and the world is out a great person, a great artist and a great teacher.
‘You said it was easy. Anyone can do it..’
Play it Loud, Kelly.”
~ Trish Herrera
