As I venture deeper into '80s musical territory, I also need the garage sounds of that decade. Thee Mighty Caesars is a name I remember from the indy record stores, a Billy Childish group. Billy Childish is a prolific artist who sports a fine handlebar moustache.

from http://www.last.fm/music/Thee+Mighty+Caesars

Thee Mighty Caesars were a primitive garage punk group, formed by Billy Childish in 1985 after the demise of The Milkshakes. They influenced many American bands, especially The Mummies, and Sub Pop groups. They were arguably the group that brought about the resurgence of garage rock.

Just one of garage punk poet Billy Childish’s many bands, Thee Mighty Caesars differ little from Childish’s standard output — energetic, inspired, raw, amateurish garage punk rock & roll with a reluctance to sacrifice spontaneous expression for self-editing. After stints in The Pop Rivits and Thee Milkshakes, Childish briefly worked with the Delmonas in 1984, but then formed Thee Mighty Caesars with Milkshakes’ John Agnew (bass) and Bruce Brand (drums). Between 1985 and 1990, Thee Mighty Caesars released nine albums (many of which are now out of print), one EP, and two compilations. After their self-titled debut, drummer Brand left and was replaced by ex-Prisoners Graham Day; in 1986, the Caesars added Sarah (Delmonas) and Fay (Makin’ Time; organ, vocals) for Acropolis Now. This lineup held until 1990, when Agnew chose to spend his time as a soundman for the James Taylor Quartet. Graham Day resumed work with the Prime Movers, while Childish concentrated on side projects and a new band, Thee Headcoats.

Great low-fi rocking stuff! I still have all my original vinyl as well as the 45's for thee Mighty Caesers, The Milkshakes, Pop Rivets, Buff Medways and his solo records. Yeah, like all good standing music geeks, I bought everything when it came out~

I would check out the other side projects as well: Thee Headcoatees (as well as the solo albums and 45's by Holly Golightly, Kyra, Ludella Black and Bongo Debbie), Graham Day & The Gaolers (a new project featuring Graham with members of The Woggles), James Taylor Quartet (the first two albums Money Spyder & Blow Up) and the Delmonas.

Ditto all the positive stuff about Childish and his various projects. Especially want to mention that "In Blood" by Billy Childish & Holly Golightly is a must-have in both artists' catalogs.

Willy, is the James Taylor Quartet that you mention the UK acid jazz group?

Yes, that is the same James Taylor Quartet. Before they struck out on the acid jazz tip, their first two albums were in the vein of garage rock meets 60's hipster jazz (think cool soundtracks like Blow Up/Our Man Flint). Very cool albums to get if you can find them. I was able to see the band live a couple of times back in the day and they were just amazing! Complete with go-go dancers!

And Lawrence is right, In Blood is a must have!

There's a slew of Acid Jazz label anniversary reissues on CD out now, incl. JTQ.