Episode 43: Jonny Wagon - "Better Off Dead" (1985)

If Jerry Lee had a baby with Tina Turner… 

After locally fueling the clubs and bars with soulful rock and roll, The Sons of Tennessee have stripped down to the heart and soul of it all, “the roots”. André Carrera on the doghouse, Dr. Bob scaling the Gretch and Jonny holding down the rhythm and pipes... Down home boogie woogie through the veins of  legend. “No filler, all killer”,  with heart and soul.

"Better Off Dead" (1985): After being dumped by his girlfriend, Lane Meyer contemplates numerous suicide attempts which fail in spectacular fashion. His actions catch the attention of a French foreign exchange student who decides to help him overcome his pain & enjoy his weird, wonderful life.

Written & Directed by Savage Steve Holland. Starring John Cusack, Diane Franklin, Amanda Wyss, and Curtis Armstrong.