Baby Strange (June 28, 1980) "Baby Strange a big hit at hot New Wave club" – The Morning Record and Journal Live Review

A lively and enthusiastic live review from the June 28, 1980 issue of The Morning Record and Journal (Meriden, Connecticut) praising the young New Wave band Baby Strange for their energetic performance at Ron’s Place in New Haven, with special mention of their powerful cover of Marc Bolan’s “Baby Strange”.

Publication: The Morning Record and Journal

Date: June 28, 1980

Country: United States

Section: Music Review / Live Report

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Jim Zebora reviews a packed show by the teenage New Wave band Baby Strange at Ron’s Place in New Haven. The quintet delivered a confident and engaging set, highlighted by their strong rendition of Marc Bolan’s “Baby Strange”. The reviewer notes the band’s striking visual style, solid musicianship, and the enthusiastic audience response despite the members’ young age.	Bold headline “Baby Strange a big hit at hot New Wave club” with dense review text by Jim Zebora. The page focuses on the band’s performance, stage presence, and future potential in the emerging New Wave scene. Classic 1980 newspaper review layout.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published on June 28, 1980 in the Connecticut paper The Morning Record and Journal, this review captures the grassroots energy of the early New Wave scene in small American clubs. The band’s choice to cover Marc Bolan’s “Baby Strange” connects the new generation of punk-influenced acts back to the glam rock legacy of T. Rex, showing Bolan’s enduring influence even years after his passing.	Event: Live club performance review Era: 1980 (Early New Wave era) Tone: Positive, energetic, supportive Photography: Text-focused review with possible band images in original layout RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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