James Knapp, Author at HARDTIMES

August 12, 2023

Melinda Stumkins November 14, 1982 - August 4, 2023 Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Melinda Stumkins was a devoted wife,…

August 5, 2023

Stern Hanson March 4, 1962 - July 29, 2023 Born in Reno, Nevada, Stern Hanson was amongst the most dedicated…

August 4, 2023

Being an active member of the punk scene requires developing a variety of different skills. And after a long and…

July 29, 2023

Lubomir Karashenko July 15, 1976 - July 22, 2023 Lubomir Karashenko was born on a desolate stretch of Ukrainian tundra…

July 22, 2023

Diane Cranford January 29, 1951 - July 14, 2023 Born in Odessa, Texas, Diane Cranford was raised by local rodeo…

July 19, 2023

If you’ve ever been sad, and in the moment Elliott Smith seemed like a bit much to deal with, then…

July 15, 2023

Donald Sheffield June 4, 1990 - July 5, 2023 Born in Bennington, Vermont, Donald Sheffield was raised in a paper…

July 9, 2023

For many Bay Area punks Lookout! Records was the catalyst that helped foment the local scene into a much larger…

July 8, 2023

Death is the only thing certain in life, and if you're a true punk you die a lot younger than…

June 28, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Penn. — Self-proclaimed “DIY bro” Clifton Mansfield reportedly concocted a convoluted and completely fictitious backstory as to how…