Reagan Youth
@reaganyouth.bsky.social
NYHC Punk Rock band with ❤️ of Anarchy, Unity & Peace through individuality with 🎶 Dave 👁 & Paul as our spiritual guide 🏴
⛓️💥VOLUME III IS OUT NOW⛓️💥
⛓️💥VOLUME III IS OUT NOW⛓️💥
Paul Cripple (Paul Bakija) of Reagan Youth is mentioned in today’s NY Post (Nov 25), right in the spirit of the classic 80s hit movie E.T., actor & friend @robert_macnaughton 😉 and, of course, Stranger Things, which features the song “Go Nowhere” in Season 1, Episode 2.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Paul Cripple (Paul Bakija) of Reagan Youth is mentioned in today’s NY Post (Nov 25), right in the spirit of the classic 80s hit movie E.T., actor & friend @robert_macnaughton 😉 and, of course, Stranger Things, which features the song “Go Nowhere” in Season 1, Episode 2.
During the final months of Paul Cripple’s (Paul Bakija) life, while he was receiving hospice care at Calvary Hospital in the north Bronx, NY, Paul made a host of new friends among the doctors & nurses there. Old friends from around NYC also stopped by regularly to visit him. /1
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
During the final months of Paul Cripple’s (Paul Bakija) life, while he was receiving hospice care at Calvary Hospital in the north Bronx, NY, Paul made a host of new friends among the doctors & nurses there. Old friends from around NYC also stopped by regularly to visit him. /1
During Reagan Youth’s reformation years (2006–2024), Paul Cripple (@paulbakija) was, of course, the driving force of the band and had established a dependable Tibbie X on bass from 2011–2023. However, the band had revolving members, particularly in the drummer and singer positions.
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
During Reagan Youth’s reformation years (2006–2024), Paul Cripple (@paulbakija) was, of course, the driving force of the band and had established a dependable Tibbie X on bass from 2011–2023. However, the band had revolving members, particularly in the drummer and singer positions.
These were taken at the gig where Reagan Youth played a matinee show with the Beastie Boys on the bill on November 20th, 1982, at CBGBs in NYC.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
These were taken at the gig where Reagan Youth played a matinee show with the Beastie Boys on the bill on November 20th, 1982, at CBGBs in NYC.
Here’s a #THROWBACK you might not know about 👀
On November 20th, 1982, Reagan Youth and the Beastie Boys played a matinee gig @ CBGB’s in NYC
On November 20th, 1982, Reagan Youth and the Beastie Boys played a matinee gig @ CBGB’s in NYC
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK you might not know about 👀
On November 20th, 1982, Reagan Youth and the Beastie Boys played a matinee gig @ CBGB’s in NYC
On November 20th, 1982, Reagan Youth and the Beastie Boys played a matinee gig @ CBGB’s in NYC
During the reformation years back in 2008, a show was booked in Long Island, NY. Just days before the event, two of the four members bailed, leaving the lineup in chaos. So Paul Cripple, with his punk-rock “fuck you” attitude, refused to cancel the show
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
During the reformation years back in 2008, a show was booked in Long Island, NY. Just days before the event, two of the four members bailed, leaving the lineup in chaos. So Paul Cripple, with his punk-rock “fuck you” attitude, refused to cancel the show
Reagan Youth fans, listen up!
Reagan Youth Live & Rare, Disorder Now! Anthology 1981–1984, The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order, A Collection of Pop Classics, The Poss Tapes 1981–1984 & Volume III are all streaming everywhere — can’t stress that enough! 🎧💥
Reagan Youth Live & Rare, Disorder Now! Anthology 1981–1984, The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order, A Collection of Pop Classics, The Poss Tapes 1981–1984 & Volume III are all streaming everywhere — can’t stress that enough! 🎧💥
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Reagan Youth fans, listen up!
Reagan Youth Live & Rare, Disorder Now! Anthology 1981–1984, The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order, A Collection of Pop Classics, The Poss Tapes 1981–1984 & Volume III are all streaming everywhere — can’t stress that enough! 🎧💥
Reagan Youth Live & Rare, Disorder Now! Anthology 1981–1984, The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order, A Collection of Pop Classics, The Poss Tapes 1981–1984 & Volume III are all streaming everywhere — can’t stress that enough! 🎧💥
During their reformation, Reagan Youth took a short break from live shows (2009–2010), and this gig marked their comeback with Kenny Young on vocals (“Lucky 7,” Vol. III). Also happened to be my (@madamestbeatrice.bsky.social)
birthday show — Nov 6, 2010 @ Party Expo, Brooklyn.
birthday show — Nov 6, 2010 @ Party Expo, Brooklyn.
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
During their reformation, Reagan Youth took a short break from live shows (2009–2010), and this gig marked their comeback with Kenny Young on vocals (“Lucky 7,” Vol. III). Also happened to be my (@madamestbeatrice.bsky.social)
birthday show — Nov 6, 2010 @ Party Expo, Brooklyn.
birthday show — Nov 6, 2010 @ Party Expo, Brooklyn.
Rare photo of David Rubinstein (aka Dave Insurgent) from the early–mid ’80s while studying film at The New School.
Paul Cripple (aka Paul Bakija) says Dave made a film he appeared in—one of several early works still missing. Hopefully, they’ll surface someday.
Paul Cripple (aka Paul Bakija) says Dave made a film he appeared in—one of several early works still missing. Hopefully, they’ll surface someday.
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rare photo of David Rubinstein (aka Dave Insurgent) from the early–mid ’80s while studying film at The New School.
Paul Cripple (aka Paul Bakija) says Dave made a film he appeared in—one of several early works still missing. Hopefully, they’ll surface someday.
Paul Cripple (aka Paul Bakija) says Dave made a film he appeared in—one of several early works still missing. Hopefully, they’ll surface someday.
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Here’s a #Throwback; October 29th, 1982 @ N.C.C.A.C., Bethlehem, PA w/ The Misfits
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Here’s a #Throwback; October 29th, 1982 @ N.C.C.A.C., Bethlehem, PA w/ The Misfits
🚨PSA: REAGAN YOUTH MUSIC IS STILL AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS🚨
October 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨PSA: REAGAN YOUTH MUSIC IS STILL AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS🚨
Not sure if this zine’s been mentioned, but Paul Cripple gave what’s believed to be his final (and very brief) interview in ‘Down the Punk Rock Highway’ by Jared Forman. Just search the title if you want a copy, it’s that easy.
— @madamestbeatrice.bsky.social
— @madamestbeatrice.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Not sure if this zine’s been mentioned, but Paul Cripple gave what’s believed to be his final (and very brief) interview in ‘Down the Punk Rock Highway’ by Jared Forman. Just search the title if you want a copy, it’s that easy.
— @madamestbeatrice.bsky.social
— @madamestbeatrice.bsky.social
Want Reagan Youth records? Just search “Reagan Youth records” online — tons of options. But for the real deal, go straight to Cleopatra Records: cleorecs.com/search?q=rea... Thanks for the support. Peace, love, and anarchy! 🏴
October 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Want Reagan Youth records? Just search “Reagan Youth records” online — tons of options. But for the real deal, go straight to Cleopatra Records: cleorecs.com/search?q=rea... Thanks for the support. Peace, love, and anarchy! 🏴
Reminder: ‘The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order’ & ‘A Collection of Pop Classics’ are still on all major streaming platforms. With ‘Punk Rock New York’ MIA, these two are the go-to — featuring tracks like ‘New Aryans’ & ‘Jesus Was a Communist’.
Peace, love & anarchy 🏴
Peace, love & anarchy 🏴
October 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Reminder: ‘The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order’ & ‘A Collection of Pop Classics’ are still on all major streaming platforms. With ‘Punk Rock New York’ MIA, these two are the go-to — featuring tracks like ‘New Aryans’ & ‘Jesus Was a Communist’.
Peace, love & anarchy 🏴
Peace, love & anarchy 🏴
Here’s a flyer that reads ‘Regan Youth’, a misspelling that drove Dave Insurgent up the wall. He couldn’t stand when people got the name of his band wrong.
8/26/1988 @ The Atlantic Beach Club, Virginia Beach, VA
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
8/26/1988 @ The Atlantic Beach Club, Virginia Beach, VA
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
October 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Here’s a flyer that reads ‘Regan Youth’, a misspelling that drove Dave Insurgent up the wall. He couldn’t stand when people got the name of his band wrong.
8/26/1988 @ The Atlantic Beach Club, Virginia Beach, VA
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
8/26/1988 @ The Atlantic Beach Club, Virginia Beach, VA
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
Here’s a #THROWBACK; 2007 circa somewhere in Massachusetts
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
October 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK; 2007 circa somewhere in Massachusetts
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
Here’s a #THROWBACK; 2007 circa somewhere in Massachusetts
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
October 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK; 2007 circa somewhere in Massachusetts
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
📷: Nicole Tammaro67
#ReformationYears
#ReaganYouth
Here’s a #THROWBACK from the reformation years, August 2014 Paul Bakija & @tibbie666x.bsky.social somewhere in Germany
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
October 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK from the reformation years, August 2014 Paul Bakija & @tibbie666x.bsky.social somewhere in Germany
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
#ReaganYouth
#FBF
Here's yet another #THROWBACK from the reformation years, September 24, 2006 @ Tompkins Square Park, NYC
There was some talk on stage about the movie ‘Airheads' at this event #IYKYK
There was some talk on stage about the movie ‘Airheads' at this event #IYKYK
September 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Here's yet another #THROWBACK from the reformation years, September 24, 2006 @ Tompkins Square Park, NYC
There was some talk on stage about the movie ‘Airheads' at this event #IYKYK
There was some talk on stage about the movie ‘Airheads' at this event #IYKYK
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK: September 25, 1981 @ A7, NYC.
Fun fact: Johnny Aztec, drummer from VOL. II, also played in the band Heart Attack.
Fun fact: Johnny Aztec, drummer from VOL. II, also played in the band Heart Attack.
September 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Here’s a #THROWBACK: September 25, 1981 @ A7, NYC.
Fun fact: Johnny Aztec, drummer from VOL. II, also played in the band Heart Attack.
Fun fact: Johnny Aztec, drummer from VOL. II, also played in the band Heart Attack.
Here’s yet another THROWBACK;
September 21, 1985 @ Rock Hotel, NYC
September 21, 1985 @ Rock Hotel, NYC
September 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Here’s yet another THROWBACK;
September 21, 1985 @ Rock Hotel, NYC
September 21, 1985 @ Rock Hotel, NYC
And now here’s a #THROWBACK; September 22, 1988 @ The Pipeline Newark, NJ w/ Bad Religion & L7 👀
Who attended this show?!?!
#ReaganYouth
Who attended this show?!?!
#ReaganYouth
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
And now here’s a #THROWBACK; September 22, 1988 @ The Pipeline Newark, NJ w/ Bad Religion & L7 👀
Who attended this show?!?!
#ReaganYouth
Who attended this show?!?!
#ReaganYouth
Remembering Paul ‘Cripple’ Bakija
March 19, 1964 - September 21, 2024 🥀
March 19, 1964 - September 21, 2024 🥀
September 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Remembering Paul ‘Cripple’ Bakija
March 19, 1964 - September 21, 2024 🥀
March 19, 1964 - September 21, 2024 🥀