you may not remember peter perrett — lead singer of 70s rock band the only ones and writer of what'sded. and there's much that he doesn't remember himself. it was thought he'd chosen drugs over everything else, but now he's back with his first solo album, and to critical acclaim. so, how did he resurrect himself and his career? our culture editor stephen smith went to meet him for his first tv interview since the 90s. is this your stage gear, by the way, or do you... umm, it's what i got up in, you know. right. well, peter, it's very nice see you. i suppose some people will be amazed to see you. yes, i like to be unpredictable. you know, i surprised myself by actually returning and making an album, yeah. # it's how the west was won. # at the point of a gun. # like they've always done # accompanied by his sons, peter perrett is back, with perhaps the most unexpected solo album of the year. it has the political bite and dark sardonic humour that his patient fans will remember him for. # just like everybody else i'm in love with kim kardashian # she's taking over from jlo as my number o

it's everything you want in a fourth of july perrette and the corrals -- fourth of july parade and the crowds are amazing. >> reporter: i can't wait. up into alameda in the past. that one is fantastic. i saw a guy riding a bull last year this year i can't wait to see what danville has in store. it's going to be a blast. >>> san francisco will celebrate the fourth of july with its annual fireworks spectacular over the waterfront. that shook is underway at 9:30 pm. >>> we will show you a list of other independence day celebrations. concord is beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 am. that will be followed by police officer association fun run in a parade attending. san jose is celebrating the 10th year of its rose, white and blue parade. that begins at 10 am at lincoln high school. one of the oldest independence day parade is in vallejo. the 164th annual fourth of july parade starts at 10 am at tennessee and broadway. the theme is red white and blue jubilee. we posted a list of the events happening today on our homepage, ktvu.com. >>> everyone out there i'm sure want to know how the