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by David Gebroe
The deep-dive podcast for music obsessives that gives maniacs like you and me the chance to connect with a brotherhood obsessed with rating the entire discography of every single artist and band that ever mattered. You’ll gain a comprehensive knowledge of an act’s history and output in the time it takes to listen to a single LP! Don't miss your favorite artists reduced to music geeks as they rate their favorite artists’ records...not to mention their own! Ready to be flooded with music recommendations and connect to a brotherhood of friends?
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- 3 days ago12 min
Quicksilver Part 7: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me (Interview Part 4) (Ep. 279B)
For the full, ad-free, 52-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti The Free Version: https://linktr.ee/discograffiti Purchase the complete 8-episode Quicksilver Messenger Service series at a discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2344637 New to the show? Start with Quicksilver Messenger Service Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000786453400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a3jAVXYg4cwGpHG4hDny8?si=5PcSAvHOR2O358URyr3vRg&utm_source=copy-link The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with last man standing David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release. This is Part 7 of the series—and part 4 of my discussion with David—in which we cover the time period during which Nicky Hopkins & Dino Valenti joined the band, and they recorded Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me. Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The stylistic hard left taken by the band after Gary Duncan split; His relationship with the legendary Girl Freiberg; Dino joins the band; His experience relocating to Hawaii to record two albums at a Boy Scout camp that didn’t even have electricity; The big falling-out that happened out there; Cipollina’s departure and his post-Quicksilver musical activity; One of the craziest arrest stories I’ve ever heard; And an in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Graham Nash Reveals The Full Story Behind Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young’s 1974 Stadium Tour (Ep. 279)
For the full, ad-free, 51-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the full Graham Nash series at a discount: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1635660 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, Graham Nash dissects the extravagant lunacy that accompanied CSNY’s 1974 stadium tour, which Crosby referred to as “The Doom Tour”. Discograffiti’s Wild Tales: The Graham Nash Interview Series tackles every last release Graham ever had a hand in creating, including CSN/Y, C&N, and his solo career, detailing a history almost too wild to be believed. Here are just a few of the many things that Graham discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: A laundry list of the various excesses in which the four men indulged on that tour; Good times and horror stories involving the copious cocaine imbibed that summer; The band members’ wild personal trips during that tour, including Stills’ ornate fantasy life as a clandestine operative in the jungles of Vietnam; Graham’s personal hang time with Neil Young after the tour; And an in-depth deep dive on the music made for the CSNY box set 1974 CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Jefferson Airplane Part 25: The David Freiberg Jefferson Starship Interview (Part 1: The 1970s) (Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, & Earth) (Ep. 278B)
For the full, ad-free, 38-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti The Free Version: https://linktr.ee/discograffiti Purchase the 32-episode Jefferson Airplane series at a 33% discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2123066 New to the show? Start at Jefferson Airplane Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000765230378 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l7O6r4JMTfH7FsGT3EXj3?si=AE4HUYPKSs2Ymc1I8TdSKQ The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-episode-1-1-156815363 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release. Part 25 of the series features David Freiberg giving his impressions of Jefferson Starship’s 1970s era, from 1970’s Blows Against The Empire sessions to the band’s dissolution in late 1978. Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: David’s attempts to keep Jefferson Airplane together; His favorite record from the Starship’s first era; His favorite of the two Starship eras overall; What happened at that 1978 gig in Germany; His favorite Marty Balin moment ever; How his classic song “Jane” was born; And an overview of Blows Against The Empire, Baron Von Tollbooth, Manhole, and the four albums released by the 1970s iteration of Jefferson Starship: Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, and Earth. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. https://www.patreon.com
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Quicksilver Part 6: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Happy Trails (Interview Part 3) (The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service Series) (Ep. 278)
For the full, ad-free, 38-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the complete 8-episode Quicksilver Messenger Service series at a discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2344637 New to the show? Start with Quicksilver Messenger Service Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000786453400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a3jAVXYg4cwGpHG4hDny8?si=5PcSAvHOR2O358URyr3vRg&utm_source=copy-link The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with last man standing David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release. This is Part 6 of the series—and part 3 of my discussion with David—in which we cover the time period during which Quicksilver Messenger Service recorded their classic sophomore album, Happy Trails. Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The obscure single they recorded in between albums one and two; The piecemeal techniques with which they assembled the entire record; The parts of Happy Trails on which the band is playing while high on LSD; Whether David prefers this or the debut; Gary Duncan’s own take on dealing with his drug struggles; And an in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Happy Trails. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Jefferson Airplane Part 24: Jefferson Starship Takes Off! The Full Story Behind Jefferson Starship Mk. I (Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, & Earth) (Ep. 277B)
For the full, ad-free, 48-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the 32-episode Jefferson Airplane series at a 33% discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2123066 New to the show? Start at Jefferson Airplane Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000765230378 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l7O6r4JMTfH7FsGT3EXj3?si=AE4HUYPKSs2Ymc1I8TdSKQ The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-episode-1-1-156815363 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release. Part 24 of the series covers a wildly eventful five-year period—from Baron Von Tollbooth & The Chrome Nun’s May 1973 release to Jefferson Starship’s dissolution in late 1978—in the style of an audiobook. Here are just a few of the many things discussed in this episode of Discograffiti: How Grace’s first solo album directly led to the formation of Jefferson Starship; The fruits of the Starship’s first-ever session; The process of Marty Balin tip-toeing back into the Jefferson fold; Hot Tuna: The Metal Years; The Marty miracle that was “Miracles”; Paul and Grace break up; Hot Tuna break up; The show in Germany that precipitated the break up of Jefferson Starship Mk. I; And an overview of the four albums that iteration of the band released: Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, and Earth. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. https://www.patre
- 3 weeks ago20 min
Quicksilver Part 5: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Debut Album (Interview Part 2) (The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service Series) (Ep. 277)
For the full, ad-free, 47-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the complete 8-episode Quicksilver Messenger Service series at a discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2344637 New to the show? Start with Quicksilver Messenger Service Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000786453400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a3jAVXYg4cwGpHG4hDny8?si=5PcSAvHOR2O358URyr3vRg&utm_source=copy-link The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with last man standing David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release. Prepare yourselves: Lenny Kaye’s the wind up, and David Freiberg is very much the pitch. This is Part 5 of the series—and part 2 of my discussion with David—in which we cover the time period during which Quicksilver Messenger Service recorded their classic self-titled debut album. Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The group’s collective reluctance toward signing with a label, after all their friends’ bands had hit the big time; The massive volume of local gigs they played in the Bay Area; The band’s first release as a 4-piece outfit, on the original soundtrack album for the film Revolution; The unintended positive consequence for the band when Jim Murray split after Monterey; The life-changing LSD experience that begat David’s “The Fool”; And an in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Quicksilver Messenger Service. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe
- 3 weeks ago11 min
Jefferson Airplane Part 23: Jack Casady Goes Track For Track On Long John Silver (Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive Series) (Ep. 276B)
For the full, ad-free, 35-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the 32-episode Jefferson Airplane series at a 33% discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2123066 New to the show? Start at Jefferson Airplane Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000765230378 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l7O6r4JMTfH7FsGT3EXj3?si=AE4HUYPKSs2Ymc1I8TdSKQ The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-episode-1-1-156815363 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release. Part 23 of the series features Jack and I (in his penultimate contribution to this series) doing a deep dive on the songs off the band’s final studio album for almost twenty years, Long John Silver. Here are just a few of the many things that Jack discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: Why Jack never wrote a solo composition for the Airplane beyond the title track of this album; Jack’s defense of this late-in-the-game attempt by the band to pull it together one last time; A paean to Papa John Creach’s contribution to the band; Jack’s thoughts on the twin poke-to-the-eyes of the Catholic Church on the record; And an in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Long John Silver. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
- 4 weeks ago20 min
Quicksilver Part 4: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Early Days (Interview Part 1) (The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service Series) (Ep. 276)
For the full, ad-free, 51-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Purchase the complete 8-episode Quicksilver Messenger Service series at a discount (hear as they appear): https://www.patreon.com/collection/2344637 New to the show? Start with Quicksilver Messenger Service Part 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discograffiti/id1592182331?i=1000786453400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a3jAVXYg4cwGpHG4hDny8?si=5PcSAvHOR2O358URyr3vRg&utm_source=copy-link The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301 Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with last man standing David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release. Prepare yourselves: Lenny Kaye’s the wind up, and David Freiberg is very much the pitch. This is Part 4 of the series—and part 1 of my discussion with David—in which we cover the completely insane early days of Quicksilver Messenger Service, packed with stories that seem more like mythical tall tales than true events. Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: His early jobs actually working for the railroad; A rundown of his three distinct pot bust arrests; How he met Dino Valenti, which led directly to his involvement with Quicksilver; Trying to get the band off the ground while both Dino and David were behind bars; The period when the band lived together on a soon-to-be-condemned series of quasi-houseboats; The period when the band lived in what they described as a “Victorian insane asylum”; The cowboy period when the band lived out on a horse-filled ranch while The Grateful Dead lived nearby and got into an Indian trip; And the derivation of their crazy name. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Mer Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligand
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The Drop the Needle Podcast
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The Track Star Podcast
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About Discograffiti
The deep-dive podcast for music obsessives that gives maniacs like you and me the chance to connect with a brotherhood obsessed with rating the entire discography of every single artist and band that ever mattered. You’ll gain a comprehensive knowledge of an act’s history and output in the time it takes to listen to a single LP! Don't miss your favorite artists reduced to music geeks as they rate their favorite artists’ records...not to mention their own! Ready to be flooded with music recommendations and connect to a brotherhood of friends?
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