Full episode for paid subscribers
When I Was Seventeen is a new series for paid subscribers where I talk to musicians about the music they were listening to at the pivotal age of 17. We look at why that music thrilled them, how it shaped them creatively, and what role it played in inspiring them to pursue a life in music.
At least that’s what we’re supposed to do…
My first guests are Hamilton Leithauser (my cousin and bandmate) and Peter Bauer (my friend and bandmate). We discuss Scarface, E40, Leonard Cohen, Outkast, The Grateful Dead, Wu-Tang Clan, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Too Short, Railroad Jerk, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Notorious BIG, Fugazi, Jane’s Addiction and lots more.
Here’s an off-topic moment about ringing ears and Jane’s Addiction’s recent onstage dust-up.
It was a very fun episode. Enjoy!
