Richard Meltzer's guest appearances

Richard Meltzer

Icon Fetch

Accolades

Mike Watt

Lukas Nelson

Sam Phillips

Ras Kass

Craig Finn

James Dean

Kurt Vonnegut

Rob Waller

David Plotz

Matt Besser

Nicki Bluhm

Ann Wilson

John Oates

Chris Bell

Hannibal Buress

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In episode 8 of Accolades Video Series I talk to Mike Watt (Stooges, Minutemen) about Richard Meltzer, a rock critic, performer, and writer from New York City, New York, United States. He is considered by some rock historians to be the first to write an accurate analysis of rock and roll and is credited with inventing rock criticism. Meltzer’s first book, The Aesthetics of Rock, evolved out of his undergraduate studies in philosophy at Stony Brook University and graduate studies at Yale University..ACCOLADES #1An illustration book by Tom De GeeterFind out more here: https://www.craterecords.be/accolades/

In episode 8 of Accolades Video Series I talk to Mike Watt (Stooges, Minutemen) about Richard Meltzer, a rock critic, performer, and writer from New York City, New York, United States. He is considered by some rock historians to be the first to write an accurate analysis of rock and roll and is credited with inventing rock criticism. Meltzer’s first book, The Aesthetics of Rock, evolved out of his undergraduate studies in philosophy at Stony Brook University and graduate studies at Yale University.. ACCOLADES #1An illustration book by Tom De GeeterFind out more here: <a href="https://www.craterecords.be/accolades/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.craterecords.be/accolades/</a>

Ep. 8: Mike Watt (Stooges, Minutemen) about Richard Meltzer | Accolades

Richard Meltzer was one of the first rock critics, penning the first full-length book on the subject, “The Aesthetics of Rock,” in 1970, while reveling in much of he excesses of the day.  He wrote for many of the seminal magazines, including the Village Voice, Crawdaddy, Creem and Rolling Stone.  He also had a long association with Blue Oyster Cult, co-writing several songs, including “Burning For You,” “Stairway to the Stars,” and “Death Valley Nights.”  He’s also hosted a radio show and fronted a punk band called VOM.Meltzer’s latest project has been in the works for over 25 years – Spielgusher teams his spoken-word pieces with instrumental backing courtesy of legendary Minutemen &amp; firehose bassist Mike Watt, along with some Japanese session musicians.  The result is a dizzying collection of 63 tracks – some abrasive, some laugh-out-loud funny, but all delivered in Meltzer’s dry affectation.  Icon Fetch talks with the infamous writer about the origins of the album, being pigeonholed as a music journalist, and how he left the original Woodstock in disgust after only one day.

Richard Meltzer was one of the first rock critics, penning the first full-length book on the subject, “The Aesthetics of Rock,” in 1970, while reveling in much of he excesses of the day. He wrote for many of the seminal magazines, including the Village Voice, Crawdaddy, Creem and Rolling Stone. He also had a long association with Blue Oyster Cult, co-writing several songs, including “Burning For You,” “Stairway to the Stars,” and “Death Valley Nights.” He’s also hosted a radio show and fronted a punk band called VOM. Meltzer’s latest project has been in the works for over 25 years – Spielgusher teams his spoken-word pieces with instrumental backing courtesy of legendary Minutemen &amp; firehose bassist Mike Watt, along with some Japanese session musicians. The result is a dizzying collection of 63 tracks – some abrasive, some laugh-out-loud funny, but all delivered in Meltzer’s dry affectation. Icon Fetch talks with the infamous writer about the origins of the album, being pigeonholed as a music journalist, and how he left the original Woodstock in disgust after only one day.

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