I remember NYC in the 70s and 80s from living in CT and on Long Island and coming into the city for fun and to see friends. Why do we never realize how cool something is until it's gone?
Having really enjoyed Debbie Harry's autobiography, I'm keen to read Chris Stein's and hear everything from his point of view.
Ned Hayden's book sounds really interesting as well. (Just when I told myself not to buy more rock books!)
Does Chris Stein solve the mystery of his connection to the band First Crew To The Moon? I read somewhere that they were friends. Their songwriter (a similarly surnamed chap called Millstein) died at an early age and it affected Chris. The band released some great garage-psych 45s on Roulette under the moniker First Crew To The Moon. Thank you.
That is a shame. God knows where I read that nugget of information in the dim and distant past. BTW your mates Redd Kross were awesome in Manchester recently. One of my favourite gigs of the year. Good luck with the book!
Very informative, two more books for the list. I'm also fascinated by all the NYC scenes and only so very slightly dipped a baby toe in while crashing at my negative' girlfriend's acting teacher mother's loft apartment adjacent to Columbus Circle. No interest in anything but touristy daytime stuff, but I would sit at the window looking out at night when they were asleep wondering what it was really like out there. Loved Mark Arm's stint in the DTK/MC5.
buying both right now. thanks for the tip!
My pleasure!
Just ordered Scene Loser! I can't wait to read it.
Right on!
At first I read it as “Screen Loser”. Not a bad title either. 🤷🏽
Q. Is it “incest” if both father and son were/are in love with D. Harry at the same time?
A.
(1) Not if they don’t know it
(2) Not if they only fantasize about
her
(3) Not if she doesn’t know it
(4) Not if she doesn’t give a shit
(5) All of the above.
🤷🏽❤️
😂😂😂
Oedipus wept!
Love your writing, Dan!
I remember NYC in the 70s and 80s from living in CT and on Long Island and coming into the city for fun and to see friends. Why do we never realize how cool something is until it's gone?
Having really enjoyed Debbie Harry's autobiography, I'm keen to read Chris Stein's and hear everything from his point of view.
Ned Hayden's book sounds really interesting as well. (Just when I told myself not to buy more rock books!)
Thank you, Ellen! (And you can never have enough rock books!)
Does Chris Stein solve the mystery of his connection to the band First Crew To The Moon? I read somewhere that they were friends. Their songwriter (a similarly surnamed chap called Millstein) died at an early age and it affected Chris. The band released some great garage-psych 45s on Roulette under the moniker First Crew To The Moon. Thank you.
He doesn’t mention them. I know those records, though- they’re pretty cool!
That is a shame. God knows where I read that nugget of information in the dim and distant past. BTW your mates Redd Kross were awesome in Manchester recently. One of my favourite gigs of the year. Good luck with the book!
Thank you — glad you got to catch them!
Very informative, two more books for the list. I'm also fascinated by all the NYC scenes and only so very slightly dipped a baby toe in while crashing at my negative' girlfriend's acting teacher mother's loft apartment adjacent to Columbus Circle. No interest in anything but touristy daytime stuff, but I would sit at the window looking out at night when they were asleep wondering what it was really like out there. Loved Mark Arm's stint in the DTK/MC5.