Ed Kowalczyk interview on the Lipps Service Podcast, 1 hour interview Options

[dangum]

Long interview with Ed Kowalczyk on the Lipps Service podcast.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OJDOqtkUgM2Mh7G84PIl9

This looks like it's going to be a good interview. I've seen snippets on YouTube.

On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album.
Throughout the interview, Ed also discusses some of his fondest musical memories, including connecting with Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and meeting Metallica. He also shares his opinions on the current state of rock music, and discusses Live’s upcoming tour.

Finally, the interview concludes with some of Ed’s top 5’s, including his top 5 sushi restaurants, top 5 most underrated bands of the ‘90s, and top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s.

0:25 – Meeting Jerry Harrison
1:32 – Growing up
4:30 – Early influences
9:32 – Ed’s first job
10:02 – Getting a record deal
14:42 – Selling junk bonds
15:40 – Debut album
17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time
18:03 – Band name origins
19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison
20:27 – Writing iconic songs
24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival
26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club
31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99
32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today
35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits
39:20 – Meeting Metallica
41:00 – Touring memories
42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident”
45:40 – Upcoming tour
46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants
49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands
53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s

[dangum]

Good interview. Ed was very relaxed. A few stories I hadn't heard before. Check it out

[dangum]

Video version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3GqBDSkWF8

[Merica]

Watched a little bit of this and he really does seem quite relaxed, you're right. Just at peace with his position and place, which would make sense, considering.

[SecretInsomnia]

Quite some bits I haven’t heard before!

[LiveForNow]

Does he ever mention CCP by name or is it just "We" and "The Guys"?

[PillarofDavidson99]

Does he ever mention CCP by name or is it just "We" and "The Guys"?

If by CCP you mean Chad, Chad, and Patrick no... He even says our drummer broke his arm and doesn't mention his name.

Great interview to listen to.