So... I'm sure I've told the story before about how I got into the whole Indie thing:

I was a majot metalhead at 13, which led me to Classic Rock in High School. That was all I would listen to at that time: Classic Rock.

Well, you see, I had a subscription to Guitar Player Magazine, geek that I was. Well, in the July, 1987 issue there was an interview/profile on this weirdo-freak that just sounded so cool, I had to check him out. He name-dropped ZZ Top, Brian May, and Black Sabbath, which is what initially perked up my ears. But then, he just seemed so... odd that I knew I had to hear some of his music.

The weirdo in question: Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets.

Anyway, I was trying to track down an old issue, but the back issue dept. at G.P. was sold out of July, 1987.

So, what happened?
Yesterday, I received a package from the magazine.
The managing editor had tracked down a copy, and PHOTOCOPIED the whole damn article for me, and sent it in the mail!!!

I think I need to start up a new subscription.

Sample quote:
There are no cons in playing in a band with my brother.... Sometimes we fasten our belts together in the back and fly around playing in a whirling dervish.

Thank you Guitar Player!!!

np: Meat Puppets II

wow. talk about a perfect storm of customer service and boredom

Getting ready to go to lunch and read this Puppy (pun intended) right now.
If any of y'all are interested in seeing this, drop me a PM.
It's a damn good read... especially for guitar players. (But not only for guitar players.)

I'm going to see Curt Kirkwood play a solo gig later this month. Actually, I was CONSIDERING going prior to this but now I am. I'd like to read it.

That is rare indeed. The guy will probably be fired.

I just missed him in Chicago... at Schuba's.
DAMN!

I've seen the Pups twice --- once on the Mirage tour (1988) and once on the Monsters tour (1989). They were great. I hope I get a chance to see Curt solo again.