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Vince White, guitarist during the Clash's final two years, tells Chairman Ralph what's happened since his book, OUT OF CONTROL: THE LAST DAYS OF THE CLASH, appeared in 2007. He also discusses his run-ins with the art and rock entertainment cultures, media censorship, and encroachments on freedom in his home country, Great Britain. | Jun 13, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph discusses the realities behind do it yourself music-making, performing and writing with "Alaska's Fiddling Poet," Ken Waldman -- who's been doing those things since 1995, and details in his first memoir, ARE YOU FAMOUS? (2008). | Mar 1, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph concludes his three-part epic interview with Slits biographer Zoe Street-Howe. The pair discuss the reunited band, her observations on Viv Albertine's return to music, and the Slits' legacy in the broader scheme of rock 'n' roll. | Jan 4, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph continues his epic interview with Slits biographer Zoe Street-Howe. In this second installment, the author shares her take on the Slits' lengthy wait for a record deal, how their albums hold up today, the group's personal dynamics, and why the post-punk scene (in which they flourished) eventually tapered off. | Jan 4, 2010 |
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Suitably fired up by his interview and meeting with former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine, Chairman Ralph presents the first installment of an interview with Zoë Street-Howe, author of TYPICAL GIRLS? THE STORY OF THE SLITS. This installment looks at her rationale for writing the book, and the truth about some long-standing myths associated with the band. | Jan 4, 2010 |
