Someone said that Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop" is a song you only have to listen to once, but you will remember its intensity forever. The person was suggesting they skip that song every time they listen to the album, and that day I learned that I was not the only one.
Suicide's debut was the most amazing album of its era. I was lucky enough to see them in 2003, and to meet them after the show; they were great, down-to-earth guys. Thanks so much for publishing Alan's book, Henry. I'm still trying to track down a copy.
Stumbled on to the first Suicide record in the late 70's in a cut out bin and also was amazed that such a bare, raw crude, and cheaply made record could open up this kind of window, kind of like a whole new landscape that was only hinted at by the Velvet Underground or Brian Eno. Cool to see that it blew up someone else's brain too. Kind of wonder if Half Machine Lips Moves by Chrome killed him too.
This is a wonderful story, it great how such an obscure band can influence Henry, Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Bruce Springsteen and about every early eighties synth-pop band from England.
Superb George, thanks for posting this - Henry was so enthusiastic, especially about the first Suicide record. Spoken like a true music fan plus he had so many great memories. Were the two guys sweeping part of an art installation?
In 02' in Soho NYC I did security (stood on stage next to Alan and Martin) at the Deitch Projects space. Across the street they were presenting Alan's artwork. I had no knowledge of them prior to this. I then learned of their significance. A cool memory. In addition a psychiatrist once asked me years ago: "What do I want to do?". I replied; "I want to be kinda like Henry Rollins or Dick Gregory". Etc
This fellow performed at my theatre, The Senator in Baltimore and he was kind of a dickwad. The audience liked him though, as they didn't let his enormous ego get in the way. .
Someone said that Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop" is a song you only have to listen to once, but you will remember its intensity forever. The person was suggesting they skip that song every time they listen to the album, and that day I learned that I was not the only one.
How good is Henry .............period
Suicide's debut was the most amazing album of its era. I was lucky enough to see them in 2003, and to meet them after the show; they were great, down-to-earth guys. Thanks so much for publishing Alan's book, Henry. I'm still trying to track down a copy.
Stumbled on to the first Suicide record in the late 70's in a cut out bin and also was amazed that such a bare, raw crude, and cheaply made record could open up this kind of window, kind of like a whole new landscape that was only hinted at by the Velvet Underground or Brian Eno. Cool to see that it blew up someone else's brain too. Kind of wonder if Half Machine Lips Moves by Chrome killed him too.
This is a wonderful story, it great how such an obscure band can influence Henry, Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Bruce Springsteen and about every early eighties synth-pop band from England.
very cool! Alan Vega 👍👏 “Suicide doesn’t soundcheck” hahah
Superb George, thanks for posting this - Henry was so enthusiastic, especially about the first Suicide record. Spoken like a true music fan plus he had so many great memories. Were the two guys sweeping part of an art installation?
The cleaners in the back . Damn this dude just dont stop japping .😂
Rollins label put out a sketchbook of Vega's poet-word ideas.
Breath Henry
Awesome! Just saw him on this tour in Stroudsburg, PA. Didn’t get the VIP/Q&A tickets though.
Wonderful. More Suicide material any day.
Superb. Man, you're Lucky George Meeting Him. I really like him, how could you not? Henry, such a normal man.
In 02' in Soho NYC I did security (stood on stage next to Alan and Martin) at the Deitch Projects space. Across the street they were presenting Alan's artwork. I had no knowledge of them prior to this. I then learned of their significance. A cool memory. In addition a psychiatrist once asked me years ago: "What do I want to do?". I replied; "I want to be kinda like Henry Rollins or Dick Gregory". Etc
Yay spooky Hen
How do the people in the audience not know suicide??
I was the dude with the Germs armband at this show, definitely surreal to have met the guy and listen to him as if he were a college professor lol
That was cool.
Good questions
This fellow performed at my theatre, The Senator in Baltimore and he was kind of a dickwad. The audience liked him though, as they didn't let his enormous ego get in the way. .