That Jerry Lee Lewis doc is a killer! Between that and recently seeing the Midnight Special episode he hosted in late 1973, I've realized both that he was always an even better singer than I ever credited him, and a better piano player. I really wish I could go back and hear the two times I saw him live, especially the late 80s show when he opened for Chuck Berry and pushed the latter into a performance so brilliant that I vowed to never see him again because I wanted that to be my last memory. I suspect Lewis was even better than I remember.
Also, Mojo Nixon - man, the times I interviewed him were wild ones. I had recently discovered him dj'ing on the Outlaw Country channel, and in fact the last days before he died, they were running crazy raves pre-recorded with him telling us he'd be back this week. He was one of a kind for sure. (Though Country Dick Montana was close to being his kindred spirit.)
I was fortunate enough to have been a guest on Mojo's Outlaw Country show when the first edition of my Haggard book came out. I'd prepared for a wild ride that day but his wildness to me that day, as to my subject, was politely and respectfully hilarious.
That Jerry Lee Lewis doc is a killer! Between that and recently seeing the Midnight Special episode he hosted in late 1973, I've realized both that he was always an even better singer than I ever credited him, and a better piano player. I really wish I could go back and hear the two times I saw him live, especially the late 80s show when he opened for Chuck Berry and pushed the latter into a performance so brilliant that I vowed to never see him again because I wanted that to be my last memory. I suspect Lewis was even better than I remember.
Also, Mojo Nixon - man, the times I interviewed him were wild ones. I had recently discovered him dj'ing on the Outlaw Country channel, and in fact the last days before he died, they were running crazy raves pre-recorded with him telling us he'd be back this week. He was one of a kind for sure. (Though Country Dick Montana was close to being his kindred spirit.)
I was fortunate enough to have been a guest on Mojo's Outlaw Country show when the first edition of my Haggard book came out. I'd prepared for a wild ride that day but his wildness to me that day, as to my subject, was politely and respectfully hilarious.
A humble submission for your reading list: https://www.hollygleason.com/essays/2024/2/8/you-cant-kill-me-mojo-nixon-has-left-the-building
Thx, Danny!