Kurt Cobain was a victim, the world’s only martyr, or so he might have you believe. I am speaking here of the man, and not his music. I am speaking of an addict who masqueraded behind his pain, who put … Read More
SELECTED MUSIC WRITING
Why Laura Marling May Very Well Be The Most Important Songwriter To Come Along in 40 Years
Last week, I sat alone along the aisle in the second pew of St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn Heights, watching Laura Marling record a 50-minute set for WFUV. By the time that set was finished, I found myself transfixed, feeling … Read More
The New York Dolls’ Sylvain Sylvain: The Crawdaddy Interview
By Bob Hill Originally published in Crawdaddy! Magazine during March of 2011. “Don’t you destroy the song/Cause when the song is gone/You’ll be gone too.” -New York Dolls, “Plenty of Music” (2006) Generally speaking, rock and roll reunions are not a … Read More
Steven Van Zandt: The Crawdaddy Interview
By Bob Hill Originally published via Crawdaddy! Magazine on May 7th, 2010 On March 15th, Steven Van Zandt took the stage at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria to induct the Hollies into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During that … Read More
Julian Casablancas: The Village Voice Interview
Originally published in the Village Voice in November of 2009. “One should always be a little improbable.” —Oscar Wilde, Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young Julian Casablancas is 31 years old. He is completely sober, married, and about to … Read More
Suze Rotolo: Every Picture Tells a Story
By Bob Hill (Originally published via Crawdaddy Magazine in May of 2009.) “I believe in his genius. He is an extraordinary writer, but I don’t think of him as an honorable person. He doesn’t necessarily do the right thing. But … Read More
Joan Jett: The Crawdaddy Interview
Originally published in Crawdaddy! Magazine on December 10th, 2008 Joan Jett knows what it’s like to be a struggling musician. She knows what it’s like to sacrifice everything in pursuit of a dream—to go after something with guts and determination. Joan Jett … Read More
The Wild, The Innocent, and The Craig Finn Shuffle
Originally published by Crawdaddy Magazine on May 6, 2007 Craig Finn is not the new Springsteen. He’s not the new Springsteen anymore than Springsteen was the new Dylan or Dylan was the new Guthrie, for that matter. Call Finn a direct … Read More