24. Holy Modal Rounders

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This season 2 finale, nearly two years in the making, features band members Peter Stampfel and Robin Remailly recall the ups and downs of the Holy Modal Rounders, which started in 1964. They remember their famously unpredictable and recently departed band mate Steve Weber. Hear all about their wild ride through obscurity in this highly entertaining hour!
​Special guest introduction by musician and comix artist Jeffrey Lewis!

Recommended:

Jeffrey Lewis’ rundown on the Rounders, especially for this episode:

"Hesitation Blues," from their 1964 debut, penned by Robin Remailly before he was in the band.

The song that put them on the map. "If You Want To Be A Bird," as featured in the film Easy Rider

Their first collaboration with gonzo troubadour Michael Hurley.

Here's a trailer for the documentary, "Bound To Lose." If you want to purchase and watch the whole thing (recommended) you can click here.

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