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WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Episode 1526 - Alejandro Escovedo

Apr 1, 2024
01:18:01
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo opens up about the grief and anguish behind his iconic album Gravity, his early bands, and struggles with health. They dive into his new album Echo Dancing and why he reinterpreted his work, touching on themes of creativity and personal history.
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Quick takeaways

  • Alejandro Escovedo's early music career was marked by diversity in bands and raw guitar tones influenced by his California experiences.
  • Alejandro Escovedo's interactions with iconic musicians like Patti Smith and Iggy Pop shaped his experimental and boundary-pushing musical journey in the '70s and '80s.

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Musical Journey of Alejandro Escovedo

Alejandro Escovedo shares his musical journey, starting with his early exposure to diverse bands like The Who, Big Mama Thornton, and Dr. John. His life experiences in California, especially moving to San Francisco, influenced his music in bands like The Nuns in the '70s, showcasing raw guitar tones and garage band influences.

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