Joe Keithley, D.O.A: THE LEGIT GODFATHER OF HARDCORE

Joe Keithley, D.O.A: THE LEGIT GODFATHER OF HARDCORE

Author: Craig Garber November 18, 2023 Duration: 1:35:16

On this Joe Keithley (Joey "Shithead") Interview: How Joe went from playing Pete Seeger & Woody Guthrie folk songs to cranking out fast-paced hardcore… Story behind his first Greenpeace march, the hostility of most clubs early on in D.O.A.'s career, booking a European tour by snail mail (100% true!), breaking wide open in San Francisco, Rock Against Racism, how hardcore has changed, playing with Pete Seeger, standing up for human rights and getting acknowledged for it, politically… his persistence and determination to get elected to political office, not letting defeat after defeat hold him back… his greatest political accomplishments (VERY COOL), the origins of his work ethic, his favorite guitars, top 3 Desert Island Discs (you'll NEVER guess!), best lessons he's learned from getting older, toughest decisions he's had to make, and why in the end… he's a pretty lucky guy!  GREAT hang, super cool conversation with a really interesting and intelligent guy, who happens to be a musical legend!

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Joe Keithley is the leader, lead guitarist, and vocalist of Canada's legendary political punk band D.O.A. D.O.A is often referred to as one of the "founders" of hardcore punk, along with bands like Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains and a few others. Over the last 40 years, D.O.A. has released 16 LPs, sold a million records and played over 4,000 shows on five different continents. Joe is also a solo artist and his latest LP, just released, is called Stand

Joe's been an activist since he was 16 years old. He's stood up for causes like police brutality, sexism, warmongering, racism, the environment, first nations, unions and many other causes, by organizing and playing at well over 300 benefit concerts. Joe's also authored two books, "I Shithead, A Life in Punk" and "Talk - Action = 0"

In 2018, Joe was elected the city councillor in Burnaby, Canada which is just outside of Vancouver, and was re-elected in October 2022. Joe is also a member of the Canadian Independent Music Hall of Fame & he the owner of Sudden Death Records (SuddenDeath.com)

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a guitarist picks up an instrument, but the real stories often come when they put it down. Everyone Loves Guitar, hosted by Craig Garber, lives in that space. It’s less a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair in a backstage lounge or a quiet corner of a studio. Garber’s guests-celebrity players, revered musicians, and behind-the-scenes industry figures-open up in ways that go far beyond gear and technique. You’ll hear the unvarnished backstories, the pivotal moments that defined their careers, and the personal philosophies that drive them. This podcast digs into the history of the music itself and the people who make it, revealing the life lessons and personal development that come from a lifetime dedicated to art. Each episode feels like a deep, meandering chat with a fascinating friend who just happens to have an incredible tale about life on the road, the creative process, or the sheer joy of a perfect riff. It’s for anyone who believes the guitar is more than wood and strings; it’s a conduit for human experience. Tune in for honest talk about the music, the struggles, and the triumphs that resonate long after the last note fades.
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