Ep461: Henry Rollins Stays Fanatic!!! Pt 1 of 2

Ep461: Henry Rollins Stays Fanatic!!! Pt 1 of 2

Author: The Vinyl Guide August 26, 2024 Duration: 1:03:45

Henry Rollins dives into the fascinating world of record collecting, sharing insights through his book series "Stay Fanatic!!!" and discussing his passion for preserving & sharing music history.

Topic Include:

  • The origin story of "Stay Fanatic!!!"
  • Writing about The Stooges
  • Learning to scan, archive material
  • Telling the stories with early band materials
  • Transcribing from handwriting, then speech to text
  • Henry doesn't get rid of records
  • Acquiring individual and collections of records
  • Bands that reinvigorated his interest: OSEES, Ty Segall, etc
  • Label out of China – Old Heaven Books
  • Seeing Keiji Haino in Tokyo
  • Metallica closing a show for Iggy Pop
  • Can Henry talk about his new project?
  • What is Henry's tolerance for bootleg material?
  • Going to "see" David Bowie and Joy Division through their bootlegs
  • Aggravation with bad recordings sold on bootlegs
  • Understanding band reluctance to put out some recordings
  • Stopping releasing spoken word CDs as they end up on YouTube
  • Signatures get put on eBay near immediately
  • Henry no longer signs things
  • Stopping people from bidding on fake signatures
  • Henry's routine with Discogs and eBay
  • The anxiety of chasing Discogs and eBay alerts
  • Missing out on fresh listings of a holy grail
  • Buying items that were misstated in the listing
  • Educating inexperienced sellers on proper listing
  • The 1st world problem of collecting records
  • Breaking even on the "Stay Fanatic!!!" Books
  • The genius of artists like John Coltrane and The Fall
  • Henry's early years – His mother loved books and music
  • Road Manager Ward brings a portable turntable on the road
  • 15 feet on the unplayed records shelf
  • Henry describes his home stereo system
  • His system is set – very few changes
  • Leveraging experts to work on the setup
  • Collecting personal items from musical heroes
  • The Adverts, UK Subs clothing are in Henry's collection

Order "Stay Fanatic!!! Vol 4" here

Henry photos by Jacob McCann IG @blokeyoucantrust and Heidi May

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when two people who are deeply passionate about music get together, surrounded by shelves of records. The Vinyl Guide-Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds captures that feeling perfectly. Hosted by Nate, a dedicated collector and enthusiast, this podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like you're overhearing a great chat in the back of a record store. The discussions naturally weave through artists' creative processes, the stories behind iconic albums, and the tangible magic of the format itself. You'll hear from musicians, producers, and other insiders who live and breathe vinyl, offering perspectives that go far beyond the liner notes. But it's not just about the artists; it's for the collectors, too. Episodes often delve into the practical, nerdy details that make this hobby so compelling-like distinguishing between a common pressing and a rare, valuable find, or learning how to properly care for your collection so it lasts for decades. It’s that blend of artistic insight and collector-focused knowledge that gives this podcast its unique character. Whether you're a seasoned cratedigger or just appreciate the warmth of an analog recording, these conversations offer a rich, human connection to the music you love, all centered around the grooves of a vinyl record.
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