The venue in Kansas City that Guy is referring to is Memorial Hall. I was in attendance that night and can tell you 1st hand, the atmosphere and show was intense. For some reason there was floor seats which was sold out and you had to have a wristband to get in the floor, otherwise you were stuck in the seats. When Fugazi played, people were jumping over the rails to get on the floor. At one point, someone threw a petition on stage and asked for all of the lights to be turned off while the band played. The band complied and all hell broke loose. When the show was over, there were a ton of cops outside expecting more trouble too. My good friend and I didn't stick around and left. All in all, saw Fugazi five times in the 90s and that show stands out the most
Amazing interview. Thank you! Guy is one of my very few heroes. This is something I’ve been wanting since high school in the early-to-mid-90’s when I first discovered Fugazi and Guy. “Latin Roots” was my favorite song so it’s amazing to hear its meaning from the horse’s mouth. The entire Steady Diet discussion was priceless, but I wish you also asked him about “Exit Only” since that one has his most enigmatic lyrics from that album. “Runaway Return” is another favorite, but it’s an easy enough one to parse.
dude i've been wondering what's been going on with Guy! the basketball hoop legend lol! Rites of Spring and Fugazi meant so much to me as a teenager, even though they had long broken up. Fugazi is one of my favorite bands of all time. Ian and Guy made a big impact on my life, and bot5h those bands continue to mean so much to me. Punk is youth, punk is freedom.
Precious insights from Guy, one of my all-time heroes. And thanks to this episode, listening again to the Fall, the Jesus Lizard and watching Cassavettes movies! Great conversation. Subscribed & thankful :)
Fugazi to me in 1991 was real “ alternative music “ before that was even a thing . Till then all I had known was Bon Jovi , Bobby Brown , Metallica etc , & Fugazi pulled the carpet right out from under me . Great musicians ,& people .
Me too! ...I think I was already on the way, I'd had an early-teen brush with first wave punk and emerged with a love of that Clash/Crass aesthetic but then swerved into a liking for stuff like Van Halen, Bon Jovi and Ratt by my late teens, then evolved via a little thrash metal towards Faith No More and onwards to become really interested in non-commercial, underground music that was a little more thoughtful and engaged socio-politically - so Fugazi coming through around that time was just absolute synergy. And I've been immersed in the ever shape-shifting world of punk and hardcore ever since, it's made such an impact on my whole life.
Oh man! I lit up when he said, "Because I'd love to talk about Can"; what a cruel tease! Incredible conversation, I learned a lot of interesting information about all these albums I've obsessed over for decades. I'd love to hear him talk about songwriting and the scene back in the Rites of Spring / One Last Wish days. That One Last Wish album has some of my favorite songs of all time on it!
When there is that much to cover, you have to make decisions about which "conversational alleyways" you walk down. I think that'd be lovely too, but we had a LOT to get to.
Loved hearing a Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 reference in relation to Red Medicine. When RM came out I bought it on vinyl as well as Strangers From the Universe CD. So it was during that exact time I was developing a life long love for the TFUL282. ❤
Great interview. I especially appreciated the discussion of Steady Diet, which is my personal favorite Fugazi album (I think the guitar work is magical in that album), but I know a lot of people find oddly recorded. Personally, I love the recording. I think it's raw and punk as fuck.
God this is AMAZING. I mean, as a Fugazi fan, you have to dig for written interviews with this guy. So few on the web. And I love Ian and all...but I SWEAR HE says the SAME STUFF every interview and he repeats stories and anecdotes and there's really no point in listening to more than one.
Part of the issue is that the interviewers tend to ask the same questions of Ian over and over. 'So..straight edge?'...'you started your own label'? 'charged 5bucks a show?'...I found the recorded conversation he had with Albini about the first attempt to record Red Medicine to be super refreshing...It's focused on the actual work of recording a record, being a band, how they interpreted what they were doing at the time etc etc.
@@choochy2yesterday I saw an interview Ian did and I also saw listed the interview he had w albini and was tempted, now that you mention the topics, I'm fckn watching it asap 😂😂
I think this episode is probably better than the one with Ian, but I have a similar complaint. People get stuck on the same things and it is rarely about the music.
How so? Rites of Spring have been pegged as the creators of EMO, by fans, indie press, etc. So, somehow, they're responsible for what "EMO" is currently? That's one Hell of a cross to bear for 38 years. Thanks Hot Topic for keeping EMO contemporary! To the person whom commented on the members of Fugazi being uapproachable wld opposed to Wino from The Obsessed. I recently interviewed Wino, pre-gig at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern. As approachability factor was virtually nil. I have respect for the man and his many years of Obsessed. He ended the interview by walking away, mumbling some nonsense . As far as members of Fugazi, save for, Joe Lally. A fairly shy person. Ian, Guy and Brendan, are very approachable. Interviewed them several times, from '89 - '00. Always cordial and happy to have laugh. A couple of school friends, booked them to play, in Edmond, a couple of times. Mat Hoffman's Indoor BMX park, Edmond , OK; Toby Lawrence, of Angry Son; booked them to play at an Armory, Edmond, OK (*NOTE the armory show is included in the Fugazi live series. Another excellent reference to the approachability of of Fugazi, can be found, here, on YT. Search, Fugazi, Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX. There's much more on YT, that, you, too, can search for. Thanks for the killer Guy interview. He's a great person to yammer with for a few.
The world need Fugazi again..
Create your own Fugazi .
The venue in Kansas City that Guy is referring to is Memorial Hall. I was in attendance that night and can tell you 1st hand, the atmosphere and show was intense. For some reason there was floor seats which was sold out and you had to have a wristband to get in the floor, otherwise you were stuck in the seats. When Fugazi played, people were jumping over the rails to get on the floor. At one point, someone threw a petition on stage and asked for all of the lights to be turned off while the band played. The band complied and all hell broke loose. When the show was over, there were a ton of cops outside expecting more trouble too. My good friend and I didn't stick around and left. All in all, saw Fugazi five times in the 90s and that show stands out the most
Amazing interview!! Thank you so much for getting one of my all time favorites. He’s the real deal💪🏼💪🏼
Glad you enjoyed it! He really is.
Loved this interview! Thank you to both!
So awesome. Great to find a recent interview with Guy Picciotto. Thanks for doing this interview!!! This video should have 3 million views.
Amazing interview. Thank you! Guy is one of my very few heroes. This is something I’ve been wanting since high school in the early-to-mid-90’s when I first discovered Fugazi and Guy. “Latin Roots” was my favorite song so it’s amazing to hear its meaning from the horse’s mouth. The entire Steady Diet discussion was priceless, but I wish you also asked him about “Exit Only” since that one has his most enigmatic lyrics from that album. “Runaway Return” is another favorite, but it’s an easy enough one to parse.
dude i've been wondering what's been going on with Guy! the basketball hoop legend lol! Rites of Spring and Fugazi meant so much to me as a teenager, even though they had long broken up. Fugazi is one of my favorite bands of all time. Ian and Guy made a big impact on my life, and bot5h those bands continue to mean so much to me. Punk is youth, punk is freedom.
Well said!
Alphabetical Fugazi shootout! Always a treat hearing from Guy. Thank you!
Thanks for listening!
Precious insights from Guy, one of my all-time heroes. And thanks to this episode, listening again to the Fall, the Jesus Lizard and watching Cassavettes movies! Great conversation. Subscribed & thankful :)
As a huge fugazi fan, this is awesome. Thank you for this interview
Thanks for checking it out!
Fugazi to me in 1991 was real “ alternative music “ before that was even a thing . Till then all I had known was Bon Jovi , Bobby Brown , Metallica etc , & Fugazi pulled the carpet right out from under me . Great musicians ,& people .
Me too! ...I think I was already on the way, I'd had an early-teen brush with first wave punk and emerged with a love of that Clash/Crass aesthetic but then swerved into a liking for stuff like Van Halen, Bon Jovi and Ratt by my late teens, then evolved via a little thrash metal towards Faith No More and onwards to become really interested in non-commercial, underground music that was a little more thoughtful and engaged socio-politically - so Fugazi coming through around that time was just absolute synergy. And I've been immersed in the ever shape-shifting world of punk and hardcore ever since, it's made such an impact on my whole life.
Oh man! I lit up when he said, "Because I'd love to talk about Can"; what a cruel tease! Incredible conversation, I learned a lot of interesting information about all these albums I've obsessed over for decades. I'd love to hear him talk about songwriting and the scene back in the Rites of Spring / One Last Wish days. That One Last Wish album has some of my favorite songs of all time on it!
My Better Half?! That's my favorite! Such an anthemic, cathartic song!That LP is so overlooked...
When there is that much to cover, you have to make decisions about which "conversational alleyways" you walk down. I think that'd be lovely too, but we had a LOT to get to.
@@ProtonicReversal Haha absolutely man, it was a killer conversation as is; hopefully we get a part two some day!
Outstanding as always! Great conversation!
Thank you!
Fantastic interview. Thanks to you both.
SOOOOO GOOD! Thank you Guy and thank you Conan ❤️
Thanks for checking it out, m'man!
How cool of Guy to mention the Didjits. As if there was a doubt he was that cool.
The coolest! Didjits rule too, I had Rick Sims on ages ago, but would love to have him back for a more comprehensive episode.
Delightful and inspiring. What a great interview
Saw them in 95 and it was such a powerful show. I was yelling my head off for them to play instrument and they did lol
That rules!
Thanks!
Loved it, what a great interview.
Thanks so much!
Loved hearing a Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 reference in relation to Red Medicine. When RM came out I bought it on vinyl as well as Strangers From the Universe CD. So it was during that exact time I was developing a life long love for the TFUL282. ❤
Did you listen to the Mark Davies form TFUL ep? Love them.
@@ConanNeutronI’m on it now. Just found this podcast
tell a friend!
Great interview. I especially appreciated the discussion of Steady Diet, which is my personal favorite Fugazi album (I think the guitar work is magical in that album), but I know a lot of people find oddly recorded. Personally, I love the recording. I think it's raw and punk as fuck.
I love Steady Diet, i think it's strange that it is so underdiscussed... one of the reasons I was so happy with this episode.
this is awsome and i love you conan
aw shucks, thanks!
And another! Excellent work!
Vic Chesnutt was great. I saw him open for Bob Mould round 1991 and saw Fugazi that same year
God this is AMAZING. I mean, as a Fugazi fan, you have to dig for written interviews with this guy. So few on the web. And I love Ian and all...but I SWEAR HE says the SAME STUFF every interview and he repeats stories and anecdotes and there's really no point in listening to more than one.
Part of the issue is that the interviewers tend to ask the same questions of Ian over and over. 'So..straight edge?'...'you started your own label'? 'charged 5bucks a show?'...I found the recorded conversation he had with Albini about the first attempt to record Red Medicine to be super refreshing...It's focused on the actual work of recording a record, being a band, how they interpreted what they were doing at the time etc etc.
@@choochy2yesterday I saw an interview Ian did and I also saw listed the interview he had w albini and was tempted, now that you mention the topics, I'm fckn watching it asap 😂😂
I think this episode is probably better than the one with Ian, but I have a similar complaint. People get stuck on the same things and it is rarely about the music.
lol talking about the steady diet cassette, what if fugazi made 8 tracks?
Love Guy !!! One Last Wish is great . Just heard it the other day . What’s wrong with rap rockers ?! Lol 😂
wow no sense of pitch!? Guy is straight up joshin'
The interviewer wants to be Guy's bff
Like you wouldn't?
Invented Emo & needs to be held accountable for that.
How so? Rites of Spring have been pegged as the creators of EMO, by fans, indie press, etc. So, somehow, they're responsible for what "EMO" is currently? That's one Hell of a cross to bear for 38 years. Thanks Hot Topic for keeping EMO contemporary! To the person whom commented on the members of Fugazi being uapproachable wld opposed to Wino from The Obsessed. I recently interviewed Wino, pre-gig at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern. As approachability factor was virtually nil. I have respect for the man and his many years of Obsessed. He ended the interview by walking away, mumbling some nonsense . As far as members of Fugazi, save for, Joe Lally. A fairly shy person. Ian, Guy and Brendan, are very approachable. Interviewed them several times, from '89 - '00. Always cordial and happy to have laugh. A couple of school friends, booked them to play, in Edmond, a couple of times. Mat Hoffman's Indoor BMX park, Edmond , OK; Toby Lawrence, of Angry Son; booked them to play at an Armory, Edmond, OK (*NOTE the armory show is included in the Fugazi live series. Another excellent reference to the approachability of of Fugazi, can be found, here, on YT. Search, Fugazi, Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX. There's much more on YT, that, you, too, can search for. Thanks for the killer Guy interview. He's a great person to yammer with for a few.
@@whitlowjohnonly1_2 I feel this must be brought to the attention of the Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for Cultural crimes against Humanity.
Haha! fair... :D
Lots of great emo bands out there man. Don’t be like that to the whole genre 😂
@@Raitor33 Emo, the Hair metal of Punk 😀
I always wondered what the proper pronunciation of Guy's last name is and thanks to your very professional mumble, the wonder continues.
GHEE pi-CHOH-toh