Don Dixon says that he asked for too much money and Nirvana passed and used only the engineer as producer. "I got called to do that Nirvana record [Nevermind]. Went out to spend some time with them before ”[Smells Like] Teen Spirit.” They were playing some version of it, but it didn’t have any real words yet. That was ’91. We actually worked out a deal, but they ultimately thought I wanted too much money ... Butch Vig was going to engineer, I was going to produce, but they came to their senses and didn’t give me all that money I was asking for. Butch ended up making the record and did a great job ... It only increased my respect for them that they didn’t want to waste money, because they didn’t need me. They really didn’t." I highly recommend Mitch and Don's stuff--solo, Tommy Keene, The Connells, Game Theory, etc.
Incredible that one of the great rock guitarists of the 80s had to take a clerical filing job 17 years later, for the sake of his family. He is such a good man.
Such respect for Jim.
Yes! Thanks for watching 🤘🏻
Great interview
Thanks buddy! 🤘🏻
Always loved the Smithereens. Imagine all those songs never released!! Great interview Chuck!!👏👏❣❣❣
Thank you Debbie! Yes, they are a great band. I’m learning more about them and falling in love.
saw them twice and still a HUGE fan. So underrated. excited to hear about this new album!
Great guy and super underrated guitar player. Jim always gives a great interview. He is so insightful. One of NJ's finest guitarist .
Absolutely!
Don Dixon says that he asked for too much money and Nirvana passed and used only the engineer as producer.
"I got called to do that Nirvana record [Nevermind]. Went out to spend some time with them before ”[Smells Like] Teen Spirit.” They were playing some version of it, but it didn’t have any real words yet. That was ’91. We actually worked out a deal, but they ultimately thought I wanted too much money ... Butch Vig was going to engineer, I was going to produce, but they came to their senses and didn’t give me all that money I was asking for. Butch ended up making the record and did a great job ... It only increased my respect for them that they didn’t want to waste money, because they didn’t need me. They really didn’t."
I highly recommend Mitch and Don's stuff--solo, Tommy Keene, The Connells, Game Theory, etc.
I’ll check it out! Thanks for watching!
What an amazing journey!
Definitely! Thanks for watching!
Miss Pat and The Smithereens. Doesn't Jim look a little like Kevin Spacey?
Little bit, yeah. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Jim looks better but yeah!
Incredible that one of the great rock guitarists of the 80s had to take a clerical filing job 17 years later, for the sake of his family. He is such a good man.
The Smithereens kick ass!! They're fun too!😊
@@eileensianez6766 thanks for watching! 🙏🤘
He should be glad he had that banker job.
Sounded like he was very grateful to have that gig. Especially with health insurance for his kids
Why u talking like that?