Hello, and welcome to Episode Nine of Rock N Roll Book Club, where #booktube meets the #vinylcommunity, where music and literature unite on YouTube. On this channel, we discuss books by and about musicians and the music industry.
For episode 9, your co-hosts Dave, Jen, and Shelley drink up and spit out “Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements,” written by Bob Mehr. Why use a crass metaphor for discussing a book? Because that’s the way The Replacements would want it.
If you’re not familiar with the band, you must know this: They love to drink, they don’t give a sh!t about rules or respect, and they’re one of the best bands to come out of Minneapolis…and maybe the 1980s as a whole. Talented enough to be famous but too punk to make it happen, they were indie rock before indie rock existed. If you haven’t heard them, click that playlist link below.
Here’s what to expect in the episode:
* Dave catches us up on the history of The Replacements, rivals of Kiss to win the title of “Dave’s Favorite Band.”
* Rivalries: Did R.E.M. even know they had one?
* Fun and games ensue:
-- “Dead, Jail, or Janitor?”, the Replacements version of “F, Marry, Kill.”
-- Rank the Replacements
-- One word to describe each member
-- The Lion and the Lamb
-- Who’s the Survivor?
* The gang attempts to answer difficult (and not-so-difficult) questions:
-- Alcohol: Part of the band or part of the problem?
-- Commercial success: Could The Replacements even deal?!
-- Everyone gets canned: Whose firing was the harshest?
* Shelley needs a minute…for herself
* Jen gives out the first Patty Hearst Award™
* REQUEST FOR BOOK RECCS! (Leave yours in the comments)
-- Metallica
-- REM
-- Late 60’s music scene
-- Music/true crime crossovers
* Much discussion of debauchery
Check out Dave's Replacements playlist (as mentioned in the episode):
Apple: [ Ссылка ]
Spotify: [ Ссылка ]
Wondering about the "incident" with Paul Westerberg: [ Ссылка ]
To see Dave's other Replacements videos, check out this playlist: [ Ссылка ]
ABOUT YOUR ROCK N ROLL BOOK CLUB HOSTS:
As the host of the radio show New Day Rising and the YouTube channel @Thedarkstuff Dave has been covering the music scene for decades. He’s a lifelong KISS fan, Replacements fanatic, and St. Vincent disciple.
Jennifer is a diehard #springsteen fan but her musical taste spans nearly every genre. With nearly 25 years in broadcast radio, she fights the good fight to keep radio going strong.
Shelley is a writer and #indierock enthusiast with a penchant for book talk. She is the owner of Mika Ink, a branding and marketing communications agency. Learn more about Shelley and Mika Ink at mika-ink.com.
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Next time on Rock N Roll Club, we are reading "Rebel Girl" by punk rock revolutionary, Kathleen Hanna. Hanna is the frontwoman of Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, and The Julie Ruin.
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00:00 Hello
02:45 The Replacements: Just the Facts
05:03 What Did You Think of The Replacements Before Reading the Book?
07:59 Jail, Death, or Janitor?
11:13 Alcohol
14:31 The Replacements and Their Rivals
20:33 The Sad Story of Bob Stinson
31:16 Could The Replacements Have Handled Commercial Success?
34:54 The Replacements Might Not Be Ready For Prime Time
39:50 Other Career Killing Moves
44:47 Should The Replacements Have Fired Peter Jesperson?
47:14 Who Is Your Favorite Replacement?
55:33 One Word To Describe Each Member
58:28 Who Is The Ultimate Survivor of the Story?
1:03:30 Harshest Firing?
1:06:06 Would You Be a Fan If You Knew All of This Stuff Beforehand?
1:10:56 Shelley Needs a Minute
1:15:33 Shout-Out to Gary!
1:18:21 The Epilogue and Beyond
1:21:30 Looking For Recommendations
1:23:40 Our Next Book...
1:25:03 Final Thoughts
