Thank you for this! And thanks to McGuinn of course. Wonderful interview, made me think back on other stuff than Dylan. I worked at a radio station in Sweden in the early 90's. It was completely insignificant in the greater scheme of things but, incredibly, our morning guy did an interview with McGuinn back then. I think it was when the album "Back from Rio" came out. I still remember what a wonderful, warm, likeable guy he was. Great to hear from him again!
Thanks a million…every one of these interviews are wonderful. Each an incredibly important historic document which reveals juicy context about touring, the musicians, friends, the dynamics of creativity and of course Dylan.
Fantastic interview!! The most insightful interview I've ever read with McGuinn about the Rolling Thunder Tour. I wish the Scorsese "Mocumentary" had more stuff like this. Excellent work Ray!
As Rolling Thunder was starting up I was driving around New England in my VW van with my girlfriend at the time, Judy. We'd seen Bob for the first time the year before in L.A. We were just on the road, doing things like picking apples along the way to have some money. We pulled into Maine and decided to spend the winter there. One night I found a local newspaper that said Bob and a gang of friends were about to play a bunch of concerts in the area. Hot damn I thought. We can see him again. The closest concert to us was in Augusta, Maine. 10 bucks apiece. We counted our money. We'd just paid rent on a tiny house and didn't have the $20. Or even the gas money. So I missed what I still think is his greatest tour. Thank god for the bootleg series. Now I can hear that Augusta concert whenever I want. 🌺
Very interesting as always Ray. The only concert series I missed regretfully. I had tickets to Hattiesburg, Ms but had a make it or break it exam to get into grad school so I had to put on my big boy pants and give them away. I guess I was so much older then…
Great interview. I was especially impressed with the Frank Zappa "Phydeaux" (pronounced Fido) tour bus reference. The bus is mentioned by name in the song "Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt" on Zappa's Joe's Garage album, specifically the line "Oh, you were the girl that was stuck to seat 38 on Phydeaux III." We can only hope Bob didn't occupy seat 38 at any point!
Thank you for this! And thanks to McGuinn of course. Wonderful interview, made me think back on other stuff than Dylan. I worked at a radio station in Sweden in the early 90's. It was completely insignificant in the greater scheme of things but, incredibly, our morning guy did an interview with McGuinn back then. I think it was when the album "Back from Rio" came out. I still remember what a wonderful, warm, likeable guy he was. Great to hear from him again!
Thanks a million…every one of these interviews are wonderful. Each an incredibly important historic document which reveals juicy context about touring, the musicians, friends, the dynamics of creativity and of course Dylan.
Wonderful interview!
Restock the Rolling Thunder zine!
Among many positive qualities of this interview it’ll get me to check out Cardiff Rose. Thank you.
Fantastic interview!! The most insightful interview I've ever read with McGuinn about the Rolling Thunder Tour. I wish the Scorsese "Mocumentary" had more stuff like this. Excellent work Ray!
Thanks so much for this wonderful interview and all the Dylan/McGuinn history. Rolling Thunder Revue is one of my favorite concert documentaries.
As Rolling Thunder was starting up I was driving around New England in my VW van with my girlfriend at the time, Judy. We'd seen Bob for the first time the year before in L.A. We were just on the road, doing things like picking apples along the way to have some money. We pulled into Maine and decided to spend the winter there. One night I found a local newspaper that said Bob and a gang of friends were about to play a bunch of concerts in the area. Hot damn I thought. We can see him again. The closest concert to us was in Augusta, Maine. 10 bucks apiece. We counted our money. We'd just paid rent on a tiny house and didn't have the $20. Or even the gas money. So I missed what I still think is his greatest tour. Thank god for the bootleg series. Now I can hear that Augusta concert whenever I want. 🌺
Fantastic read! Thanks Ray!
Just drove by Plymouth's Memorial Hall. Big renovation in planning stage. Hopefully the walls will talk.
Very interesting as always Ray. The only concert series I missed regretfully. I had tickets to Hattiesburg, Ms but had a make it or break it exam to get into grad school so I had to put on my big boy pants and give them away. I guess I was so much older then…
Thanks again.
Great interview. I was especially impressed with the Frank Zappa "Phydeaux" (pronounced Fido) tour bus reference. The bus is mentioned by name in the song "Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt" on Zappa's Joe's Garage album, specifically the line "Oh, you were the girl that was stuck to seat 38 on Phydeaux III." We can only hope Bob didn't occupy seat 38 at any point!
What a great interview. Thank you.
That was the most interesting and informative interview I have ever read!