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EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 26 May 2023 16:40
by lurid
I don't think that this interview is widely known about - Studs interviews members of the EPI (Sterling, Gerard, Ingrid Superstar, Paul Morrissey and Steve Seznick (!)) on 23rd June 1966. Obviously during the stay at Poor Richards. It is 41 minutes long and very interesting. Pity John wasn't there....
(there's even a transcript!)
https://studsterkel.wfmt.com/programs/i ... -exploding
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 27 May 2023 04:52
by peppergomez
Didn't realize that the "snake" that was Steve Sesnick (to quote Cale) had inserted himself to that scene so early
Thanks for the link!
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 28 May 2023 16:43
by simonm
Thanks Gordon
That was interesting, though probably Studs Terkel's befuddled questions were probably more interesting than their answers. His manner is surprisingly formal, but maybe that's tongue-in-cheek? Hard to tell. Sometimes you get the impression they're trying to give him genuine answers, but not always. I liked them reading out and commenting on the reviews. Hilarious that the website calls them the Purple Underground.
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 02 Jun 2023 21:25
by lurid
simonm wrote: ↑28 May 2023 16:43
Thanks Gordon
That was interesting, though probably Studs Terkel's befuddled questions were probably more interesting than their answers. His manner is surprisingly formal, but maybe that's tongue-in-cheek? Hard to tell. Sometimes you get the impression they're trying to give him genuine answers, but not always. I liked them reading out and commenting on the reviews. Hilarious that the website calls them the Purple Underground.
I don't really know what Studs' interview style was usually like - this is actually the only interview of his that I have heard, although he did many. I have a transcript of his 1959 interview with Lenny Bruce - I must look it out.
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 30 Jun 2023 21:48
by peppergomez
Speaking of interviews, in case anyone here hasn't already read this:
https://clevelandmagazine.com/entertain ... nderground
Lou was already difficult even in 1967, ha
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 01 Jul 2023 00:00
by Mark
Hahaha, that Cleveland interview is brilliant. Every line from Lou or John is solid gold.
Int: What's your opinion on drugs?
Lou: I'm in favor of any of them. They should be given to people immediately.
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 01 Jul 2023 05:47
by peppergomez
Mark wrote: ↑01 Jul 2023 00:00
Hahaha, that Cleveland interview is brilliant. Every line from Lou or John is solid gold.
Int: What's your opinion on drugs?
Lou: I'm in favor of any of them. They should be given to people immediately.
That interviewer never stood a chance
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 01 Jul 2023 05:59
by DavidH
Brilliant! Thanks for posting, I've read excerpts before, but not the whole thing.
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 01 Jul 2023 11:29
by Driven Insane
She doesn't talk to men.
Just great stuff. Thank you.
Re: EPI Interview by Studs Terkel, 23rd June 1966
Posted: 01 Jul 2023 13:12
by mangue
The original 1967 publication is archived and free available at:
https://clevelandmemory.contentdm.oclc. ... 099/rec/17