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Episode 126:  Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt
With author Robert Lawson

Robert Lawson is a talented author (and music researcher) and friend, who actually appeared on our old show the LeBrain Train back in 2021.  Tonight is his Grab A Stack of Rock debut, and his first time meeting the Mad Metal Man, Harrison Kopp.

When Robert was the LeBrain Train, it was to discuss his book Still Competition:  The Listener’s Guide to Cheap Trick, a thorough and essential read.  He has also penned detailed books on Nazareth and the Guess Who.  This time, we’re talking about Stevie Van Zandt, the subject of Robert’s new book Solidarity Forever.  This is a subject about which Robert is intensely passionate for reasons musical and spiritual.  As Robert says, writing this book was “his job”.

“Little Steven” Van Zandt is a fascinating figure in rock, from his instantly recognizable stage visage, to his popular role on the Sopranos.  This book will teach you about the solo career of Little Steven, and breaks down “every album, every single” just as we collectors want.  Robert is also knowledgeable on many other artists in genres from jazz to rock, and we will doubtless stray off track spontaneously.  And that is half the fun.

Tune in tonight and ask Robert your questions live, on Grab A Stack of Rock.

 

Friday November 21 at 7:00 PM EST, 8:00 PM Atlantic.  Enjoy on YouTube or Facebook.