John Robb, author, journalist and music fanatic discusses his new book "The History of Goth" by taking us through it's history, rich with art, music and culture.
Topics include:
- Cross continental introductions
- Goth seems to have permeated all forms of music & art
- Summarizing the history of Goth starting with the sacking of Rome in 411 AD
- The tribal nature of Goth and art in general
- Did John feel the culture of Goth wasn’t understood?
- Nick Cave being an elder statesman of Goth
- What were early Goth songs in modern music?
- What constitutes a Goth song?
- Industrial bands (Skinny Puppy, Front 242) being inspired by Goth
- The geographical trends of Goth culture
- The US producing Ramones and The Cramps
- The impulsiveness of The Cramps
- The impact of format of vinyl records on Goth culture
- How did John research and create the History of Goth?
- Goth in present day mainstream art (Wednesday, Tim Burton movies, etc)
- What about Goth is misunderstood?
- John thinks records will continue to rise in value. I don’t.
- The remaining records of John’s collection
- Meeting, interviewing Nirvana and Fugazi
- New bands that John enjoys
- Interview wrap up
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