Leah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an extra special rock history episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten, a self-taught blues and folk music legend during the 60s. Leah tells the story of Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 70s new wave punk rock band, Blondie.
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In this episode, we talk about:
- Leah’s rock history podcast, She Will Rock You
- Melissa’s infamous run-in with Pink at Mammoth Motocross
- The new summer White Claw packs + MY BEER
- Elizabeth Cotten and her iconic 1904 hit song Freight Train
- Elizabeth’s unique guitar style which is now famously known as “Cotten Picking”
- Being discovered in her 60s by the famous folk music family, The Seegers
- Elizabeth’s legacy living on through the thousands of famous guitarists that have covered her songs
- Debbie Harry finding her lone-wolf tribe in New York City
- Reaching stardom at 31 years old with her new wave band, Blondie
- Debbie’s friendship with Andy Warhol
- Debbie’s solo album KooKoo & her creepy album art
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