#36 - Bevis M. Griffin - Part 9 - Leaving NYC and the "Sensity of Displacement"

Bevis M. Griffin, the "Black Rock Maverick of Texas," is regarded as a pioneer of black rock music for his contributions to the scenes in Austin, New York City, and beyond. In this episode, Bevis shares how Whoopi Goldberg helped him get out of his contract with Jack Douglas and reflects on discovering what sobriety could truly do for him. He talks about distancing himself from other musicians during a difficult period, the “sensitivity of displacement” he experienced, and the personal reconciliation that followed. We also hear about the roles that Kim and Joe Dallesandro played during that chapter of his life. The conversation dives into the art of creating a rock and roll persona, and what really happened in New York, which were details that didn’t fully come to light until 2009. Bevis also recounts a conversation with Denny Freeman, and returning to Austin in 1988 to work with him, marking another turning point in his journey. Sampled Song: "Noisy Music" - Banzai Kik