61. Ben Deily - The Lemonheads, Varsity Drag

Ben Deily, a founding member of The Lemonheads, joins us and delivers a treasure trove of stories from the band's early days — his first jam sessions with high school friend Evan Dando, Jesse Peretz's role in the mix, and what life on the road as a Lemonhead was really like. He also breaks down the Dando/Charles Manson connection and the LA reunion sessions featuring Dando, Juliana Hatfield, and Ryan Adams. Plus, we dig into Ben's band Varsity Drag and a killer tribute to the late, legendary Billy Ruane. If you've ever wanted to know how The Lemonheads got started and what made them tick, this one's for you.MusicThe Charms "So Pretty"Lemonheads "Ever"Varsity Drag "Billy Ruane"Recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East, Somerville MA December 9, 2020