PPP #30: Violent Femmes

2024 is here and this is a very special episode #30 of Pierre Pressure Podcast. This is a re-broadcast of an interview Pierre did with Gordon Gano, lead singer and guitarist of the Violent Femmes, along with then-drummer Brian Viglione (drummer of Dresden Dolls, Nine Inch Nails, World Inferno Friendship Society) on East Village Radio, hosted by Michael Messenie, AKA the Coach, on his Two For Tennis Show. This interview took place in September of 2013 in a tiny studio in the East Village in New York City. Pierre was thrilled to be asked to co-interview Gordon and Brian of the Violent Femmes on the occasion of their upcoming show at Summer Stage, re-starting an era of touring and recording for the band. The Violent Femmes were a hugely influential part of 1980's culture, starting with their massive hit “Blister in the Sun” in 1983 and continuing to this day. Their music was life-changing for Pierre and kicked-started his journey as a guitarist and songwriter. https://vfemmes.com/ https://www.brian-viglione.com/bio https://www.evr2.com/ Theme song; Marchandise by Pierre de Gaillande, from the album franglais. (originally Merchandise by Fugazi.) Gone Daddy Gone, Old Mother Reagan, Jesus Walking on the Water, Black Girls by Violent Femmes. Let Me Ride by Mercey Seat. Coin-Operated Boy by Dresden Dolls. Baiser en l'Air (Kiss Off in French) by Pierre de Gaillande / Bad Reputation-franglais. Good Feeling (Violent Femmes Cover) by Sea Foxx.