Howie KleinNov 17, 20225 minThe Clash Interviews: Paul Simonon, Part II— Paul Goes To MoscowThe first half of this 1977 interview with former Clash bass player Paul Simonon— who will be 67 next month— ran Wednesday evening. At...
Howie KleinNov 16, 20229 minThe Clash Interviews: Paul Simonon, Part IThe Clash were never on any label I worked for. But they were my favorite band for a long time. I expect to write a lot about them in the...
Howie KleinNov 6, 20224 minI Forgot That The First Time AC/DC Went On Tour— In Australia— It Was Opening For Lou ReedA few months ago, I was talking with a Senate candidate about AC/DC, his favorite band. It kind of blows my mind to imagine someone in...
Howie KleinNov 4, 20224 minMe And Madonna... Not Much Me ThereAfter I couldn’t stand one more moment watching CBS Records butcher the bands on my label, 415 Records, I took a job as general manager...