Ep506: Craig Ferguson - Comedian, Actor, TV Host & Music Fanatic

Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path.

Topics Include:

• Discussion begins about Craigs new vinyl release "Im So Happy"
• Craig has released most of his comedy specials on vinyl
• His first album was vinyl in 1986 when that was standard
• Vinyl became the poor cousin during the CD era
• Craigs vinyl collection is currently boxed up after moving
• Used red sleeves for expensive records when kids were young
• First owned record: Monkees "Headquarters" from uncle James
• First purchased: Brian Eno "Here Come the Warm Jets" 1976
• Son experienced vinyl for first time with Mogwai album
• Son said he felt "robbed" by digital music quality
• Modern music feels overproduced and digitally assembled to Craig
• Artists release music before its properly developed or ready
• His first concert: Blue Oyster Cult 1975 Nassau Coliseum
• Still shops at record stores with tour manager Thomas
• Prefers tactile experience over buying vinyl records online
• Has couple of precious singles from his own bands
• Missed lots of music during blackout drunk years 15-30
• Now discovering missed artists like John Cale collaborations
• Doesnt consider himself musician but thinks like one musically
• Stand-up comedy has tempos, moods, feels like musical performance
• Music and comedy both require audience participation for value
• Paul Weller didnt want interview despite initial tour requests
• Never invited David Bowie due to being too in awe
• Never spent time with Iggy Pop except seeing performances
• Drummed for Nico briefly when young and impaired
• Last public drumming was disastrous Rock Bottom Remainders performance
• Billy Connollys vinyl albums were forbidden contraband as kid
• Vinyl comedy creates different atmosphere than digital formats

Watch "Im So Happy" on YouTube & order the vinyl here.

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