January 19th, 2009 by admin
Tomorrow John Fevreau (27) will be the youngest speechwriter on record in the White House, writes The Guardian. We’re excited to observe President Barack Obama’s inauguration tomorrow and wish that the U.S. will unite under his presidency and a new beginning for a peaceful tomorrow.
January 6th, 2009 by admin
Rock lost one of its great trailblazers. Ron Asheton, guitarist for The Stooges was announced dead earlier today.
We met Ron briefly while working on the book, backstage after a 2007 Stooges concert in Norway. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Ron the 29th greatest rock guitarist a few years ago. The Stooges are shortlisted for induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Ron Asheton, his brother Scott, Dave Alexander (a 27) and Iggy Pop founded the Stooges in 1967. The band’s proto-punk sound went on to influence a score of bands.
Rock In Peace, Ron!
January 6th, 2009 by admin
Music Tomes, Eric Banister’s excellent music blog, published an interview with The 27s author Eric Segalstad and is poised to publish a companion interview with illustrator/designer/artist Josh Hunter tomorrow. If you’re interested in more insight about the creation process of what Banister calls an “innovative book,” stop by Music Tomes and read the interview.
As always, stay tuned to the27s.com for the latest.
Josh & Eric
Samadhi Creations
January 3rd, 2009 by admin
The Missoula Independent, Western Montana’s award-winning alternative newspaper just published an article based on interviews with us about The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll.
I first met Josh in Missoula and went on as an intern with the Independent, writing everything from news briefs, CD reviews, and band interviews, to a cover story. Thanks to Erika Fredrickson at the Indie for the great article!
January 3rd, 2009 by admin
Apparently Amy Winehouse fears she’ll join The 27s. At least that’s what former personal assistant Alex Haines says and adds that he reckons she spent 3500 quid per week to keep up her habit. Sounds a little sensational if you ask us and she still has a few more years until she hits the 27 mark. Now that your man’s outta jail it’s time to get back into the studio. Go Winehouse!