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Post by lynnrt on Jan 24, 2019 3:29:00 GMT -8
I was lucky enough to see it a few days ago when my Hubs was flipping channels and came upon it. He knows I love the band, so he left it on for me to watch and went into another room while I watched it, wearing a broad smile upon my face. Joe is an engaging guy, and the interview was enlightening and enjoyable. His childhood was something else. He talked about the fact that there was still food rationing going on when he was a kid, and that even in the 70's, there were areas of England that had not been rebuilt after the war. I read someplace that his home had no indoor plumbing until he was ten. Now, I don't know how true that is, but if it is, determination sure lifted him and the rest of the band out of a life of the only future for people in his area, factory work in dark, dingy factories. I love that they are still standing strong and love their fans for their continued support. I loved it when he said that Hysteria was cooking his breakfast, laundering his clothes and fluffing his duvet! He's just so cute!
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Post by andylgr on Jan 24, 2019 4:33:28 GMT -8
He talked about the fact that there was still food rationing going on when he was a kid, and that even in the 70's, there were areas of England that had not been rebuilt after the war. I read someplace that his home had no indoor plumbing until he was ten. Now, I don't know how true that is, but if it is, determination sure lifted him and the rest of the band out of a life of the only future for people in his area, factory work in dark, dingy factories. I think hes over exaggerating some of the stuff and it makes it sound almost Victorian in how England looked back then. Which just isn’t the case, but it makes the story sound even more inspirational. For example food rationing actually ended in 1954 Every town and city in the country was famous for its own industry, which was the major employer in that area, whether it be steel, mining, pottery, car , cotton etc but its not like everyone was destined for a life of servitude in the deepest darkest bowels of some big corporations steel mill. But like I say it makes the story sound better if you’re coming from an industrial background, almost rags to riches, but that’s an exaggeration I think. |
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Post by rellis on Jan 24, 2019 5:28:47 GMT -8
Have to say that I really enjoyed most of that. I went in to this thinking it was going to be the usual stuff, so it was pleasing to see that it focused a lot on their early career and also David Fricke asked some very good questions, in particular those about the relationships within the band. Some of the stuff he said about Steve didn't sit well with me, its also very telling that they brought Viv in with one eye on being able to sustain a career as a live band and the recording stuff would kind of be a bonus. What he says about Steve never sits well with me. Credit Steve with his immense contribution to the band. I was cringing when David asked him how things changed when Vivian joined the band and Joe didn’t disappoint. Got his usual jabs in about Steve. Give Steve his due and let him Rest In Peace Joe. |
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Post by zeff8159 on Jan 24, 2019 5:46:48 GMT -8
Have to say that I really enjoyed most of that. I went in to this thinking it was going to be the usual stuff, so it was pleasing to see that it focused a lot on their early career and also David Fricke asked some very good questions, in particular those about the relationships within the band. Some of the stuff he said about Steve didn't sit well with me, its also very telling that they brought Viv in with one eye on being able to sustain a career as a live band and the recording stuff would kind of be a bonus. What he says about Steve never sits well with me. Credit Steve with his immense contribution to the band. I was cringing when David asked him how things changed when Vivian joined the band and Joe didn’t disappoint. Got his usual jabs in about Steve. Give Steve his due and let him Rest In Peace Joe. Joe and Steve were very good friends...……..I didn't watch the interview, so don't know what he said, but in many ways Steve (as anyone with an addiction) wrote his own ticket in my opinion...……...there were interventions, but unfortunately they didn't work, as with all of us and our demons. I have friends who were the same way.....no matter how many times people tried to help, the individuals just couldn't help themselves and the result was heartbreaking as in Steve's case. I hope that Steve has finally found the peace he was so searching for in life. Very sad. |
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Post by primeaugurl25 on Jan 24, 2019 6:08:31 GMT -8
I will never hide that I am NOT a fan of Vivian since he arrived with the band. I am a Steve lover and will always be. With that said, anything that is being said about Steve, I will read and try to understand but nobody can deny that he was the one behind the rock riffs of the first 4 albums and Vivian, as good as he can be, will never play to the level that Steve did. The only thing that I will say that Joe mention was that Vivian bring vocals which is one thing that Steve never really wanted to do. Leave Steve play his guitar... that's my opinion....
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Post by lynnrt on Jan 25, 2019 3:16:48 GMT -8
The thing that I wonder, is if Steve was manic depressive. It runs in my husband's family. I read some place that he was on anti-depressants, and he never should have mixed alcohol with the psychotropic drugs. Now, I don't know how true any of this is, I do know something about manic depression and the bi-polar disease, and it seems to me that the poor guy may have been dealing with it. Every time I see a picture with his brilliant smile, I wonder what he was truly feeling behind that smile. It just makes me so sad thinking he may have had deeper problems that nobody understood.
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Post by Blair on Jan 25, 2019 4:09:18 GMT -8
The thing that I wonder, is if Steve was manic depressive. It runs in my husband's family. I read some place that he was on anti-depressants, and he never should have mixed alcohol with the psychotropic drugs. Now, I don't know how true any of this is, I do know something about manic depression and the bi-polar disease, and it seems to me that the poor guy may have been dealing with it. Every time I see a picture with his brilliant smile, I wonder what he was truly feeling behind that smile. It just makes me so sad thinking he may have had deeper problems that nobody understood. As the line goes; "sometimes I hide the sadness, behind a painted smile" |
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Post by skinnybill on Jan 25, 2019 4:53:21 GMT -8
In my opinion, one of the finest interviews with Joe I've ever seen. Always impressed with how well spoken Joe is too. Lots of interesting information and it felt like he was very upfront and didn't hold anything back.
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Post by notastrangelady73 on Jan 28, 2019 11:06:16 GMT -8
That was beyond excellent!! Had a feeling Fricke would bring out the best in a relaxed and comfortable Joe. Boy was I right!!
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Post by johny35 on Feb 1, 2019 3:09:20 GMT -8
I think it was a great interview. I love the way Joe can speak about music in general - his knowledge is excellent. I personally loved that Steve was humanized. It's kind of tiring to read everywhere how godlike he was. I understand that he was crucial in creating the signature songs and generally in the sound of the band. I adore him as well but it's too much I think. And all those "steve would like this, Steve would do this.." I read or heard an interview with Joe when he said that 1988 Steve would like it but he can't say what 60-year old Steve would think about (I don't know the topic). So I liked the way he talked about Vivian - they needed someone reliable and able to play the songs. They knew by then that had already created the core of their legacy. The whole interview was amazing to listen to  I love such stuff. |
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Post by primeaugurl25 on Feb 8, 2019 16:03:55 GMT -8
For anyone in the Ontario area with Cogeco as a cable company, my DVR just picked up tge episode to be shown on Feb 17 at 2:00 am on PBS !
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Post by Shawn on Feb 11, 2019 10:33:29 GMT -8
I've watched this 3 times and Joe doing an imitation of Phil Collen still cracks me up laughing.
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Post by lynnrt on Feb 12, 2019 10:18:01 GMT -8
I was surprised at how well he did, but then I remembered seeing Joe in a tv show playing a ghost, I thought he could have gone into acting if he so desired. He was pretty good.
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Post by CindyJ on Apr 3, 2019 18:02:44 GMT -8
If you haven't or can't watch the Speakeasy episode with Joe online or you just want to see it again, check your local PBS listings for next week. It's never previously been available locally for me, but it's being broadcast here Thursday, April 11th.
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Post by diva on Apr 7, 2019 15:46:57 GMT -8
Thank you!
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I love such stuff.
