Rock 'n' Roll Re-Creation: The Mekons' Jon Langford

Too Much Effing Perspective

EpisodeFeb 14, 202345m

Rock 'n' Roll Re-Creation: The Mekons' Jon Langford

Too Much Effing Perspective

EpisodeFeb 14, 202345m

In this TMEP classic, Jon Langford taps the deep, dark bowels of punk rock to share his 1979 prediction that U2's career was "going nowhere"; how Lester Bangs declared the Mekons to be better than REO Speedwagon and Budgie...combined; and about being dissed at the A&M Records Christmas party. This Spinal Tap Moment swap meet was originally released on November 4, 2021.See Jon's art: www.yarddog.com/collections/jon-langfordFind out about Mekon's gigs, music, and other stuff on FB @Mekons--------------------------------------------------Get in touch with Too Much Effing PerspectiveContact us: hello@tmepshow.comWebsite: https://tmepshow.comSocial: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Every performer who's ever been on the road has at least one bizarro story that could have been pulled straight from the iconic music mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. Co-hosts Allen Keller and Alex Hofmann delve deep into their guests’ harrowing, humbling, and hilarious Spinal Tap Moments uncovering universal truths along the way. (Although it would be as great as having armadillos in our trousers, this podcast is not affiliated with This Is Spinal Tap and no person or entity connected with the film has sponsored or endorsed its content. This podcast is not affiliated, sponsored or licensed by Authorized Spi...

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