Melissa Auf der Maur
Summary
Melissa Auf der Maur discusses her memoir and photo book, reflecting on her tenure as bassist for Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins. She shares insights into her evolving relationships with Courtney Love and Billy Corgan, contrasting their difficult personalities with her own upbringing. The conversation also covers her father’s influence on her storytelling and her transition from rock stardom to curating the Basilica Hudson art center.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Melissa Offemaur's career and new projects
Joining Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins
Leaving Hole and Courtney Love's letters
Reconnecting with Courtney and Billy Corgan
The photo book and the 'Bass Womb Room'
Bass playing style and the 'pocket'
Writing the memoir and family influence
Her father's legacy in Montreal
Recording Celebrity Skin and Pro Tools
The 90s as the last analog decade
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