BARRY SUTTON - Beatnik Hurricane
Summary
Paul and Steve Hanley interview Barry Sutton, a former member of The Fall, at Hesketh Bank in West Lancashire. Sutton recounts his early days with the band, his expulsion from school, and wild stories involving Iggy Pop and a church fire. The group also discusses the production of The Fall’s album *Lies* and performs a cover of "Raindance."
Topics discussed
Introduction of guests Barry Sutton and Louise Barlow
Setting the scene at Hesketh Bank and Kelly's voice loss
Barry's first encounter with The Fall and 'Repetition'
Barry's long-term psychiatrist and the 'eroded' label
Drug use in the 80s and the Iggy Pop 'Jonesy' story
Expulsion from school and the fire alarm incident
Barry's father's childhood arson attempt
The deconsecrated church fire and police misunderstanding
First live show at the Poor Warehouse in 1982
Discussion on Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, and paranoia
Connection to The Last and the 1986 Liverpool scene
Views on dance music and genre preferences
Critique of The Last's 'L' album production
Mike Hedges production and Andy McDonald's role
Live performance of 'Raindance' by The Last
Current musical projects and upcoming gigs
Memories of Paul Hanley's mother and Irish hospitality
Final thoughts and sign-off
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