#156 / 90s Guitar Bands - Swervedriver
Summary
Hosts Neil, Luke, and Dave discuss 90s guitar music, DIY van conversions, and recent news before interviewing A.D. Vines of Swervedriver. Vines recounts the band’s evolution from Shake Appeal, their signing to Creation Records, and touring with major acts. He also shares anecdotes about meeting Kurt Cobain and his subsequent career as a touring guitar technician for artists like Bob Mould and Radiohead.
Topics discussed
Acast Sponsorship Intro
Podcast Intro and Hosts
DIY Tools and YouTube Frustrations
Music Reviews and Political Rant
Outro and Sponsorship Info
Swervedriver History and Lineup Changes
Gig Etiquette and PA Stacks
Guest Intro: AD's Career as Guitar Tech
Early Bands: Shake Appeal and Influences
Signing to Creation Records
Moving to London and A&M Records Deal
Recording the Album 'Raze'
Leaving Swervedriver for Skyscraper
Skyscraper's Rise and Dino Supreme Records
Current Projects and Touring Life
Bob Marley, Politics, and Final Thoughts
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