Interview: Peter Lewis of Moby Grape talks Skip Spence, Controversial Album Cover, Moby Grape History & His New Album
LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day VinylShow Notes
Discover the incredible journey of the legendary 1960’s San Francisco Country-Psych Rock band, Moby Grape in this episode of the Legends:Podcast by All Day Vinyl featuring founding member, singer/guitarist Peter Lewis of the Moby Grape.
In conversation with host Scott Dudelson, Lewis talks about his new album ”Imagination” and shares incredible stories about Skip Spence including the infamous incident where he attempted to attack drummer Don Stevenson with an Axe while believing he was the anti-christ, the amazing story behind the iconic Moby Grape debut album cover photo, his recollections of being offered acid by David Crosby at Monterey Pop Festival and so much more.
Listeners get a mesmerizing glance into Peter’s life from his early beginnings to his current album, all while experiencing the history of one of San Francisco’s seminal 1960s bands. This episode paints an in-depth portrait of the band’s trials and tribulations including being ripped off by their manager as well as its high points and the chances of a future Moby Grape reunion concert.
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