This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when she joined Hole as a bassist for the “Live Through This” world tour. They talk about Melissa’s memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and about Courtney Love, Billy Corgan and the power of music. Jim and Greg also review the new album from Steve Lacy.
Steve Lacy’s third album “Oh yeah?” is reviewed by the hosts. The “Bad Habit” singer and guitarist has made an album both hosts love.
Melissa Auf der Maur was a member of both Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins in the '90s. Her memoir “Even the Good Girls Will Cry” details her experiences during those turbulent times. The hosts compare notes on their experiences covering that era with Auf der Maur.
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