S02E10 - Stephen’s Music Video Tales
In this episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' hosts interview Stephen Pitalo, a music video historian and creator of the Music Video Time Machine website. The discussion kicks off with Stephen reminiscing about his first concert experience at a Ratt show in 1985, featuring Bon Jovi as the opening act. They delve into Stephen's extensive career in music journalism, his interviews with iconic music video directors, and his ongoing book project that aims to document the golden age of music videos, which he defines as spanning from 1976 to 1994. The episode also highlights Stephen's work at Serino Coyne Incorporated, producing radio commercials with notable talent, and his experiences in the music industry, including playing in a punk band and hosting music video dance parties.
Seeing Them Live · Stephen Pitalo, Charles Zona, Doug Florzak
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Show Notes
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles and Doug welcome Stephen Pitalo, a music video historian and creator of the Music Video Time Machine. The discussion explores the golden age of music videos from the 80s and 90s, touching on Stephen's website, magazine, and blog that highlight iconic music videos and upcoming events. They reminisce about Stephen's first concert experience with Ratt and Bon Jovi in 1985, his fascinating encounters with musicians, and the influential music video directors he has interviewed for his upcoming book. The conversation also delves into memorable concerts attended by Stephen, from an unforgettable Joey Ramone show to a spectacular Prince performance, while also addressing the surprising disappointment of Billy Bob Thornton's Boxmasters. The episode offers a compelling look into the historical and cultural significance of music videos and live music experiences.
BANDS: Alice In Chains, Bad Manners, Big Country, Billy Bob Thornton, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Crazy Town, Criss Cross, Dixie Chicks, Duran Duran, EMF, Fontaines D.C., Foo Fighters, Garbage, Guns and Roses, Guns N Roses, Henry Rollins, INXS, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joey Ramone, L7, Lap Daddy, Madness, Marshmello, Morris Day and the Time, Motley Crue, Primus, Queen, Ratt, REM, Rick Springfield, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Spector, Soraia, Spin Doctors, Taylor Swift, Tears for Fears, The Boxmasters, The Dictators, The Independence, The Knuckle Sandwiches, The Meters, The Pristines, The Ramones, The Runaways, Twisted Sister, U2, Whitesnake, Whitney Houston, ZZ Top.
VENUES: Bowery Ballroom, Brownies, Continental Club, CBGB, Coast Coliseum, Coney Island High, Continental Club, Continental Club, Gulf Coast Coliseum, Hank's, Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum, Pussycat Lounge, Starplex Amphitheater, Starplex Amphitheater, Tramps, Westbeth Theater, Westbeth Theater.
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