I just loved their voices.īO: There's a lot to get into, because as this new box set points out, early on they did Land Speed Record, which is one of the most savage hardcore records in the history of American hardcore, but Grant Hart, the drummer, one of the primary songwriters, he was - you nailed it - a groovy, folky hippie. I just remember that Hüsker Dü was the first time it sounded a lot more positive to me just these open guitar chords that were almost like folky or something, and I loved how they sang. I liked being around it, but I was intimidated by it. But American hardcore I remember as being a little scary to me because I was in New York City and the bands were like a little unmelodic for me. I was in a hardcore band for a little while and I really liked all kinds of punk, all the British stuff. I got into the music a little bit after that and I never had a chance to see them, but for me, I was in the hardcore scene. There was someone who lived at the dorms who was really into Hüsker Dü. When do you first remember hearing Hüsker Dü?įA:I was in college at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and this must have been '85, maybe '84. I know that you started out as a musician before becoming a mega-famous guy with Saturday Night Live and with Portlandia and all the other things you've done. As you and I discussed right before we got going here, I think both of us could talk about Hüsker Dü all the time, so let's start at the beginning. How are you today?įred Armisen: How are you? Thanks for having me on.īO: My pleasure. Here's a conversation Brian Oake had with actor/comedian/musician Fred Armisen about discovering punk music, the Minneapolis scene and one of his favorite bands.īrian Oake: I've never had a chance to talk with our next guest, who is apparently a lifelong fan of Hüsker Dü, Mr. Around the launch of " Do You Remember ?", our podcast about Hüsker Dü, we asked several artists to contribute their stories, memories or feelings about the band.
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