We wanted to establish a new fan base over here. And second, we wanted to challenge ourselves. We wanted to bring what is ostensibly new music to fresh ears and see what lights them up.
BOB WEIRWe wanted to establish a new fan base over here. And second, we wanted to challenge ourselves. We wanted to bring what is ostensibly new music to fresh ears and see what lights them up.
BOB WEIRWe have a society that’s trying to make sure that nobody gets any adventures because adventures are dangerous and danger is bad.
BOB WEIRWe have cultural depth. We get all kinds of stuff to chew on, to live on.
BOB WEIRThe ones that catch your eye are the ones that are basically people who live on the road and follow us around. They’re a small percentage of the audience, but they’re quite visible. The ones who aren’t visible are the stockbrokers, lawyers, doctors, housewives.
BOB WEIRSlowly you become your own man.
BOB WEIRI think it’s real important that people understand where the music comes from. If you can see where the music comes from, you can also see the future. It gives you a trajectory.
BOB WEIRThat’s right! The women are smarter!
BOB WEIRCertain kinds of people just can’t live life taking risks with adventure.
BOB WEIRWhat’s changed? I’m a dad. That’s fundamental. Watching your kids grow, you go back a bit.
BOB WEIRWhat I like best about music is when time goes away.
BOB WEIRThe bulk of my input comes from my peers.
BOB WEIRI think if people value democracy, they had damn well better get out and exercise their right to vote while their vote still means something.
BOB WEIRI have not made many conscious efforts to “re-imagine” songs. I just let them happen the way they’re going to happen.
BOB WEIRIf for instance, in a board meeting, if you have an idea, it better be a good idea, or you’re not going to get everybody’s attention.
BOB WEIRDynamic benign neglect.
BOB WEIROur lives are interesting.
BOB WEIR