Mike Watt interviewed by Kelley Blue Book

Contributed by muckymuck . Posted by Bryne on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

In something of an odd pairing, auto pricing/information database Kelley Blue Book has posted a video interview with Mike Watt, in which the legendary bassist of Minutemen and fIREHOSE (and current member of The Stooges) talks about his Ford Econoline van and his experiences touring in them.

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trevor905 (May 21, 2009)

Saw Misery Signals last night. Awesome live show.

CrotchRot (May 21, 2009)

haha

baldsteve (May 21, 2009)

I can't wait for Scott Radinsky to be interviewed by Beckett Baseball Card Guide.

clam_tears (May 21, 2009)

It'd be no stranger than all those John Denver quotes inside the Bob Evans menus.

lostandclowned (May 21, 2009)

John is stoked.

scientistrock (May 21, 2009)

Mike Watt is better than all of you.

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

who else got choked up when he said it was a "heavy day" (or something like that) when D. Boon died, in the Minutemen documentary?

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

14 seconds in: what a tool.

Dante3000 (rich) (May 21, 2009)

I assume you mean the dickweed, fist pumping guy from Kelly blue book.
-Dante

LinoleumMagazine (May 21, 2009)

http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOn line&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOE D18%20May%202009%2020%3A15%3A30%3A080

This is pretty damn cool...

Preston (May 21, 2009)

Mike Watt reminds me of Dr. Steve Brule:

http://www.truveo.com/Dr-Brule-Your-Green-Grocer/id/213 4729553

Preston (May 21, 2009)

Or:

http://www.truveo.com/dr-steve-brule's-game-report/id/230 5843009260217641

psychosis_cheer (May 21, 2009)

HAHHAH Boston Beat Down and FSU on History channel......so funny...........

Preston (May 21, 2009)

I need to start my own hardcore gang.

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

my dad saw that a couple months ago and asked me if i was in FSU.

Preston (May 21, 2009)

are you?

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

no. i do terrorize the music scene but, not in a gang. i do it with my sweet mosh moves.

MattRamone (May 21, 2009)

How are FSU dudes like fingers?

You need five of them to punch someone.

SkolarX (May 21, 2009)

nice pull

Inspection12e (May 21, 2009)

Comment of the day.

clam_tears (May 21, 2009)

I ran out and got a FSU tattoo immediately after watching that. They like it when you do that, right?

Banal242 (May 21, 2009)

"People don't want what they can't see."

Unless you are doing a show in Philly.

ExtraCheesePizza (May 21, 2009)

In Philly, we only want what we can pawn.

Cheesetits (May 21, 2009)

Man, I think GPS systems are the best invention of the past 10 years, where would I be without you Julie. Not doing my job, that's what.

MattRamone (May 21, 2009)

It is seriously the greatest thing I have ever owned.

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

you dont really realize just how awesome they are until you get one.

Cheesetits (May 21, 2009)

Exactly, my job consists of driving a million places a week, so I really needed one, and the thing has worked wonders.

veganboyjosh (May 21, 2009)

"where would I be without you Julie"

This is my favorite against me! sequel song.

the_other_scott (May 21, 2009)

we named ours Emily. not sure why. sometimes she get so agressive "turn right in 100 feet" turn right "in 50 feet" "turn right on smith street"

shut the fuck up Emily!

Cheesetits (May 21, 2009)

Well, mine has names attached to the different voices. I chose the English chick named Julie.

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

did you change your car icon into a monster truck? id be lying if i said that wasnt the first thing i did.

Cheesetits (May 21, 2009)

I have a tom tom, is that available? I'm still pretty new to it so I haven't fully explored it.

Tahoejeff (May 22, 2009)

Driving in Europe would be infinitely more difficult without them.

kevgren (May 21, 2009)

I don't see what this has to do with the value retention of a 2003 Chevy Aveo.

baldsteve (May 21, 2009)

It's the black hole of cars. Everything around it depreciates in value.

Banal242 (May 21, 2009)

Depends.

Was it once owned by Jerry Only?

SkolarX (May 21, 2009)

mike played the shelter last week and outside of gaslight in april, it was the best show i have worked all year. he is possibly the coolest man out of any band ever, and knows seemingly everything about everything

ExtraCheesePizza (May 21, 2009)

http://gizmodo.com/5263176/the-candy-expo-where-dreams-and-diabe tes-come-true

I really really wish I knew this was happening beforehand.

baldsteve (May 21, 2009)

gummy venus de milo?

ffwoodycooks (May 21, 2009)

make sure you eat it before you drop the babysitter off

ExtraCheesePizza (May 21, 2009)

Why would anyone want to touch a girl's butt?

Dante3000 (rich) (May 21, 2009)

That sweet can...
-Dante

CleanSheets (May 21, 2009)

Now over there in Guatamala my friend
We're making mistakes there once again
Uncle Sam supports a fascist regime
That doesnt represent the people over there
We learn and believe there is justice for us all
And we lie to ourselves with a big stick up our ass

ConsumedByMusic (May 21, 2009)

Thanks for reminding me. The pres of Guatamala is accused of murder. I heard it on NPR but the story didn't show up in my google news feed.

CleanSheets (May 21, 2009)

Yeah just another reason to go against the man hehe

Holy_Balls (May 21, 2009)

i would rather read kelley boob book. or kelley butt book. yes, the second one, yes.

BrandonSideleau (May 21, 2009)

Mike Watt is so cool.....I met him in 2006 at Amoeba Records and he's easily one of the most intelligent and approachable guys you'll ever meet. That, and he can play bass better than anyone alive today. Come to think of it, all of the members of the old "SST bunch" that I have met have been nothing less than great people.