Joel Selvin, writer, music critic and author of many fascinating music history books, joins us to talk vinyl, record collecting, the Bay Area music scene and harrowing tale of Sly & The Family Stone.

Topics include:

• The Sky Stone book is harrowing
• Joel’s “Basement Record Library”
• Getting free promotional records
• Some memorable shows he saw in late 60s
• Balancing friendships w artists as a music critic
• Collecting music memorabilia
• A Christmas present from Steve Miller
• The vinyl revival didn’t surprise Joel
• Why vinyl sounds better
• Joel’s reaction to CDs and Napster
• Ever been threatened or made an enemy from reporting?
• Pissing off Sammy Hagar
• Taking on the Sly & the Family Stone book
• Getting in touch with all the main Sly & the Family Stone characters
• The involvement of Hamp ‘Bubba’ Banks
• Former band members eventually revealing the trauma
• The poor sound quality of “There’s a Riot Going On”
• Status of the Sly Stone recording tapes
• Rare Sly Stone records, The Stewart Four 78 record
• Joel’s conversations with Sly
• The cultural loss of talent of Sly Stone
• Upcoming autobiography and documentary of Sky Stone
• Interview wrap up

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related