John Robb, author, journalist and music fanatic discusses his new book "The History of Goth" by taking us through it's history, rich with art, music and culture.

Topics include:

• Cross continental introductions
• Goth seems to have permeated all forms of music & art
• Summarizing the history of Goth starting with the sacking of Rome in 411 AD
• The tribal nature of Goth and art in general
• Did John feel the culture of Goth wasn’t understood?
• Nick Cave being an elder statesman of Goth
• What were early Goth songs in modern music?
• What constitutes a Goth song?
• Industrial bands (Skinny Puppy, Front 242) being inspired by Goth
• The geographical trends of Goth culture
• The US producing Ramones and The Cramps
• The impulsiveness of The Cramps
• The impact of format of vinyl records on Goth culture
• How did John research and create the History of Goth?
• Goth in present day mainstream art (Wednesday, Tim Burton movies, etc)
• What about Goth is misunderstood?
• John thinks records will continue to rise in value. I don’t.
• The remaining records of John’s collection
• Meeting, interviewing Nirvana and Fugazi
• New bands that John enjoys
• Interview wrap up

Order "The History of Goth" book here.

Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide

Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide