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Slippery People Pod

Slippery People Pod

By: Calvin Crunkleton
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The Slippery People Podcast: Join us as we explore the people that made the New York New Wave project Talking Heads what it was, and rock out to some great music!


Following the recording of the band's 4th album "Remain in Light" in 1980, Talking Heads knew that in order to have a chance at replicating the music live, they would need to expand their lineup, going from a 4-piece to a 9-piece. All of the touring musicians had an effect on Talking Heads, but what's most interesting is that a majority of these new members were black, and many had not ever even heard of Talking Heads before joining the live band. The new clash of cultures, arts, ideas, and music lead to some of the best sounds ever created in any genre.


Season 1 is dedicated to telling the story of touring bassist Michael "Busta" Jones!

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Episodes
  • The Name of This Bass is Busta Jones

    The Name of This Bass is Busta Jones
    Nov 22 2023
    Join Slippery Dude as she takes you through the bassist Busta Jones' journey as he come to collaborate with these art nerds from New York called Talking Heads! From disco in Montreal to New Wave funk-punk, this episode covers Busta's life 1975-1981.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Memphis

    Memphis
    Aug 2 2023
    Join Slippery Dude as she takes you through the early years of the bassist Busta Jones! From Memphis to London and back again, this episode covers Busta's life from his birth in 1951 to the end of his time with White Lightnin' in 1975.

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    38 mins
  • Who Was Busta Jones?

    Who Was Busta Jones?
    Mar 3 2023
    An exciting start for Season 1 of Slippery People Pod! A quick taste of the bass playing styles in Talking Heads.

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    4 mins

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