Willie Nile a Rocker from Buffalo NY Part One
In part one, with Willie Nile we discuss the beginnings of his musical career, his band and his time with long time bassist Johnny Pisano. Willie was born in Buffalo, New York into what he called “a gregarious Irish Catholic family”. He studied at the University at Buffalo and lived in Greenwich Village while beginning his music career. he began frequenting such clubs as CBGB, where he saw performers including Patti Smith, Television, the Ramones, and Talking Heads
The New York Times called Buffalo, NY-born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises”
His studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands.” The London Times called him “A man who embodies the true spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.” The New Yorker wrote that Willie Nile is “One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years.”
Willie has a new album just released called The Great Yellow Light. MOJO gave it 4 Stars and wrote: “On his 21st album in a career of remarkable consistency, h” Willie will be touring in Europe and in North America this year in support of the new album and lives in New York City.
Willie Nile with Johnny Pisano Part One
Here are links to Willie and Johnny