poor guy, but he sounds to be dealing with the situation about as best as could be hoped for. glad he's housed and seems to have some people who care about him.
― I? not I! He! He! HIM! (akm), Friday, 21 July 2023 22:26 (nine months ago) link
I was shocked to hear a Durutti Column song on THE BEAR a few weeks ago. I remember that he asked fans for financial help some years back when he was on the verge of becoming unhoused
― beamish13, Saturday, 22 July 2023 00:14 (nine months ago) link
That scene in The Bear was so perfect too, hope he gets/got a good wedge for that.
― MaresNest, Saturday, 22 July 2023 10:00 (nine months ago) link
According to Spotify he has 340,000 monthly listeners. Hopefully that’s enough to give him financial security.
But, yeah a poignant read. That line about gusts of wind blowing his words away is so vivid. Never knew about his early life on the streets or suicide attempts.
― Dan Worsley, Saturday, 22 July 2023 11:07 (nine months ago) link
Always wondered what he got paid for having his music in "Jerry Maguire." That was a pretty major film, Tom Cruise for pete's sake.
― henry s, Saturday, 22 July 2023 12:50 (nine months ago) link
Pretty shocking tbh. Amazed he survived, never mind made music, never mind that it was so wonderful xp
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 22 July 2023 12:52 (nine months ago) link
He should write a book. His instagram posts are great. Very political and very strongly worded. Doesn’t seem to have lost any energy on that front. And if this interview is any sign he has a lot to say.
― dan selzer, Saturday, 22 July 2023 14:03 (nine months ago) link
There was this which I have but haven’t read! https://www.citizeneditions.com/products/calm-by-vini-reilly-second-edition
― dan selzer, Saturday, 22 July 2023 14:05 (nine months ago) link
A great man.
― John Donne In Concert (Tom D.), Saturday, 22 July 2023 14:34 (nine months ago) link
xp You should read that now! And then send it to me, because it is sold out :(
― henry s, Saturday, 22 July 2023 14:35 (nine months ago) link