Nick Lowe | Guitar Moves Interview

There is a singular and massive influence on the music we know as punk rock, power pop, pub rock, and acoustic singer/songwriters: Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe aka The Jesus Of Cool was the first artist on Stiff Records, produced the Damned’s debut world-changing punk rock single “New Rose”, wrote “What’s So Funny Bout Peace Love And Understanding” and produced Elvis Costello’s legendary first five albums, wrote “The Beast In Me” for Johnny Cash. That’s just basic facts- Nick Lowe made music on guitars (and bass guitars) that became a huge part of what’s good about modern western culture. Also, Nick Lowe is humble, generous and hilarious about his process as a guitarist, bassist and songwriter. So this episode is a huge deal. As Acid Bath’s Dax Riggs once said to Guitar Moves host Matt Sweeney: “You gotta listen to everything Nick Lowe does”. He’s right. Also Nick Lowe’s legendary live show is unbeatable. Go see him. https://nicklowe.com/tour-dates/ A Note: Guitar Moves is a series that uses the guitar to show that everyone can play music- in their own way, on their own terms, in their own communities. Guitar shredder dudes/Expert Guitar Officers: if this vibe isn’t for you, feel free to get what you are looking for elsewhere. *Matt Sweeney* , host of Guitar Moves, is a member of The Hard Quartet and a NYC based producer (Joanna Sternberg “I’ve Got Me”) and composer (Superwolves, Chavez, Red Dead Redemption 2). His guitar playing can be heard on records by Adele, Johnny Cash, Endless Boogie, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Desert Sessions, Iggy Pop, Tinariwen. Credits: Directed & Produced by The Diamond Bros (Jason Diamond / Josh Diamond) Edited & Colored by : Andrew Reuland DP: Tony Waweru Sound: Zachary Bishop Filmed in NYC at Electric Lady Studios Follow Guitar Moves: https://www.tiktok.com/@guitar.moves https://www.instagram.com/guitar.moves https://twitter.com/gtrmoves https://www.youtube.com/@guitar-moves https://facebook.com/gtrmoves Follow Nick Lowe: https://www.instagram.com/nicklowesdog/ https://www.facebook.com/nickloweofficial www.youtube.com/@UCpSZyHf9wV4sIqgPwcwxdgw