exclusiveR-E-S-P-E-C-TGay Talese on What Really Matters in a MarriageThe celebrated scribe of New Journalism has a book landing this month, and a memoir on the way chronicling his long partnership with Nan Talese. Legs McNeil
VINYLThe Marriage That Broke Up the Velvet UndergroundWhen clothing designer Betsey Johnson married the Velvet Underground’s John Cale, it spelled the end for the band.Legs McNeil
exclusiveDon’t Let the Bastards Get You DownLegs McNeil on When Sinéad O’Connor Told JFK Jr. to F*ck Off“When she left the table to go to the ladies’ room, John-John Kennedy handed her a piece of paper and pencil and asked for her phone number.”Legs McNeil
UnspoiledThe Rancid Ballad of Johnny RottenThe former Sex Pistol’s memoir ‘Anger Is an Energy’ proves that he still knows how to howl and rant, but who knew he was such a beguiling storyteller? Legs McNeil
Velvet RevolutionSweet LouPunk old-timer Legs McNeil on how, despite his best efforts at acting like a grump, Lou Reed died a beloved legend. Legs McNeil
Richard Hell‘Stick Up for the Mud’<p>Legs McNeil, co-founder of <i>Punk </i>magazine, on the time rocker Richard Hell shot up heroin right in front of him and why Hell is the best—and laziest—writer in rock and roll.</p> <p></p> Legs McNeil
