Steve Conte remembers David Johansen (1950-2025) The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers

Guitarist Steve Conte returns to the program to remember David Johansen, the New York Dolls frontman (and erstwhile Buster Poindexter) who passed away at the age of 75 on February 28. Steve was in the 2000s lineup of the NY Dolls and shares his stories of working with the man some called simply “David Jo.” The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton.   Record Store Day 2025 is April 12th. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, including The List, visit RecordStoreDay.com) Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we’re here every week and we love making new friends.   This episode is dedicated to Angie Stone, Joey Molland, and David Johansen. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-record-store-day-podcast-with-paul-myers/id1482426505?i=1000697564138

If you can’t be bothered signing up for an account with Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc and you’re not one who actually “Buys” albums or singles, you can still listen to my music on YouTube – nearly every record is there.

https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCxk6zgJn87I4ZORy4bLdjUQ

Of course it would be wonderful if you could support the arts & artist by purchasing a record via my Bandcamp page, on Amazon or in a local record store…but the main thing is, that you get to hear the music, in whatever form! 😎

DJ Mark Skaar talks to Steve about his latest solo album, “The Concrete Jangle”. Aired during “The Skaar Kaard” on KLKK FM “The Fox” in Mason City, Iowa on December 1st, 2024.

It’s a quick one, clocking in at 18 minutes – the latest news from the end of 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7__rKxV7pE&ab_channel=MarkSkaar

Check out these bracelets & earrings – made from my guitar strings & picks!!

Made by Toni Cesiro. Pluck one of these babies today…

https://createdwithloveboutique.com/shop/ols/categories/steve-conte-merch

A HUGE thanks to the listeners of The Underground Garage radio program for voting my song “All Tied Up” a Top Ten Coolest Song of 2024!! “All Tied Up” & “Shoot Out The Stars” were voted Top Ten Coolest Songs of the Year by Underground Garage DJs Lenny Kaye, Speedie John,  Palmyra Delran and Mark Lindsay

Last year’s Top Ten song was “Fourth Of July”, written by myself & XTC’s Andy Partridge – this year’s song was written by myself alone. It’s a great feeling to know that songs I have written or co-written connect with so many people. I love what I do – thanks again for listening!

Here’s to a fab 2025…