Great Moments in WFMU History #2
Raw Power All Over Scelsa's Shoes
by Ken Freedman, Lou D'Antonio, Liz Berg
Punk figure Danny Fields, responsible for signing bands like
the Doors, the Ramones, and the MC5 to Elektra Records, was also a WFMU DJ with
an airslot on the station five nights a week. The ever-charismatic Fields (who was
known to sport a tiara, speedo, and cape from time to time), was a huge fan of
the Stooges before they became popular, and convinced Iggy Pop to visit WFMU
for an interview.
Iggy showed up, and didn’t leave without puking all over DJ
Vin Scelsa’s sneakers. This was, of course, a few years before Iggy had earned
enough rockstar cred to be dismissed of responsibility. July 10, 1969.
Dave the Spazz’s interview with Danny Fields:
Illustration by Diego Medina
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