Missoula Music History Oral History Project
Interviewer
Samuel Aldeen
Files
Description
Andy Cohen, the guitarist for the band Silkworm, describes his early interest in music and playing in bands, which led to the formation of Silkworm in 1987 in Missoula, Montana. He discusses the extent to which Silkworm was independent from the pressures of popular indie rock trends, producers, and major label companies. Cohen also reflects on the punk rock-indie rock scene of the 1980s in Missoula and explores the influence of the town’s culture and geography on Silkworm’s career.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Subjects: Music; Music—History and criticism; Music—Montana—Missoula; Alternative rock music; Punk rock music; Punk rock music—Montana; Rock music—Montana; Counterculture—United States; Music festivals—Montana—History; Music festivals; Concerts; Musical establishments; Bars (drinking establishments); Drinking; Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Silkworm; Ein Heit; Subculture; Do it yourself; Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism; Sound recordings; Compact discs
Personal Names: Cohen, Andrew; Albini, Steve
Geographical Names: Missoula (Mont.)
Occupations: Musicians--Montana.
Original Date
9-16-2019
Time Period
Twentieth century; Twenty-first century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Missoula Music History Oral History Project, OH 473
Holding Institution
University of Montana. Mansfield Library. Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights Statement
Rights Holder
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections at the University of Montana, Mansfield Library.
Oral History Number
OH 473-002
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (00:51:32): digital + 1 transcript (14 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:51:32 minutes
Local Filename
OH_473_002.mp3; OH_473_002.pdf
Citation
Cohen, Andrew, "Andrew "Andy" Cohen Interview, September 16, 2019" (2019). Missoula Music History Oral History Project. 2.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/missoulamusic_oralhistory/2