Dick Valentine (Electric Six) – Why Touring Bands Ask For SOCKS. The Mixtape Podcast Ep 139

Electric Six front man Dick Valentine joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle for a full interview about the band’s Greatest Hits tour and his musical influences.Electric Six front man Dick Valentine reveals the strangest thing bands sometimes ask for on tour riders… socks.In this conversation Dick reflects on 25 years of Electric Six, writing songs like Gay Bar, working on new music, and how the band has built a cult following around the world. He also talks about his upcoming solo album, the songs that shaped him growing up, and the Depeche Mode performance that made him want to become a frontman.Plus Dick shares some brilliant Mixtape choices including Duran Duran, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, Kenny Rogers and Bette Midler, reveals his favourite live performance ever, and explains why touring bands sometimes ask venues for socks on their rider.If you’re a fan of Electric Six, cult rock stories and classic music influences — this one’s for you.Electric Six return to Australia for their Greatest Hits tour featuring frontman Dick Valentine.Tickets through Metropolis Touring#ElectricSix#DickValentine#RockInterview#MusicPodcast#TheMixtape#DepecheMode#MusicInterviews00:00 Intro – Dick Valentine from Electric Six00:43 Electric Six Greatest Hits Australian Tour01:51 Australian audiences vs the rest of the world03:12 Touring Australia & beach running plans04:14 Looking back at Electric Six’s biggest songs05:27 New Electric Six album & Dick Valentine solo record06:42 Electric Six vs Dick Valentine solo music07:45 Favourite Electric Six deep cut08:31 Would 2003 Dick Valentine recognise himself today?09:29 Londonbeat cover suggestion from a fan10:11 First song Dick Valentine learned to play11:22 Beatles influence – “I Am The Walrus”12:18 Favourite duet – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes13:27 Favourite live album track – Depeche Mode15:02 Depeche Mode inspired him to be a frontman16:07 Road trip song – Kenny Rogers “The Gambler”17:18 Funeral song choice – “The Rose”18:01 Tour rider secrets (including socks)18:49 Dream collaborator – Michael Hutchence19:11 Favourite city to play live19:25 Concert he’d time-travel to see