Library Rock's Backpages

AUDIO: Suicide (1978)

John Tobler, Rock's Backpages audio, June 1978

The pioneering electro duo discuss the significance of their name; their respective musical backgrounds; how they've changed since 1972; set lengths: long vs short; their desire to make video discs; their need for a beat, and using drum machines rather drummers; re-recording 'Rocket USA'; people starting to like them, and their bafflement at getting applause.

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