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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation 09/24/2024

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Jesse Malin, paralyzed from a spinal stroke, reveals how Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello are funding his recovery with a tribute album.
The episode opens with a Hard Rock Cafe sponsorship segment about B.B. King's guitar Lucille before transitioning to Little Steven's Underground Garage. Host Mighty Manfred introduces guest Jesse Malin, a singer-songwriter who suffered a rare spinal column stroke in May 2023, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Malin describes his ongoing physical therapy regimen, which includes using a walker and undergoing stem cell procedures in Argentina. The main focus is the tribute album 'Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin,' organized by his managers Diane Gentile and Dave Basin to raise funds for his medical expenses. Contributors include Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Billy Joe Armstrong, Lucinda Williams, Ian Hunter, and over a dozen other notable artists. Malin shares how hearing these covers provided emotional support during his isolation in Argentina. He expresses surprise at contributions from Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles and the hardcore band Agnostic Front. The conversation delves into specific tracks, including Billy Joe Armstrong's version of 'Black-Haired Girl,' which Malin originally wrote with Holly Ramos. Malin also discusses Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello's duet on 'Room 13,' a song from his album 'Sunset Kids.' He reveals upcoming benefit concerts at New York's Beacon Theater on December 1st and 2nd, 2024, with proceeds going to the Sweet Relief Fund. The episode includes musical interludes of tracks from the tribute album, such as 'Turn Up the Mains' performed by Alison Mosshart, Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, and others. Malin reflects on the difficulty of receiving charity after years of organizing benefits himself, emphasizing the music community's support. The interview concludes with updates on Malin's health and future touring considerations, followed by promotional segments for Hard Rock and upcoming podcast episodes.

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A benefit tribute album conversation finds its richest moments in the care artists bring to Jesse Mallon's songs.

Jesse Mallon's paralysis after a rare stroke of the spinal column gives this Coolest Conversation its emotional weight, but the episode stays rooted in the songs.

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Press play if you want Jesse Malin inside the story of Silver Patron Saints, the benefit tribute album helping fund his medical expenses.

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