Elizabeth Cotten & Debbie Harry: Women That Rock

Leah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an
extra special music history episode! Melissa kicks off the show
by introducing Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a self-taught blues and
folk music legend during the 1960s. Leah tells the story of
Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 1970s new wave punk rock
band, Blondie.


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SHOW NOTES:


In this episode, we talk about:





Leah's rock history podcast, She Will Rock You

Melissa's infamous run-in with Pink at Mammoth Motocross

The new summer White Claw packs + Brighter Days Hazy DIPA

Elizabeth Cotten and her iconic 1904 hit song Freight Train

Elizabeth's unique guitar style which is now famously known
as "Cotten Picking"

Being discovered in her 60s by the famous folk music family,
The Seegers

Elizabeth's legacy living on through the thousands of famous
guitarists that have covered her songs

Debbie Harry finding her lone-wolf tribe in New York City

Reaching stardom at 31 years old with her new wave band,
Blondie

Debbie's friendship with Andy Warhol

Debbie's solo album KooKoo & her creepy album art






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Listen to Elizabeth Cotten's most popular song Freight Train
live with the audience singing along with her

Check out Debbie Harry's iconic KooKoo album art

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