More ”Alternative” Than You’ll Ever Be (Randy Layton’s Long Strange Trip)

Randy Layton may not be a household name, but that's not the
point with people like him. Layton has been advocating for some
of the most important - if not famous and successful - artists of
the last forty years through his label Alternative Records and
his previous work with the enormously influential Sacramento
label Exit Records. He was all about the "Alternative" back when
that word meant something. Layton has helped release projects by
The 77s, Vector, Steve Scott, 2 Pound Planet, Robert Vaughn and
the Shadows, and many others. Although we have heard pieces of
this conversation here and there on previous episodes of the
show, we finally unspool the whole enchilada and get the full
story of Layton's formative years in the 70s, his early years as
an importer of rare music from the UK and Europe, his work with
some of our favorite artists, and some recent reissues as well.
Along the way, we catch a glimpse of the power behind his story,
and our own. Spoiler alert - it's about a lot more than music.


 


We have also featured many of the beneficiaries of Layton's
largesse on previous episodes, including Michael Roe, Charlie
Peacock, Steve Scott, and Jimmy Abegg


 


For full SHOW NOTES and music list visit
TrueTunes.com/LaytonAlternative


 


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