Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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This interview with Lee Ranaldo, one of rock guitar's sonic visionaries, took place on August 5, 1995. Lee and I initially focused on his playing with Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Steve Shelley in Sonic Youth, which was about to release their "Washing Machine" album, and his brilliant "East Jesus" solo release. Lee also offers sage advice for players wishing expand their style and venture into new directions. Given his groundbreaking approach, it's little wonder that Rolling Stone ranked Lee at number 33 on its "Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list.

If you're into rock, blues, and other styles, I invite you to check out my many other "Talking Guitar" podcasts of historic interviews. And please consider subscribing -- there are lots more interviews to come!

Thanks to engineer/producer Nik Hunt for filming the intro and outro and enhancing the sound of the 29-year-old master tape.

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