Richard Patrick of Filter is an enduring rock hero and it was a
thrill to chat with him before Filter headlined Cold Waves VIII at
Metro in Chicago.
Has Richard always been accepted by the industrial scene?
Discovering his music passion and trying to get signed in
Ohio.
Hooking up with Trent Reznor and joining Nine Inch Nails.
The importance of playing Metro in Chicago.
The 20-year anniversary of "Title of Record"
The personal issues Richard faced during the "Title of Record"
era: "I was fully drug-laden, absolutely exploring the realm of
addiction."
Richard's then-secret relationship with D'arcy Wretsky of
Smashing Pumpkins.
"Every single song on (Title of Record) is about
(D'arcy)."
The show that was cancelled in El Paso because of promised
"Trump bashing."
Filter's ongoing support for the troops and visits
overseas.
Was "The Amalgamut" where the wheels came off?
The importance of "giving back" to people fighting addiction:
"It's completely possible to get sober... suicide is never an
option."
The current political climate: "I'm getting angrier and
angrier."
The fate of the PledgeMusic album, "ReBus."
Richard loves doing movie scores.
Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of
Evanston.
About the Podcast
Hyperlocal Chicago podcast hosted by long-running local media personality James VanOsdol. Guests include musicians, restaurateurs, brewers, authors, actors and interesting persons of note. More often than not, the interviews happen in James's car.