David Wild - Grammy Writer & Former Rolling Stone Contributing Editor

02/20/25 • 62 min

Ringo Starr once said, “He's David Wild - he knows everyone.” David is a writer, producer and journalist. He had a decades-long career at Rolling Stone Magazine as a contributing editor, he writes for the Grammys, and maybe you’ve heard his podcast Naked Lunch with co-host Phil Rosenthal of Everybody Loves Raymond and Somebody Feed Phil. In this episode, David will share memorable moments with Paul and Linda McCartney and a life-changing piece of advice Linda offered him, which profoundly impacted his personal life. He'll talk about moving to LA in the early 90s while working for Rolling Stone Magazine and taking up temporary residency and the famed rock hotel, the Sunset Marquis. He'll share unforgettable Grammy moments, why Axl Rose wanted his astrological sign and how Boston is responsible for grunge music.

Find out more about David Wild:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildaboutmusicdavid

Naked Lunch:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-lunch/id1620018481

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7C5SyM9P4ZBGtcXnMpsPYFIPD7DneRdl

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Find out more about David Wild:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildaboutmusicdavid

Naked Lunch:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-lunch/id1620018481

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7C5SyM9P4ZBGtcXnMpsPYFIPD7DneRdl

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Topanga Canyon Playlist with Emmeline Summerton of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA

The Canyons have long called to the bohemians and artists of Los Angeles. While Laurel Canyon is renowned for its role as a hub of rock history in the 1960s and '70s, Topanga Canyon has its own rich tapestry of stories. In this episode of My Rock Moment, we welcome Emmeline Summerton from the Instagram account Lost Canyons LA, a historian of the LA Canyons and former writer for the New Topanga Times. Together, we explore Topanga's iconic rock legends and the songs inspired by this enchanting area.

Was there truly a roadhouse that sparked Jim Morrison’s lyrics in “Roadhouse Blues”? Did a fateful house party in Topanga Canyon contribute to the breakup of one of the most successful bands of the late '60s? Which famous Topanga musician got his start with Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention before forming his own band? And did Ronald Reagan’s daughter really co-write a classic Eagles song?

In light of the recent devastating fires, this episode pays tribute to the unique beauty of Topanga Canyon, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. Despite the challenges, this iconic area endures, and My Rock Moment is proud to celebrate its lasting rock ’n’ roll legacy.

Playlist:

“Ain’t That A Lot of Love’ Taj Mahal
“Mr. Soul” Buffalo Springfield
“Going Up The Country” Canned Heat
“Roadhouse Blues” The Doors
“I Wasn’t Born to Follow” The Byrds
“Willin” Little Feat - Linda Ronstadt cover
“Already Gone” Eagles
“From Boulder to Birmingham” Emmylou Harris
“On the Way Home” Buffalo Springfield
“Long May You Run” CSNY

You can find Emmeline Summerton at @lostcanyonsla on Instagram. And follow My Rock Moment at @la_woman_rocks

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Photographer and Filmmaker Lisa Law

Lisa Law’s still, movie and video images have chronicled decades of social and cultural changes in America. And her film, ‘Flashing On The Sixties,’ was described by actor-director Dennis Hopper as “the most compelling, moving documentary of the Sixties”.

In 1966, Lisa and her husband resided in the renowned "Castle" in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, a hub that welcomed numerous prominent musicians, including Bob Dylan. She shares stories from Dylan's stay and offers her perspective on the recent film, A Complete Unknown.

Lisa was also part of the Hog Farm commune, and they were tasked with keeping the peace at Woodstock ‘69. Yet, her efforts at the festival were integral to its success - from managing the trip tents to mobilizing members of the Hog Farm and other festival goers so that they were able to feed over 200,000 people! She also played a role in the organization of Woodstock '99, and was featured in the recent Netflix documentary, "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99." In our discussion, we explore the stark contrasts between the two festivals and how insights from '69 might have prevented the latter's challenges.

Lisa was there for all the seminal pop culture moments of the 1960s, capturing them with her beautiful photos. And she’s one of the very few people that can say she’s been to all 3 Woodstock festivals!

For more information on Lisa, her photos, as well as her book and film of the same name, 'Flashing on the Sixties,' take a look at her website:

https://www.flashingonthesixties.com

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