wnyc, 93.9: update!

wow. it turns out i'm not alone with john schaefer on soundcheck--i'll be joined by one of the senior editors from rolling stone, joe levy. that will be a trip, especially since he has "a decidedly different view"! different than what, i don't know, but i'll find out! and just after us, john is interviewing tom verlaine, former guitar for the band television and a major influence on the style of u2's guitarist, the edge. here is the blurb from the wnyc website:

"Bono: Saint or Singer?
It's no secret that the Bible has been an inspiration for Bono, but is U2 "Christian rock?" Christian Scharen, associate director of the Yale Divinity School and author of "One Step Closer: Why U2 Matters to Those Seeking God," looks into the biblical and spiritual themes in U2's lyrics. He is joined by Joe Levy, editor of Rolling Stone magazine, who has a decidely different take."

more on this later!
peace,
chris