Stereo Embers The Podcast 0099: Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones, Tackhead)

“Give This Album A Grammy And Get On With It”

It’s hard to explain how brilliant Bernard Fowler’s new album Inside Out is. A percussive and poetic spoken word reimagining of The Rolling Stones’ songbook, Inside Out is an innovative and wildly creative collection. If there’s any justice in this world, this record will not only be nominated for an album—it will win one. A touring member of The Stones since 1989, the New York-born Fowler has one of the most distinctive voices in the business. In this interview he chats with Alex about having Mick Jagger hear his interpretations of his compositions, the magic of Ray Parker Jr. and the wisdom
of age. He also talks about working with John Lydon and Duran Duran and he has a priceless reaction when Alex compares him to Frank Sinatra….