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Oct 2024
39m 16s

Jeff Tremaine: '80s Hair Metal

Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
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Rob and Jeff are looking back at 1980s hair metal! Filmmaker and "Jackass" co-creator Jeff Tremaine joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new docu-series “Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal.” They dive into Rob's memories of living with Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe, the influence of MTV, the connection between Shania Twain and Def Leppard, why Mike Myers chose filmmaker Penelope Spheeris to direct “Wayne’s World,” watching Prince open for The Rolling Stones, and more. Plus, Rob answers a question about the “West Wing” score.


 

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