DRAWL!: In Which Roger Clyne Meets His Bass Player and Discusses Neil Young

Like many good Roger Clyne stories, this one involves tequila.

January 3, 2017

Image: Roger Clyne isn't a Neil Young fan.

Roger Clyne isn't a Neil Young fan. Robbie Pfeffer

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DRAWL! is a video series created by all-around Renaissance man Robbie Pfeffer and New Times that focuses on the odd and exciting experiences that make life in a band interesting. With a mix of first-person storytelling and animation, DRAWL! seeks to show that these artists’ lives can be just as engaging as their music.

Like many great Roger Clyne stories, this one involves tequila.

When bass player Nick Scropos first joined Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, the two men had to feel each other out a bit regarding musical tastes and personalities.

One musical icon brought them together.

Watch the full story below.

David Accomazzo is a music wrangler, award-winning reporter, critic, and editor with more than a decade in the business.

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