A few years back when Moby was getting all this BS hype he was coming out of a gig @ the Paradise he did for this radio station here in Boston, WBCN. Since it was a promotional event it was not publicized very much. Apparently, as he was leaving the venue he got maced and punched by some angry punk rock kids.
These punks were so brazen that they had the nerve to videotape the assault and put it online. Now I don't particularly like Moby or his management but I did find out who did it and sent MCT an email to let them know. I was present @ the offices of MCT when Rich, Dan Bell and John Acquaviva met them to get on the infamous Prodigy, Moby, Cybersonic tour of the US back in the early 90's. Didn't like those people at all but I wouldn't condone them getting assaulted on the street. Re: my approach to Tom. Take a look at the Stephen Colbert roasting of George W. Bush earlier this year. Pretty low brow humor probably by your analysis J.T. but I loved it. You are right about the BS aspect of PR. I was constantly surprised how Jeff Mills and Rich came off in a lot of interviews as their fame increased. Much differently than their personalities as human beings. telepathic regards, the kooky scientist PS. I like Pittsburgh. We did a cool Plus 8 party there once. Clark Warner, John Acquaviva, myself and Rich. I spent the day @ the Andy Warhol museum. Cute city.
