Ernie Brooks was a founding member of The Modern Lovers, one of the most important bands that paved the way for punk and new wave. In addition to a musical life Ernie has a long history of political activism, which seems inexorably linked to his creativity. As a young teenager he participated in the civil rights movement, traveling south to register voters and participating in the Selma to Montgomery walk. Later at Harvard as a member of SDS he participated in anti-war actions including the occupation of the Harvard administration building. Since then he has been active in a variety of local and national issues.

Ernie and I had a great conversation about inspiration, creativity and community.

Here are a few links that relate to our conversation:

Selma to Montgomery marches
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selma_to_Montgomery_marches

Students for a Democratic Society - SDS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_a_Democratic_Society

The Modern Lovers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Modern_Lovers

The Harvard Occupation:
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1969/4/9/students-occupy-university-hall-eject-deans/

The Necessaries:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=_bo_e9NFm2U

Arthur Russell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Russell_(musician)

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