Listen "Episode 82 - Lora Logic (X-Ray Spex, Essential Logic)"
Episode Synopsis
"Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in
the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other
artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and
inspiring.
This week's guest is Lora Logic of X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic. In the world of punk rock, few figures are as genuinely groundbreaking as Lora Logic. A true icon of the UK punk scene, Lora rose to prominence as the saxophonist behind the anarchic energy of X-Ray Spex, later carving her own path with the avant-garde brilliance of Essential Logic. More than just a musician, she was a force who reshaped punk from the inside — blending raw energy with experimental flair. But Lora's journey didn't stop at music. After stepping away from the spotlight, she experienced a profound near-death event that altered the course of her life forever. In this episode, Lora opens up about her unconventional rise and the spiritual awakening that followed her brush with death.
Music Credits:
Blue Dot Sessions
Essential Logic - "Mother Earth (Youth Remix - Radio Edit)"
Essential Logic's web site
Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work at my website here.
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the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other
artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and
inspiring.
This week's guest is Lora Logic of X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic. In the world of punk rock, few figures are as genuinely groundbreaking as Lora Logic. A true icon of the UK punk scene, Lora rose to prominence as the saxophonist behind the anarchic energy of X-Ray Spex, later carving her own path with the avant-garde brilliance of Essential Logic. More than just a musician, she was a force who reshaped punk from the inside — blending raw energy with experimental flair. But Lora's journey didn't stop at music. After stepping away from the spotlight, she experienced a profound near-death event that altered the course of her life forever. In this episode, Lora opens up about her unconventional rise and the spiritual awakening that followed her brush with death.
Music Credits:
Blue Dot Sessions
Essential Logic - "Mother Earth (Youth Remix - Radio Edit)"
Essential Logic's web site
Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work at my website here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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