The First Ever Podcast 73: Clayton Stevens (Touché Amoré): Once I Learned How to Play Punk Music, That Was It!
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Jan 19, 2022 
Clayton Stevens, the guitarist for Touché Amoré and co-host of The Alternates, dives into his passion for punk music and its surprising connections to sports. He shares tales of his early influences, from Green Day's Dookie to his first guitars, and reminisces about his debut band, Mangy Mutt. The discussion flows into the cultural crossover between punk rock and sports, touching on favorite teams and memorable moments in both realms. Clayton's excitement for touring and his latest projects adds a vibrant touch to this engaging conversation.
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From Beach Boys To Green Day
- Clayton first connected with music through the Beach Boys, R.E.M., and gangsta rap via a friend.
- A handed-down Green Day Dookie cassette became the first album he devoured and claimed as his own.
Discovering Punk Power Chords
- Clayton learned basic acoustic chords from his dad but didn't click until he discovered power chords in punk.
- He remembers the visceral moment: learning punk guitar felt like finding exactly what he had been searching for.
