Thor
Harris was one of the inspirations for starting this podcast. Thor
has been the drummer for Shearwater, the Swans, Thor and Friends,
Amanda Palmer, Hospital Ships, Xiu Xiu, Angels of Light, Bill
Callahan, Lisa Germano, and a dozen other bands. He's a carpenter,
a plumber, a painter, a sculptor, a writer, and a has been an
outspoken advocate for getting the help you need if you're
suffering from depression. He's written and illustrated a book
called Ocean of Despair, a firsthand account of surviving a nervous
breakdown. He's basically the man I had sort of hoped to grow up to
be.
I
love his music. I love his fearlessness. I love his commitment to
living with integrity. I love his house. I love his dogs.
You
can watch a short film about Thor's struggle with depression here:
You
can find information about Ocean of Despair here:
You
can hear Thor and Friends here:
You
can read Thor's essay "How to Tour in a Band or Whatever" here:
And
finally, this week's Crash and Ride Spotify Playlist is
here: