[whatexit]

I’ve seen the quote about the first VU album many times, but this is the first I’ve seen Eno getting credit for it.

Interesting to note that many of those bands who theoretically got started were produced by and/or collaborated with John Cale. The Stooges first album (also on this list) was produced by Cale. Patti Smith, The Modern Lovers, Nico. (And Cale was an A&R guy for several years - talk about the fox watching the hen house. )Eno himself was a long time collaborator. And now at 79, he has never dulled his edge. HIs work on those first two VU albums were a mere starting point. The became quite normal after his departure.

On a semi-related note, I think the biggest loss in the transformation of the music industry and its delivery mechanisms has been the loss of album Liner Notes. So much of my collection was built by hearing elements, seeing who did them, and tracking down their other works. Sure the internet has a ton of information, but that ground-zero information point is gone.

[mylife]

To me, Cale is far more interesting than Lou Reed.
He did some good stuff with Eno too

[MikelTackNailer]

Brian Eno is the most under-appreciated genius in the music industry. After making Roxy Music stand out he left Ferry's ego and made two magnificent solo albums that defy description: "Here Come the Warm Jets" and "Taking Tiger Mountain (by Strategy)". "Third Uncle" from that album (1974) defines intensity while inventing proto-punk a decade before that was happening. Unfortunately the rest of Brian's albums succumbed to experimentation that eventually made him "Mr. Airport Music Guy".

An extra: Found this band 'Built To Spill' nearly killing themselves covering "Third Uncle" live in Australia.

As a music producer and friend Eno helped David Bowie whenever asked and worked with bands right up to this era. Did the score for a forever unfinished "Dune" movie. Worked with the artist Moebus. It goes on and on. Here's to you, Brian!