New Yorker Editor David Remnick Plays "Autumn Leaves," Springsteen, Grateful Dead and Dylan on His Spare Strat
The New Yorker's editorial boss David Remnick has been reluctant to divulge his full rocker past, but the busy editor, writer and occasional talking head recently admitted to winding down with rock and jazz standards on his Stratocaster--like a boss.
"I take lessons. Why are you asking me about this?" Remnick told New York Magazine.
Don't be bashful, Mr. Remnick. We, too, remember your 16,000-word profile on the Boss, himself, Bruce Springsteen.
"What am I playing now? I'm playing 'Autumn Leaves,' which is a jazz standard," he continued.
"And I'm playing a couple of Grateful Dead tunes, I'm ashamed to say."
Commenting further on his career as a would-be musician, Remnick had "the dream" since he was a teen. It spilled over into his 20s. His wife bought him a Strat as a wedding present (rad!), but the very busy man soon forgot about it while pursuing so many other career opportunities.
"My musical hero is Bob Dylan, but I wouldn't take guitar lessons for that reason," Remnick harped.
And so, too, would Dylan agree. Maybe...