The Gaslight Anthem: "We Had To Show The Boss The Chords"

added 02 July 2009 at 16.47

Brian Fallon tells Xfm of his joy at playing with Bruce Springsteen...

It was a big weekend for The Gaslight Anthem... they played Glastobury, followed by a slot at London's Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park. And both times, they were joined onstage by their influence, mentor and all-round showbiz pal Bruce Springsteen, who jammed along on their hit 'The '59 Sound'.

"He showed up about five minutes before we went onstage," singer Brian Fallon told Xfm's Steve Harris. "It was kind of impromptu, no discussion. I just showed him the chords and that was it."

"It was pretty exicting to seem him get excited. It was funny, he was kind of proud of us. I never thought I'd be showing The Boss the chords to a song. You can't ask for more than that. They were the best two gigs of our lives, really."

However, straight-edge Brian didn't wind down after the Worthy Farm show with the full on Glasto experience. Not even a peary cider passed his lips. "My mom's a gospel singer," he explained. "I'm clean livin'."

Listen to the full interview here

Find The Gaslight Anthem on iTunes
Find The Gaslight Anthem on Amazon

Tagged as Festivals 2009, Glastonbury

add your comment

enter

* Please note that the name/alias you enter here will be displayed next to your message.

comments

  1. Their Glasto Performance was Amazing!
    And its refreshing to hear a band talking about being clean livin
    although , i was quite amused by Stevearms comment
    xx

    Posted by Zoee on 04/07/2009 11:12:55 | report abuse

  2. Well he's not straight edge..he smokes (like a train apparently) lol

    Posted by Stevearm on 03/07/2009 00:13:39 | report abuse

latest videos

OK Go - Needing/Getting

This time, the boys are in a car. What mind-boggling antics will they have this time? Find out!

more>>

All The Young - The Horizon

The up and coming Xfm favourites take themselves out for a stroll.

more>>

The Darkness - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us

First new material from the reformed cod cock rockers...

more>>

Latest Xfm Sessions

  1. Two Door Cinema Club Live At Lunchtime

    Two Door Cinema Club Live At Lunchtime

    The trio played a selection of fine songs for an invited audience of Xfm listeners... have a listen here.

    more>>

  2. Xfm Live Session - Tribes

    Xfm Live Session - Tribes

    The Camden quartet launched their debut album Baby with a stunning acoustic session just for Xfm.

    more>>

  3. Early Session With Frank Turner

    Early Session With Frank Turner

    The guitar-wielding troubadour played the latest in Xfm's exclusive early sessions... Listen again here.

    more>>