Eddie Money IS a legend. And for a guy who has been through everything (and I mean
everything) he has come out a survivor.
Born Eddie Mahoney, in New York, he started out
as cop just like his old man, but escaped to California and to a infamous meeting with Bill
Graham, who was fundamental in launching his career.
The great thing about talking to
Eddie, is that he knows he’s a legend, ’Hey man, I’m a rock n roll star!’. But not in the arrogant way, more in the fact he has a great ‘attitude’ and loves what he does, and loves
playing to his fans.
To interview him you need not prepare questions. Just say howdy, and he does the rest!
He was more than happy to chat about the ups and downs of his life, and clearly loves
where he is now, hanging out with his wife and five children, one of which he put on the
phone at one stage, and still playing and recording his tunes.
In a career spanning 20 years, he has sold over 11 million albums and played to thousands
of people live every year, and basically lived the excesses of the ...
