237. Gavin Friday: Art, Music, Bowie, U2 & Becoming Yourself

Gavin Friday invites Fender Jackson to his home in Dublin for a wide-ranging conversation about music, art, performance and becoming yourself.From growing up as an outsider in 1960s and 70s Dublin and discovering David Bowie, to the formation of the Virgin Prunes, his friendship and creative work with U2, and a solo career that has continually crossed the boundaries between music, theatre, cabaret and visual art, Gavin reflects on the experiences that shaped him.The conversation explores creativity and instinct, the influence of Bowie, punk and cabaret, working with Gavin Bryars, the strange alchemy of live performance, the realities of taking a show on the road and the people behind the scenes who make it possible.Gavin also speaks candidly about childhood, Catholic Ireland, his relationship with his father, his mother's Alzheimer's disease, ageing, loss and why he has never been particularly interested in following the expected path.Recorded at Gavin Friday's home in Dublin at 11.26am on Tuesday 4th August 2026.Relevant Linkshttps://www.gavinfriday.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.