Mike Doughty appears in the following:
Mike Doughty
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Writer and musician Mike Doughty discusses his memoir, The Book of Drugs. In it, he describes his rise to prominence as the leader of the band Soul Coughing, his transformation into a solo performer, and his battle with addiction. He’ll also talk about his latest albums, "The Question Jar Show" and "Yes and Also Yes."
Mike Doughty: In Studio
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Musician and poet Mike Doughty launched the cult-rock band Soul Coughing and a solo career during the 1990s. All the while, he struggled with addictions to cocaine, heroin and alcohol. He recounts that time -- and the New York music scene of the ‘90s -- in the darkly comic memoir, "The Book of Drugs." And, he performs live.
The Harmony of Amateur Hour
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
For adults, finding time to learn a musical instrument is tough enough. Finding a forgiving partner can be terrifying. Today: a reporter and a bestselling detective novelist reveal how they joined "piano parties" and something called The Really Terrible Orchestra. And later: we bite into "Golden Delicious," the latest solo ...
Mike Doughty
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The '90s alternative group Soul Coughing was a counterpoint to the grunge era, with lyrics inspired by Beat poetry and hip hop rhymes. Frontman Mike Doughty's second solo album, "Golden Delicious," lends that style to songs about the war in Iraq and explorations of '80s culture. He joins us for ...
The Harmony of Amateur Hour
Thursday, May 08, 2008
For adults, finding time to learn a musical instrument is tough enough. Finding a forgiving partner can be terrifying. Today on Soundcheck: a reporter and a bestselling detective novelist reveal how they joined "piano parties" and something called The Really Terrible Orchestra. And later: we bite into "Golden Delicious," the ...
