Pictures are worth a thousand words. Mike Stoller is not only one of the greatest living American songwriters, but he is a gentleman and a scholar. He shed a tear while reminiscing over his long writing relationship with partner Jerry Leiber who recently passed away. Two kids from New York who have given us memories to last a lifetime.
Songs like Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, Love Potion #9 and a song that I sang in almost every live performance in the 60’s, Kansas City, are only a
fraction of the hit tunes Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote together for over sixty years, creating enduring classics in a variety of genres including Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Jazz, Cabaret, and—most notably—Rock & Roll.
After decades, two of the original Fantastic Baggys reunite. Steve Barri and Jered Cargman.
Steve Barri moderated the Mike Stoller Q&A at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, May 31st, 2012.