About this episode
Bill Million discusses his experiences and insights as a member of The Feelies as they approach their 50th anniversary and final shows.
Bill Million’s percussive strumming propels the Crazy Rhythms of the Feelies, who are playing their only two 2026 shows—and perhaps their final shows ever—May 22 and 23 in Jersey City, New Jersey. As the band marks its 50th anniversary, Million reflects on his songwriting partnership and dueling guitar sounds with lead singer/guitarist Glenn Mercer. How did Mercer and he decide which guitars to play, and did Million always see himself as a rhythm guy? Did they know the Feelies would return, even with a different lineup, during the six-year period between Crazy Rhythms and The Good Earth ? What was Million doing while the Feelies weren’t playing between 1992 and 2008? Does Million feel more magic in the studio or on stage? Who sets the rhythm and tempo when the Feelies perform live? What are the Feelies’ plans for recording new material—and how might their instrumentals-oriented alter-ego, the Willies, fit in?
People in this episode
Host: Mark Caro
Guest: Bill Million
Topics covered
- The Feelies
- music history
- songwriting
- live performance
- band dynamics
- anniversary shows
Keywords
- Bill Million
- The Feelies
- Crazy Rhythms
- Glenn Mercer
- live performance
- songwriting
- music history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Feelies
Books & works: Crazy Rhythms, The Good Earth
Places: Jersey City, New Jersey
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