Dave Gregory 2026, Pt. 2 (XTC)

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with XTC guitarist Dave Gregory discussing the band's touring history and creative evolution.

Part 2 of this splendid conversation with XTC guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Dave Gregory picks up with the band’s ill-fated 1982 trip to the U.S. and the end of its touring days. How did he deal with the financial ramifications? Was it necessary for XTC to stop touring to reach its subsequent creative heights? Was the studio Gregory’s happy place, or did he long to be back on stage? How did he balance virtuosity vs. trying to play the perfect part for each song? Which XTC songs did he most regret not being able to play live? Could he still play a frenetic song like “Scissor Man”? Are more “Live Boots” recordings coming? Gregory also revisits his exit from the band and relates the current state of XTC and grudge-holding. Did he see Colin Moulding’s and Terry Chambers’ TC&I project or Chambers’ EXTC tribute band? And does he think the XTeeHee parodies on YouTube are by none other than Andy Partridge?

People in this episode

Host: Mark Caro

Guest: Dave Gregory

Topics covered

• XTC
• music touring
• creative process
• live performance
• band dynamics
• musical regret

Keywords

• XTC
• Dave Gregory
• touring
• music
• studio
• live performance
• Colin Moulding
• Terry Chambers
• Andy Partridge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XTC, TC&I, EXTC

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