#YOULIVE 180 - Legendary Groupie Pamela Des Barres#YOULIVE 180 - Legendary Groupie Pamela Des Barres
This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew
Pamela Des Barres, famous groupie and best-selling author of “I’m With The Band,” has toured and been intimate with the best of them. Des Barres, a familiar face on the Sunset Strip in the 1960s, befriended and dated multiple rock...
1:01:00•15 Apr 2019
Pamela Des Barres: Rock Stars, Romance, and the Wild 60s
“I think it's worse now, and what you're talking about stemmed from The Sixties, when we all got our freedom right, right, and I think that this is on my way. People didn't know what to do with their freedom.”
Picture the Sunset Strip in the 1960s, a time when rock 'n' roll was king and the scene was alive with energy. In this episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE', Dr. Drew, Bob Forrest, and Mike Catherwood sit down with the legendary Pamela Des Barres, a woman who didn't just witness this era but lived it to the fullest.
Famous for her relationships with rock icons like Mick Jagger, Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, and Jim Morrison, Pamela shares her candid stories and experiences from a time when music and love were intertwined in a wild dance. She also talks about her unique role as a live-in governess for Frank Zappa's children and her marriage to Michael Des Barres.
Pamela's tales aren't just about the glitz and glamour; she delves into the darker side too, discussing the impact of heroin addiction on musicians and the challenges of being a groupie. Her reflections on these times are both eye-opening and heartfelt, offering a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of rock 'n' roll life. Whether you're a music lover or just curious about the untold stories of rock legends, this episode is a must-listen.
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