For Cameron Crowe, Being 'Uncool' Is A Badge Of Honor

In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Cameron Crowe about his memoir, "The Uncool," which chronicles his experiences as a teenage music writer for Rolling Stone. They discuss his mother's influence and initial disapproval of rock music, his early interviews with bands like Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, and his relationship with the late rock critic Lester Bangs. Crowe shares anecdotes about touring with bands, navigating the temptations of the rock scene, and the advice he received from Bangs about remaining honest and "uncool" in his writing. The conversation also touches on the portrayal of groupies in "Almost Famous" and the complexities of the music industry during the 1970s.