Cam Cobb is the author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence - the biography on the legendary '60s cult musician known for his time in era-defining bands Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, and Moby Grape. While celebrated by the likes of Tom Waits, Beck, and Robert Plant, Spence's life was sadly plagued by substance abuse, erratic behavior, and poor mental health. Spence’s story is the story of the 60s and one that has never been told in full until now. Weighted Down is a first-hand narrative of Skip Spence, told by his friends, bandmates, and family, and includes a trove of never-before-seen photographs. Cobb joins the podcast to tell us about this captivating story of Spence. Purchase a copy of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip SpenceEpisode PlaylistListen To Skip Spence's "Land Of The Sun" (left off of 1996 X-Files tribute album Songs In The Key Of X)---------- BookedOnRock.comThe Booked On Rock YouTube ChannelFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKXFind Your Nearest Independent BookstoreContact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comThe Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe