Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fleshtones, a rock-and-soul quartet that addresses mortality in their new album, "It's Getting Late (... and More Songs about Werewolves)." The album features an instrumental piece called "The Hearse" and a cover of Johnny Rivers' song, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life. Founding member Peter Zaremba notes the loss of peers and the band's geographical dispersion among its members. Despite these challenges, the Fleshtones maintain a diverse influence beyond garage rock, including blues and Jamaican music, allowing them to stay dynamic and relevant in the music scene.
The Fleshtones' latest album, "It's Getting Late (... and More Songs about Werewolves)," includes themes of mortality and features the cover of Johnny Rivers' song, "Love Me While You Can," which advises to cherish life now before it's too late.
Lead singer Peter Zaremba remarks on the significance of the anniversary, recognizing their aging contemporaries and the loss they feel over time. He reflects, “Yes, it is getting late. People we know are dying, you know?”
The Fleshtones, the only band from the famed CBGB era still active, have remained together for 50 years despite geographical distances among members, with Zaremba stating, "We've been diffused, which is a problem. We have to make an effort to get together."
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