From: Jane Rose
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:20:42 EST
Subject: Re: Keith Richards
Dear Barney,
Keith has asked me to check with Tom to confirm that this is authorized before doing any interview. Will get back to you once I speak to Tom or his representative.
Best regards,
Jane
From: Jane Rose
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:47:08 EST
Subject: Re: Jane Rose
Dear Barney,
Keith will not be able to do the interview.
Another time, another situation.
Kind regards,
Jane
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From: Carter Logan
Subject: Re: Attn Carter or Stacey: Request for interview with Jim
Jarmusch
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:40:05
Thanks for thinking of Jim for this but he is not interested in participating.
Best wishes,
Carter Logan
Assistant to Jim Jarmusch
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From: Charles D. De Lisle
Subject: Tom
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:46:47
Hi Barney. I’m checking with Tom to see if he gives me the okay to talk with you—not that there’s anything to hide.
Charley
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Subject: Re: Santa Barbara visit
To: Barney Hoskyns
From: Charles D. De Lisle
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:19:19
Hi Barney. I won’t be able to meet with you, but best of luck with your book.
Charley
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From: Mark Rennick
Subject: Re: Tom Waits
Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 19:15:02
Barney
I am under the impression this is an unauthorized biography of Tom. I value my relationship with Tom and respectfully will pass on the interview.
Mark “Mooka” Rennick
Co-Owner/Founder
Prairie Sun Recording
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Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 10:53:17
Hi Barney—thanks for the note. I certainly know your books and your byline, and I’ve admired your work.
I’d love to speak to you, as I’m a huge Waits fan myself. But I just checked in with Tom and Kathleen, and they politely asked me not to speak with you. So while I know your book is likely to be a glowing portrait, and my thoughts about working with Tom and Kathleen are equally glowing, I’m regretfully going to have to honor their wishes.
Sorry about that. Good luck. I like your stuff.
Take care,
Joe
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From: Michael Blair
Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 14:51:40
Hello Barney
What a pleasure to hear from you. I have been a Mojo subscriber for years and have certainly read your work when you were there. A fine set of credentials, indeed.
This project sounds good. As a percussionist in particular and musician in general, being able to tackle the Waits songbook has been a journey worth every step. Such theatricality is rare in the world of rock and pop.
I have promised my employers (including Costello and Reed) that I would not speak about their work or anything personal without approval. I found you have interviewed Tom, so I don’t see an obstacle. But before we begin, I want an OK from Tom and Kathleen. I’ll get back to you as soon as I hear from them.
Best
Michael Blair
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Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 21:28:50
Hello Barney,
Sorry for the slow reply. I spent the last week in the California woods, where there is no internet connection. I just received your e-mail. I would love to talk to you about my experience with Tom Waits.
If you are in London, I will be there on June 13th. We can talk then. Let me know if that works. I will bring your contact info with me.
Smokey
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From: Smokey Hormel
Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 04:47:26
Hey Barney,
Thanks for the kind words. I am a big fan of yours too. Unfortunately I was contacted by Stuart Ross (Tom’s manager), who discouraged me from discussing Tom with you. This is sad to me because I really like your work and I have nothing but positive words about my experiences with Tom. But in this case, I must respect their wishes.
I hope you understand.
Sincerely,
Smokey Hormel
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From: Greg Cohen
Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:56:03 (PDT)
Hi Barney,
After speaking with Tom … I think I had better wait.
Best,
Greg
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Subject: Re: Tom Waits book
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:45:42
Hi Barney,
Unfortunately because this is an unauthorized work I will not be able to help you. If there are any changes I will certainly get back to you.
Good Luck with your project.
Chris Blum
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From: Matt Brubeck
Subject: Re: Tom Waits
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:12:24
Hello Barney,
I’d be happy to talk with you if you can provide me with documentation that Tom Waits has authorized this biography.
Cheers,
Matt B
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From: Rickie Lee Jones
Subject: Tom Waits
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:12:16 EDT
Hi Barney
Good morning from here to there. Waits, hmm, what’s to say. I am waiting for a book about ME.
Let’s see if his wife lets him say anything about us, or me … then we’ll see.