Rob Zombie: 'The Life And Times Of A Teenage Rock God'

By Bob Boilen

Published June 13, 2016 at 8:39 AM MDT

This video is a mix of horror, heavy metal and a dose of Pee Wee Herman humor. "The Life And Times Of A Teenage Rock God" is over-the-top — in the best of ways — bookended by the devil himself. Musician, film director and producer Rob Zombie emailed his description of his new music video to me. He wrote:

The song is from Rob Zombie's sixth album solo album since his days with his band White Zombie. The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser has been out a few months and there's lots of love for this one. The man has sold 15 million records, though these days is known more as a film director, including a remake of John Carpenter's Halloween in 2007. Give this little film a look and listen, it's more silly than scary and that was just fine for me.

Bob Boilen

In 1988, a determined Bob Boilen started showing up on NPR's doorstep every day, looking for a way to contribute his skills in music and broadcasting to the network. His persistence paid off, and within a few weeks he was hired, on a temporary basis, to work for All Things Considered. Less than a year later, Boilen was directing the show and continued to do so for the next 18 years.

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