Steve Albini has a street named after him in Chicago

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The street in front of Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studio received this honorary designation during a ceremony held Monday.

The Steve Albini Way received its official designation during a ceremony attended by his widow Heather Whinna, Kim Deal, Electrical Audio staff and others Monday in Chicago. The public event drew a crowd of fans and friends to the stretch of West Belmont Avenue that runs alongside Albini's Electrical Audio studio, now named Steve Albini Way. A private performance inside the legendary studio then took place with Jeff Tweedy, Fred Armisen and members of Mekons, Jon Langford and Sally Timms.

During the ceremony, Whinna and Greg Norman of Electrical Audio shared stories about Albini and the studio. Kim Deal, a long-time friend of Albini with whom she has worked for many years, notably on her first solo album, Nobody Loves You Morealso spoke at the event.

“ He was an imperfect human being; he contradicted himself in two sentences. But deep down he understood the value of each personsaid Kim Deal. Well, not from every person. If you were a bully, he didn't like you at all. Maybe he defended people too much. He wanted to defend the oppressed. He liked underdogs, he didn't really like “winners”. I think he liked people who had a fair amount of low self-esteem. He thought the music business was exciting, and I don't think he would appreciate me saying that. »

Kim Deal then explained that people around the world she spoke with had happy stories to tell about Albini. “ I love talking about Steve and the studio, how friendly and professional the people are. Steve's “no asshole” policy is famous “, she said.

“ I'm not the main character, Steve is the main character in my life “, concluded the singer by quoting some of their mutual friends in the community, many of whom were in attendance. “ All these people I know, I know them because of Steve. He enriched my life, not only musically, but also by bringing us all together, these very dear people. »

After the inauguration of the street, a private party was organized, during which. Jeff Tweedy, Fred Armisen, Jon Langford and Sally Timms of the Mekons performed. You can watch the full concert below.

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