Michael Imperioli is not only a gifted actor, as seen on The Sopranos, Goodfellas, The Basketball Diaries and more, but also a gifted musician with a wealth of knowledge in great music. It was a pleasure talking with the multi-artist about many of the bands he grew up with in New York City. Imperioli, talked about his favourite artists and bands including Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Dinosaur Jr. Release Emptiness at The SinclairJr. Miracle Legion, My Bloody Valentine and more. Look for him and his band Zopa to hit the road in 2022.

Records, Artists, and Bands referenced by Micheal Imperioli (in no particular order)

Zopa
Zopa – Diamonds Into Dust
Zopa – La Dolce Vita
Lou Reed – Live In New York
Lou Reed
The Velvet Underground
The Smiths – Meat Is Murder
The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead
Morrissey
Television
Richard Hell
Richard Lloyd
Johnny Thunders
New York Dolls
Sonic Youth
Joy Division
My Bloody Valentine
Dinosaur Jr.
Dinosaur Jr. – Beyond
Galaxie 500
Galaxie 500 – On Fire
Cat Power
Bardo Pond
Van Morrison – Astral Weeks
The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet
The Feelies
Miracle Legion
The Beatles
Queen – A Night At The Opera
Ronnie Spector
The Supremes
Micheal Stipe
John Agnello
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti
Lou Barlow

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