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Hunter S. Thompson's "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent & Depraved" is getting its first vinyl release

By Mel Fisher
Published July 6, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
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What is more Louisville than the Kentucky Derby and the gonzo journalism of Hunter S. Thompson?

Thompson wrote his iconic article "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent & Depraved" in 1970, which was then turned into an album by Hal Willner in 2012. Now that release is coming to vinyl for the first time July 29th!

The LP features top-notch talent like actors Tim Robbins and Will Forte, as well as musicians like Dr. John.

The vinyl release is dedicated to Willner, who sadly passed away due to COVID-19 in 2020.

Click here for more details or to get your copy.

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Mel Fisher
Mel is the WFPK morning host. Email Mel at mfisher@lpm.org.
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