• Music
  • 28 Jul 09

Hot Press writer Olaf Tyaransen speaks to Irvine Welsh

Hot Press writer Olaf Tyaransen speaks to Irvine Welsh
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

Backstage during Primal Scream's set at the Galway Arts Festival, Olaf Tyaransen interviews Scottish author Irvine Welsh.

Famed creator of Trainspotting, author Irvine Welsh took time out from enjoying Galway Arts Festival to speak to Olaf Tyaransen about his relationship with Primal Scream and how a lucrative career in 'band doctoring' might not be too far off. The video is hosted by GAF TV and is available to view here.

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