The Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio just celebrated its first year anniversary on Jan. 9th,2007 and what a year it has been. If you don't have Sirius Radio yet, you are missing out big time, no question. Do yourself a favor and join the revolution today.  Make 2007 a year of No More Bullshit!!  If you are already tuned into the revitalized Howard Stern show then you most likely know that Howard had today's featured Shrine inductee on that anniversary show. And when you think about it, who better than a cowboy to help Howard celebrate this past year as he continues to make his way through the uncharted territory of satellite radio? Why a foul mouthed dirty one  of course, who likes to sing about cocks, and pussies, and worthless cunts.  I contacted Larry Pierce shortly after that appearance and he came through with an autographed photo of himself  and Howard to add to the Shrine tribute. Larry also gave the True Fans of Stern an awesome interview.

Enjoy. 

Douchebigelow:  Who the hell is Larry Pierce???

Larry Pierce:  Who am I? Briefly as I can. I've recorded 13 albums starting in 1993 with Laughing Hyena Entertainment. They only distribute at truck-stops nationwide, so mostly only truck drivers knew who I was until 2003, when a touring band from Colorado Springs (-ITIS) found me and set up a few live appearances with them. About the same time, these filmmakers from New York found me and wanted to do a documentary on my life. Things just kinda suddenly started happening recently after about 10 years of no recognition at all. I was shocked!

Larry Pierce:I've never even thought about doing any racial or ethnic slurs in my music. I think that sucks.

Doc: Is there anything you would like to say to Howard, his fans, or your fans in this interview? Is there anything you would like to say to Eric the Midget or other people who don't like your music?

Larry Pierce: Only to say that Howard was very cordial and respectful to me, and I appreciated that. The whole cast made me feel at home, and I had a great time! And I'd like to thank all the fans who bought my CDs after the broadcast, and sent me complimentary e-mail comments. I didn't take Eric the Midget's comments too seriously. I just thought it was funny.

Doc: Any chance you will take Artie's suggestion to change your name to Silly Nelson?

Doc: Do you have any final comment Larry.

Larry Pierce: I can't say enough about my newfound band, -ITIS. I've had the time of my life since they started taking me on the road for live shows with them. Until then I'd never even done a live show. I actually had to relearn the words to some of my own songs! Also, it's great to know that THEY are the band on my new CD, instead of just studio musicians--who I never even got to meet. On my other albums, I just came into the studio and sang my part, and the instruments and backup singers were brought in later. Very impersonal, ya know.

Thank you Larry for the great interview and autograph. Thanks also to the True Fans of Stern for their help. If you would like to chat with any of our guest interviewers you can visit them at the Shrine at www.howardshrine.net . To listen to  free samples of Larry's work, visit him at his myspace account  www.myspace.com/larrypierce  , where he offers four of his songs including my personal favorite, “There ain't nothin' like a good hard fuckin' ”