Ted Ansani of Material Issue

Reliving My Youth

Noel catches up with Ted Ansani, the bassist of the power pop group, Material Issue. The Chicago band formed in the mid 80's and had many songs featuring women's names in the title. like "Diane," "Valerie Love Me," and "Kim The Waitress," In 1996. the band's lead singer, Jim Ellison, committed suicide. In 2011, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their International Pop Overthrow album, the two surviving members, Ted and drummer Mike Zelenko, reformed the band under the name Material Reissue. The band is back in the spotlight now thanks to the new documentary, Out of Time: The Material Issue Story.