I finally arrive at Hunter's home in Marin, having botched
the directions twice, where he's graciously granted me an interview to
talk about Zero, a band with whom he's been writing songs since the early
'90s, and his collaborative process with Greg Anton, Zero's drummer and
co-founder, and the rest of the band. As I turn into the living room, I
see, sitting facing me on the piano bench, back to the piano, the imposing
presence of Anton himself. Without making any promises, Hunter has produced
Greg, and stands back now, beaming.
Note: (In the interview, Robert Hunter's words are indicated
by RH, Greg Anton's statements by
Greg, and my questions by xian.)