Three songs by The Hold Steady feature prominent references to Ybor City in Florida: "Most People are DJ's," "Killer Parties," and "Slapped Actress." The reference comes from singer/lyricist Craig Finn, who knows several people in New York City who routinely go down to Ybor City to party. The historic area is popular with tourists in Florida for its numerous bars and nightclubs such as Orpheum, which Finn cites as his favorite.
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe revealed that The Hold Steady was his favorite band. The Harry Potter actor told NME that they were "The best band of the year by far."
Although he cites The Doors as an influence, The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn says the music on their most influential album L.A. Woman "meanders" and that "Morrison was more like a drunk asshole than an intelligent musician." He told The Guardian that the song "Riders on the Storm" is "the worst of the worst."
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