"Punks hated us because we weren't punk. Everybody else hated us because they thought we were."

How Jackie Leven of Doll By Doll found dark in the lightness

In March 1994, I interviewed Jackie Leven. He was an under-appreciated figure then. He remains that now.

 I re-transcribed this interview some time ago, and struggled with how to frame it. In the end, I’ve decided to get out of the way and let Jackie Leven talk for himself. 

I was born in Kirkcaldy, but I suppose I’m really more of a Glenrothes person. Gl…