Erik Turner (Warrant)

Episode #62- Erik Turner- guitarist and founding member of the band Warrant.  Warrant has sold over 10 million records, had 5 top 40 hits and 9 rock hits,  including #2 hit "Heaven" and of course the iconic song and music video, "Cherry Pie."  I'm a huge Warrant fan so this is very special episode for me! Enjoy! 

0:00:00 - Special Long Intro
0:03:34 - Welcome Erik Turner!!!! & Wine Business
0:04:36 - Success of Warrant and Making It
0:05:44 - First Gig With Yngwie Malmsteen
0:06:37 - Playing With Izzy Stradlin from GnR
0:08:45 - Erik's Audition For Megadeth 
0:09:55 - Original Warrant Singer & Drummer Quit
0:11:40 - Getting Jani & Steven & Joey to Join
0:12:57 - Joey Allen Playing With Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
0:13:25 - "Flyering" on The Sunset Strip
0:14:38 - "Game Of War" Song For Bill & Ted Soundtrack
0:17:25 - Touring Before The First Record is Released 
0:20:05 - Recording the First Album & Beau Hill's Bet
0:21:45 - Opening for Paul Stanley & Others 
0:23:42 - Opening for Motley Crue & Partying Hard
0:25:48 - Cherry Pie Album & Cherry Pie Song
0:28:00 - "I Saw Red" Song, True? 
0:28:45 - Blood, Sweat, & Beers Tour
0:30:24 - Hanging Out At The Bars After Shows 
0:31:40 - Gladiator Soundtrack Songs
0:33:20 - Dog Eat Dog Album 
0:34:30 - Alice In Chains  
0:36:09 - Mike Slamer Playing Solos On 1st Two Albums
0:38:14 - The Black Year - 1993
0:39:20 - "Stepping Stone To Solo Career"
0:40:20 - Offending People 
0:42:30 - "Ultraphobic" & "Belly To Belly" Albums
0:43:40 - Warrant Reunion With Jani Lane 2007
0:44:45 - Robert Mason Joining 
0:46:10 - Staying With the Band 
0:47:40 - Last Action Hero Soundtrack Song
0:48:25 - 30th Anniversaries - Cherry Pie & Dog Eat Dog
0:49:20 - Blood, Sweat & Beers Part 2?
0:49:53 - Van Halen & Bon Jovi 
0:50:45 - Aerosmith & Page/Plant 
0:52:40 - Possible Bio-Pic Movie? 
0:53:15 - Skateboards, Guitars & TV/Film Music
0:55:43 - "Michelle's Place" Charity
0:57:13 - Erik's Big Compliment 
0:58:30 - Special Wrap Up & Shoutouts

Erik Turner Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/erik_turner/

Warrant Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/warrantrocks/

Punk Rock Guitars Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/punkrockguitars/

Warrant Website:
http://www.warrantrocks.com

Michelle's Place Website:
https://michellesplace.org

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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