Brian Quinn Interview: Brian shares his incredibly hard work ethic and where it came from, learning slide from Warren Haynes, some of the career moves he made - deferring income - to further his music career and learn more about the business… his passion to play music, best moments in his life, toughest decision he had to make, letting stuff go, and much more Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/su...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 518
Chris talks about the making of his new Power Triplets record… what it’s been like playing with Jonathan Davis… GREAT stories about Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Keith Jenkins and James Brown… How to handle becoming more popular - and how to not handle it. Loads of cool stuff from a first-class player and a great guy: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: htt...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 517
A sideman who’s also released 2 solo LPs, Yogi’s played with Buckcherry, The Wallflowers, Fuel, Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge & others. Stories about his breakthrough gig with Meredith Brooks and how he continued staying busy, spending a couple of days hanging out with Mick Jagger after opening for him, some trippy insights into the mystic, and loads more really cool and interesting things: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Everyon...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 516
On this Bill Champlin Interview, getting the gig with Chicago and why he split from them 30 years later… working with Elton John & Boz Scaggs, why working “just for the money,” isn’t worth it… opening for the Yardbirds and BB King, dealing with very serious health issues and a tragic loss… and bouncing back like a warrior. VERY candid convo, great guy and a survivor Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelov...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 515
Tim talks about the decision-making process involved in leaving music as a full-time player… what he misses about playing and what he definitely doesn’t miss… playing at Red Rocks, trusting himself more, karaoke, surfing, golf, family, and more. Really cool convo with an industry member who’s respected, successful, and very well-liked by all Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Tim’s had a ...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 514
Moving from NYC to San Diego and back, eventually settling in New Mexico for years… the incredible serendipity of how we wound up working with Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek, Tracy Chapman & Robert Mirabal… hanging out with Nile Rodgers at The China Club in NYC… the importance of knowing when to do something, and when NOT to… his interesting hobby, toughest decision he’s ever had to make, taking care of your emotional health, and much more. VERY cool & REAL convo: Discover Where the Money’s Hi...
Jun 26, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 513
A side man who’s also leader of his own band, Leroy From The North, Eli talks about moving from a suburb of Detroit to LA. Being painfully shy and working through it… “accidentally” stumbling into being an artist, music business highs and lows, developing endurance (physically and mentally), paying it forward and other good deeds done. Kind and soft spoken guy you’ll hear more from in his musical future: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support...
Jun 25, 2019•47 min•Ep. 512
Originally from Australia, Adam is a fantastic guitarist who is equally adept at playing jazz, fingerstyle acoustic, blues, swing and edgy rock. He’s shared the stage with Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Eric Skye, Matt Schofield, Charlie Hunter, Adam Levy, Ariel Posen & more… and played concerts and festivals literally all over the world. Adam talks about moving to the states, his humble upbringing, details of his latest album, The Defining of Success - along with several of the songs... his gran...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 511
WOW! Living legend Steve Hunter opens up about LOADS of really cool stuff. Steve’s responsible for a ton of famous licks with people like Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Aerosmith, Jack Bruce, David Lee Roth, Julian Lennon, Glen Campbell, Dr. John & more. He’s also recorded with Joe Satriani, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Marty Friedman, Michael Lee Firkins, Tony Levin, Tommy Henriksen, Jason Becker, 2Cellos & Karen Ann Hunter Steve shares stories about getting drafted into the Army at ...
Jun 21, 2019•3 hr 57 min•Ep. 510
Jeff opens up about a personal tragedy that remains unsolved… growing up with an alcoholic parent, leaving his hometown of Toledo, playing with Michael Landau, enjoying life, being a father, more Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Jeff Kollman is a solo artist with 18 band and solo releases, and a sideman who’s worked with ...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 509
Rob and his friends formed what turned out to be Dopapod while at Berklee… 6 Studio & 4 Live LPs later, he’s toured all over the world. He’s also played as a sideman and has played with Dweezil Zappa, Moe, Mike Gordon, Oteil Burbridge, Scott Sharrard, Michael League, Snarky Puppy. Rob discusses what prompted Dopapod’s recent 1-year hiatus and how he (and the band) was impacted by the break, close family ties, why he left Rochester, guitars, being more open minded, best decision he’s ever mad...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 508
Justin has posted between 1500 - 2000 guitar lessons online, amassing over 400 Million views and close to 1 million YouTube subscribers. Justin explains some of the business challenges he’s dealt with over the years… growing up in Tasmania and the difficult decision to leave… taking a philosophy course that changed his life… dealing with haters, biggest changes he’s made over the years, being a parent, more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 507
Chicago jazz artist has released 7 solo LPs, has played and recorded with Ramsey Lewis, Donny Hathaway, Jack McDuff, Tony Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Grover Washington Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith, George Benson, loads of others. Why “How you think” defines all aspects of your playing, and your life. Stories on playing with Jack McDuff, Donny Hathaway (cool), Ramsey Lewis & Dizzy… lessons learned, accepting yourself, hanging w/ George Benson, more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesg...
Jun 17, 2019•2 hr
In 1975, Rob founded EMG pickups. A year later, he came up with the prototype for the world’s first active pickup. Over 44 years, 4 million pickups and 65 employees later, Rob’s impact on pickups, guitar tone & noise reduction, is legendary This is a great conversation because Rob both educates us about pickups and also shares some interesting personal background information. He explains how pickups work, the numerous benefits of active pickups, what prompted him to come up with the idea of ...
Jun 14, 2019•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 505
Founding member of The Electric Love Hogs, Kelly also played with 22 Jacks, Paul Gilbert, Lee Ving, and currently plays with Goldfinger and has been with Buckcherry since 2013 Kelly opens up about beating cancer, getting sober, and losing a close family member, in this riveting and emotional interview. Also, his early rocker days… moving to (and from) LA, why he always “goes for it,” biggest life changes he’s made, LOADS more. 110% REAL: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ F...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 504
Larry Carlton’s drummer for 18 years, John’s been touring with Burt Bacarach for the last 7 years, and has also played with Rod Stewart, George Benson, Robben Ford, Jay Graydon, Abraham Laboriel Sr, Albert Lee, Steve Lukather, Boz Scaggs, Steve Morse, Linda Rondstadt, Eddie Van Halen, Carl Verheyen, Promise Keeper’s… and done soundtracks for The Warriors, Frasier, Anchorman 2 and hundreds of other projects Great stories about playing w Larry Carlton, Rod Stewart, George Benson, Steve Morse, EVH,...
Jun 12, 2019•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 503
A lifetime side man, John’s played or recorded with John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Witherspoon, Lowell Fulson, Curtis Salgado, Bonnie Raitt, Wayne Newton, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Starship, David Foster, and is currently out on tour with Bill Medley & The Righteous Brothers John opens up about the incredible motivation, discipline, and love he has for the guitar, and the early work he put in, to get good on the instrument. Growing up in a family where alcohol was a problem and ho...
Jun 11, 2019•2 hr 50 min
What a story - originally from the small border town of Yuma, AZ… Eugene has been Dwight Yoakam’s lead guitarist since 2012, and has performed in some of the most well-known arenas world-wide An incredibly sincere guy, Eugene talks about the challenges and limitations of growing up in Yuma… discipline, responsibility, making connections… some lonely times on the road and how he coped with them, getting married, being assertive, why it’s OK to not know everything, and more. Really cool convo with...
Jun 10, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 501
LOADS of cool stories in this one. Randy talks candidly about dealing with depression... the almost impossible series of events that had to happen for Zebra to get signed... reality of what the music biz is like and what’s expected of a band when they first get signed... VERY cool back stories to the band’s biggest hits Playing with Jorma Kaukonen and the Jefferson Airplane… Paul Kantner smoking a joint and getting confronted by a cop, a disappointing event which tied up Randy’s life for two yea...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Jeff talks about his book, which traces his adventures & his rags to riches to rags to redemption story as Sting’s guitarist. He performed 181 concerts in 25 countries on 6 continents, for over 2 million fans. Along the way, Jeff’s had a successful career as a session player in NYC, working with people like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi, Chet Atkins, John Patitucci, Sammy Davis Jr. and loads of others. AMAZING stories about Sting, Jeff’s highs and lows, getting sober over 20 y...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 51 min
One of the most successful songwriters in rock and roll history, having penned two #1 hits, a Grammy winner and an Oscar nomination. On top of this, he’s also written hit songs with The Ides of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Survivor, Rocky III & IV (“Eye of The Tiger”), The Doobie Brothers, Blackhawk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Cinderella, Brian Wilson, Anthony Gomes, Dennis DeYoung (Styx), along with the theme song for the Chicago Cubs and two best-selling books Jim talks about the ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Originally from NYC, Reggie is an world-renowned bass player who’s played with Jef Lee Johnson, Chico Hamilton, Steve Coleman, Oz Noy, Roy Hargrove, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Stanley Jordan and loads of others, and has released 4 solo albums of his own… Reggie’s life has been filled with ups and downs, including a terrible tragedy that is, frankly… devastatingly hard to bounce back from. But today, things are different. He’s extremely positive and his life has taken a wonderfully optimis...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Lyle is a side man who also produces music and scores major motion picture for films like Superbad, 40 Year-Old Virgin, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. He’s also played with Sting, Beck, Todd Rundgren, Sarah McLachlan, Frank Black & others Lyle opens up, talking candidly about how he overcame a fear that plagued him for over 50 years… ONE very casual thing he did, that literally changed his career (and his life), forever… overcoming confusing childhood issues and turning things around, and lo...
Jun 03, 2019•2 hr 1 min
Talk about a comeback - Ian Moore really has “been there & done that.” A child prodigy on classical violin, Ian slashed all the tendons in his right hand in a bizarre accident… which ultimately led him to guitar. His first album shot to the top of the charts, immediately - suddenly he’s opening for The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Bob Dylan. Then, through mismanagement on the label’s end, Ian has to spend the next 15 years completely rebuilding his career. Today, he’s back stronger than ever beca...
May 31, 2019•2 hr 13 min
Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships. Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he attended college, took his GI Bill funds and purchased a $5,000 stereo. He also practiced guitar no less than 8 hours...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Jennifer has been one of the most unique, inspirational and innovative guitarists to come on the scene in the last 30 years. And her continued her desire to learn and create is more present than ever, not only in her new musical projects, but also in her cool side projects she discusses… Jennifer played with Jeff Beck for 3 years and shares some great stories about Jeff, and a unique story about Michael Jackson about their performance at Super Bowl 27 (with half a Billion people watching). Jenni...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 37 min
One of the absolute nicest, and most humble people I’ve been privileged to meet, Paul Jackson - although a rock star by any standards - is about as grounded a human being as you’ll find. After a difficult childhood, Paul found his way and became passion-driven by baseball and guitar. He talks about one of his early dreams of one day playing in the Pensacola Civic Center - a dream he successfully accomplished, along with many others. Some great stories here, including how his (very supportive) mo...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Doug lived in 9 different places the first 9 years of his life, including California, Japan, Spain, and Florida. Little did he know this would ultimately allow him to propel his music career in ways he never imagined He’s played with or produced The Mustard Seeds, David Coverdale… toured world-wide with Jennifer Paige on her “Crush” tour, and shares some really cool stories on all. Also, Maynard Ferguson, Iron Butterfly, Doug’s Toyota Tercel & some other candid personal reveals. One of THE s...
May 27, 2019•2 hr 11 min
500th Episode! Founder of Toto & Los Lobotomys, 5-time Grammy winner & one of the most prolific LA Session guitarists in the history of music, Steve’s played with: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, Boz Scaggs, Alice Cooper, Elton John, John Mayall, Lee Ritenour, Bill Champlin, Larry Carlton, Peter Frampton, David Crosby, Van Halen, Greg Lake, Joe Cocker, Todd Rundgren, Ringo Star, and hundreds more Luke opens up about getting sober and the most difficult thing he’s had to do… st...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 500
Within a week after joining the Pumpkins, Jeff went from playing small clubs to standing in front of 70,000 fans at festivals in Europe. He opens up about loads of cool, interesting stuff, like: How he handled financial tough times, his actual practice routine, a renewed spiritual connection to guitar and how this came about… Best decision he’s ever made, a really difficult decision Jeff had to make, forgiving yourself and giving yourself the same benefit of the doubt you might easily extend to ...
May 23, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 499
