Founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist of The Hooters, and writer of the #3 Billboard Joan Osborne hit, “One Of Us”... Eric’s also written hits for Scorpions, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin & others Playing Live Aid, Amnesty International, and in front of over 300,000 people in Berlin, for The Wall… detailed info about writing his biggest hits, stories about playing with Cyndi Lauper, The Band, Mick Jagger, Scorpions, Joan Osborne… his vintage Gibsons, most important thing he learned ...
Sep 24, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 567
Founding member & Orange Goblin guitarist shares stories on how the band started, secret to their longevity, guitar influences you might not expect, a history of some of the band’s best songs, Joe’s favorite Orange Goblin songs, fan favorites, guitars, getting married, family, waffles and more. Very cool convo: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: htt...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 566
Founding member of seminal UK punk-dub band, The Ruts opens up about dealing with the loss of his dad, getting closure on (and permission from) losing his two bandmates and close friends, fighting at The Peppermint Lounge, the Universe and love… How The Ruts got started mixing ska w punk & rock, hooking up with John Peel and selling 250,000 copies of “Babylon’s Burning.” “Almost famous” supergroups with Joe Strummer, Rat Scabies, Mick Jones. LOADS more cool stuff, very real and raw: Huge inf...
Sep 20, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 565
A career NYC sideman, John’s written, recorded or toured w Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, John Waite, Belinda Carlisle, Julian Lennon, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Katie Perry, Jonas Bros, Anita Baker, and many others… co-wrote “Poison” with Alice Cooper, plays on and scores very legit movie and television music. Cool stories about playing with Billy Squire, Chuck Leavell, John Waite, Alice Cooper, Julian Lennon… getting sober and the changes he made, seeing Led Zeppelin in concert, price he pai...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 564
At 18, Ryder released his first EP, writing, playing and singing all the songs... he is one of the hottest up-and-coming young blues players on the scene. Lessons learned making his first record, benefits & opportunities created through social media, being homeschooled, traumatic events he experienced and how they helped develop his character & more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.ins...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Originally from Israel, Sean is a guitarist, bassist, producer & songwriter who’s played with Enrique Iglesias, Smash Mouth, The Gin Blossoms, Judith Hill, Anna Nalick, Chris Wallace, Ferras & others. Growing up in Jerusalem with bombs going off all around you on a regular basis… moving to LA, his serious work ethic, how he wound up working with Enrique Iglesias & Smash Mouth, licensing & selling his catalog, real estate investing, asking for guidance, cooking, barbecue and more....
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 563
Joey was signed by two major labels, first with the band Boystown, second with Coward. He also played and toured with Tommy Henriksen & Meredith Brooks, and has written and produced loads of songs for SYNC licensing Joey talks about how the record company mishandled his deal… playing at Madison Square Garden, moving from NY to LA, getting through a musical low period in his life, how he become a better songwriter and a more economical lyricist, and of course NYC Pizza: Subscribe https://www....
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 562
From heavy metal shreddings with Racer X, to hard rock with Mr. Big, plus punk, pop, classical, blues and more with his 15 solo studio LPs, Paul Gilbert has been one of the most highly regarded guitarists of the last 30 years Loads of insight into Paul’s personal life, growing up in small town PA, moving to Japan, leading a band vs. being a band member, seeing life and hearing music differently since losing his hearing… the story behind his PGM guitar, being too agreeable, dealing with fears and...
Sep 13, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 561
Keith Jenkins was a 20-year old struggling musician in Augusta, GA… but he was also a rabid fan of hometown favorite, James Brown. In perhaps the most serendipitous occurrence possible, a random series of events occurs which ultimately winds up getting Keith an audition, right in front of James Brown. He passes the audition with flying colors and becomes James’ guitar player and ultimately, his band leader for the last 13 years of James’ life. He even winds up flying solo with James on his Lear ...
Sep 12, 2019•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 560
A studio whiz and multi-instrumentalist, Mark’s either played with, engineered, produced or mixed with David Bowie, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson The Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Nina Hagen, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Philip Glass. He was also David Bowie’s music director for 4 years Mark talks about the frustrating process of knocking on doors for jobs, stories on working w Quincy Jones, Talking Heads, Lou Reed & Prince, cool Bowie stories, low points and lessons learned, ...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Jim’s been Al Yankovic’s guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy’s for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice for musicians, most difficult move he’s ever had to make, the beautiful Aloha spirit and how it’s ch...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 559
James is a first-call sideman in the Christian music niche, having recorded, played or toured with artists like Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Johnnyswim, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Walker Smith, Jesus Culture, Mack Brock, and many others.He’s also released 2 LPs w his solo project, All The Bright Lights Amazing conversation, open and candid, we spoke about dealing with depression and anxiety, and the importance of not keeping these things to yourself... and the...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 558
Neal (RIP) was the lead guitarist for the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, released 12 solo LPs, played as a sideman for Robert Randolph, Todd Snider, James Iha, Gin Wigmore, Duncan Sheik, Tift Wegmore, Ryan Adams… and was also a member of Hard Working Americas (Todd Snider & Dave Schools) and Cats Around The Sun Deep convo here about the sacrifices Neal made to get his solo career going, how & why he cranked out 6 records in 5 years… his attraction to the blues, surfing, photography, his fav...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 577
Lead 🎸of Stone Sour and Black Star Riders, Christian Martucci just released his first solo EP, and it’s excellent! Go behind the scenes and find out what prompted him to make “Negative Balance,” how it was recorded, how Christian was able to master and engineer the record so well, guitars he used, and the interesting backstory behind our mutually favorite song, Bad Ghosts. Christian is funny, candid, and positive, as always: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: htt...
Sep 05, 2019•42 min•Ep. 556
Stef’s been a career sideman who’s also released 4 LPs & a live DVD. He’s played with Sheila E, Jessie Colin Young, Berlin, Y & T, Alice Cooper, Narada Michael Walden, Quincy Jones, with Vasco Rossi since 1995… and Huey Lewis & the News since 2000 Stef talks candidly about moving to Italy from LA, recovering from a painful divorce, knowing your place as a side man, his cool vintage gear, critical decisions he’s made, the simplicity of childhood and more. Great energy, VERY cool convo...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Vinny was part of John Lennon’s backing band for John’s last performance. He also played with Rick Derringer (3 LPs) and played with Black Sabbath and Dio throughout his career, on some of both band’s biggest albums Vinny talks about working with John Lennon, Rick Derringer, Tony Iommi and Vivian Campbell… turning down Ozzy’s solo project and then getting the call to replace Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, just a short time later… the first & last song (30 years later) Vinny played with Ronnie J...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 555
A multi-instrumentalist sideman who’s also released 9 solo LPs, Will has written, toured, recorded or produced with Rodney Crowell, Shemekia Colepand, Todd Snider, Steve Poltz, Kim Richey, Garrison Starr, Josh Rouse, Matthew Ryan, Jimmy Buffet, Little Feat, Todd Snider, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Mavis Staples & others Will talks about growing up in Mobile, Alabama and its impact on him, personally and musically… working with Jimmy Buffet, Todd Snider, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Mavis St...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 554
A solo artist with 10 LPs, Wayne’s also been a successful sideman playing with Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, Chris Potter, David Binney, Carla Bley. Featured on his own records are people like Pino Palladino, Dennis Chambers, Keith Carlock, John Patitucci, Tal Wilkenfeld, Vinnie Colaiuta, Anton Fig Wayne talks about playing with Donald Fagan, Pino Palladino & Vinnie Colaiuta… moving to NYC, having faith he had something to say with his playing… big lesson he learne...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 553
A successful sideman and producer who’s recorded on over 70 LPs with artists like George Clinton, Justin Timberlake, Buddy Miles, Mick Jagger, Don Was, Rod Stewart & others… Stevie’s also sold over 2 million solo albums. He’s also scored music for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Darfur and other movies, and produced the movie “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World,” which won awards at Sundance Film Festival Stevie dives deep, explaining how he went from being homeless to touring ar...
Aug 29, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 552
Stelios is a founding member and lead guitarist for Planet of Zeus, and a session bass player in his native Greece. Some cool stories about the difference in session work between Greece & America… having to tell his parents he dropped out of college to go and play music… growing up in suburban Athens during the 80’s, learning to get along with others & a great definition of happiness. Super cool guy: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Johnny Duke is a sideman who’s recorded or toured with Little Big Town, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ashley Monroe, Lee Ann Womack, Sheryl Crow, Chris Isaak, Chris Stapleton, Jerry Douglas, Don Was and others, and he has one LP out as a solo artist Introspective call where we discuss having a life philosophy to guide you, mentoring, growing up with chaos, worrying, being true to what feels right for you, your personality vs. your “essence,” and loads more deep and interesting stuff: Subscribe https://...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 551
In a career that’s spanned 50+ years, Barry has played, toured or recorded with John Lee Hooker, Allman Brothers, Eric Johnson, Gov’t Mule, Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Derek Trucks, Jimmy Herring, Steve Morse, Roy Buchanan, Sonny Landreth, Lee Ritenour, Stanley Jordan, Vivian Campbell, Rick Emmett & others Tons of stories about playing with John Lee Hooker (his first gig), Buddy Miles, Eric Johnson, Greg Allman, Clapton, Derek Trucks flipping baseball cards at age 12, Roy Buchana...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 550
Matt Bissonnette has played on literally hundreds of records. He’s also toured as a sideman with Joe Satriani (5 LPs, multiple world tours), David Lee Roth (2 world tours & 1 LP), Elton John (last 7 years), Maynard Ferguson & loads of others. Matt’s also released 3 amazing LPs with his own band, The Mustard Seeds VERY DEEP convo, talking about his early struggles, importance of being open-minded, God, selfishness, what top artists have that others don’t have… working with Rick Springfiel...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 549
A sideman who’s played with Kevin Gilbert, Toy Matinee, Keith Emerson, Ronnie Montrose, Glenn Hughes, Derek Smalls, Robbie Krieger and others… he’s also released 3 solo LPs and played on and scored loads of movies and TV shows Great stories about working with Keith Emerson, Glenn Hughes, Edgar Winter, Derek Smalls, & Robbie Krieger. Making of his latest LP, Celluloid Debris, and an inspiring story about one of his songs… Tiny Tim, Star Trek, 35 years of marriage & his $27,000 1964 Gibson...
Aug 22, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 548
Best known for his guitar work as the founder of the heavy psychedelic band Dead Meadow. The band has released 8 records, and Jason has released 2 solo LPs and 2 other solo projects Jason reflects on his massive catalog, how he developed his unique style of playing in the punk environment around him in DC… getting off of heroin after years of abuse… being outdoors and it’s healing effect, and more cool stuff. VERY genuine convo: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: ...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Kenny’s played on over 300 million sold records and has toured or played w John Cougar Mellencamp, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Glen Frey, Slash, Bob Seger, Tony Iommi, Santana, Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Gilbert, and literally hundreds of other artists Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Tons of cool stories here, about working with John Mellencamp ...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 547
A key member of the early British glam rock scene, Marco played lead guitar and co-wrote 2 UK #1 singles, 2 Top 10 UK LPs, 4 Top Ten hits & 9 Top 20 hits with Adam Ant. He also recorded & toured with Sinead O’Connor & produced The Slits & Headcount Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Why he left Siouxsie & The Banshees, playing with Sid Vicious, Malcolm McLaren, his top...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 546
This is an interview I did with a former student of mine. I talk about the marketing business I’ve been running for 21 years and what I was doing earlier on in my career. Why and how I started Everyone Loves Guitar… stumbling blocks, awareness, therapy, progress and putting one foot in front of the other... what inspired me & more: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe ...
Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 545
Drummer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Shane played with Japanese pop legacy B’z for 18 years, and has toured and recorded with Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmstein, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Jeff Kollman… and is a member of Cosmosquad, Diesel Machine, & Toque Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support GREAT stories: Leaving Canada and the work/VISA balancing act, opening for ...
Aug 16, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 544
A lifelong New Yorker, Morgan is an up and coming young player in the blues / rock / psychedelic world. In addition to touring Europe as the lead guitar player for Mirror Queen, Morgan has opened up for Deep Purple, and played at some of the top clubs in and around New York City, as both a guitar and bass player Morgan talks about getting his dreams validated, the importance of doing what feels right, tenacity, working where you can move forward: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/sub...
Aug 15, 2019•44 min•Ep. 543
