On this Ross Hogarth interview: Moving to California on his own and growing his entire career by being “of service”… great stories about working with Eddie & Wolf Van Halen, David Lindley, Jackson Browne, Bob Glaub, The Captain & Tennille, Keb’Mo’, Ziggy Marley, Edgar Winter, REM, Motley Crue, John Mellencamp & his band, James McMurtry, Dio & more… Insight he picked up from his parents, who both had unique careers & outlooks on life… listening to learn - learning to listen, b...
Apr 01, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 868
Oz is a well-known NYC jazz, funk, blues and fusion player who’s originally from Israel. Oz talks about his new album, Booga Looga Loo - how he wrote the concept for it, and his song-writing methods… why he prefers in-studio “live” recordings over tracking at home, his post-production routine, and more. Interesting convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesg...
Mar 29, 2022•27 min
On this Scott Matthews interview, how Hendrix changed his life, getting Robert Plant to sing on his 2nd album, putting 19 songs on his first record, why he didn’t sing until his late 20’s, The Cotswolds, dealing with loss, Ballerina Lake, being more empathetic, learning to be a parent, and the backstory behind some of his best songs Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Scott Matthews is a singer-songwriter guitarist from England. He’s an excellent songwriter and storytell...
Mar 25, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 867
Troy talks about having his first child, early session work he did, interesting lessons he learned about writing & the music business… cool stories about playing w Iggy Pop & Elton John, growing up, gear, baking, being easygoing, leaving A Perfect Circle, very cool stuff Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min
“Ya’ll want to CUT A RECORD in Glasgow, Kentucky?…” On this Riley Couzzourt interview: From playing local restaurants and bars to opening for Deep Purple, the Georgia Thunderbolts are on their way! A shy kid from a small town in Georgia, Riley spent time hunting & fishing in the woods when he got the music bug. One he connected with the other members of the Thunderbolts though, he was “all in.” Riley talks about losing his mom when he was 12, and why you can’t let the negative run your life…...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 866
On this Gus G interview: An incredibly grounded person, Gus talks candidly about playing with Ozzy (and a funny Ozzy story), why he prefers living in Greece, why he left Berklee, his top 3 musical experiences, his signature Jackson guitar & Blackstar amp, Tony Iommi, John Lennon, being mindful of others, most difficult thing he’s had to do, GREAT stuff: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Gus played the biggest stages worldwide, between 2009 - 2017 as a member of Ozz...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 44 min
On this Steve Stevens Interview: Steve talks intimately about Sobriety, his 37 year partnership with Billy Idol & how they connected in the first place, his 17 year marriage, playing with Geezer Butler… Bubbles The Chimp (recording with Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones)... his 3 greatest musical memories, developing his signature sound & putting on a show… best decision he ever made, trusting the Universe, making amends, LOADS more. 100% REAL & no filler - a MUST listen Cool Guitar...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min
On this Mike Squires interview: Mike grew up in a very rough environment and successfully broke the cycle… He went from smoking crack with his dad to touring the world as a successful musician, releasing an LP as a very creative solo artist, and hosting a successful music podcast. Growing up in a rural Washington state logging town, joining the Marines, working as a gravedigger, creating his own music opportunities, getting married, the genesis of his new LP and much more. Super cool and 100% RA...
Mar 04, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 865
Kevin talks about playing with Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Paul McCartney (and why it didn’t work out), Morrissey… the making of his first solo record (RUN), an early family tragedy that influenced the rest of his life, low points in his career, top 3 musical experiences, practicing Buddhism and more. VERY interesting convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com A career sideman since the early 1980’s for artists like David Bowie, Iggy Pop (who he’s touring with now), Morrissey...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 20 min
On this Norm Harris interview: how he got started buying & selling guitars, his “Plan B” from Miami to LA, critical lessons he learned from his father - a Russian Immigrant who escaped from Crimea and forged his own success story as well… Why every day is like Christmas for Norm. LOADS of creative ways Norm used to find guitars to buy… stories about Dave Amato, Bob Dylan, Jaco Pastorius, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Richie Sambora, a low point in his life and how he handled it, work ethic, so...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 864
Slash’s bassist/vocalist since 2010, Todd is also the guitarist/frontman of the legendary Canadian group The Age of Electric & has a successful solo career. He’s also shared the stage with Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan, Adam Levine, Fergie, Bill Murray, Sammy Hagar, Sylvain Sylvain & others Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Todd on being balanced, interacting with the audience, playing with Lemmy, playing at Download Festival in the UK, relationships lost and othe...
Feb 22, 2022•2 hr 16 min
On this Greg Martin interview: How the pandemic changed him, 3 BEST decisions & 2 toughest decisions he’s made, what he likes and dislikes most about himself, most important lesson life has taught him, and everything you could ever want to know about the Headhunters awesome new LP, That’s a Fact Jack! GREAT conversation as always with this first-class kind soul… Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Greg Martin has been the lead guitarist of the Kentucky Headhunters si...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 863
Nels opens up about his childhood in LA, the origins of his interest in sound, leaving LA and his relationship with NYC, how he got into creating layers of sonic textures, a tragic event he went through many years ago, career highs and lows, unraveling of relationships, overcoming insecurities, … his cool guitar and amp collection, white slice pizza & garlic, and LOADS more cool stuff. INCREDIBLY sincere and thoughtful guy, this is a MUST listen with one of the top guitarists around Cool Gui...
Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 21 min
On this Eric Gales interview: Sobriety, appreciating the journey he’s traveled, and how he conveys this in his music. Redemption, his most autobiographical songs, his TOP THREE musical experiences, why he wants the world to know Eric Gales, why he “just likes himself now,” most important things his mom and dad taught him, why “It Ain’t Over,” and more. Super cool guy Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Eric Gales is one of the most talented and soulful blues guitarists o...
Feb 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 862
Only 30 years old, Jared James Nichols has opened for Derek Trucks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, UFO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Walter Trout, Glenn Hughes, Saxon & more. Jared spills the beans on leaving Berklee, moving to LA and entering Musicians Institute, the importance of following through on commitments to yourself… the unexpected way he wound up getting a signature guitar, 3 experiences that changed his life, toughest decision he’s made, and loads more. VERY cool convo: Cool Guitar & M...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 40 min
On this Sean Beavan interview: If you like hearing stories about guys who constantly hustled and still hustle to build a successful career in music and keep it going, then this is it! Growing up in Cleveland and going from volunteering at the local studio to producing and mixing LPs that have sold over 4 million copies… Cool stories about working with Trent Reznor, Marilyn Manson, A Perfect Circle, Guns N Roses (on Chinese Demoracy), POD, No Doubt… his top 3 musical experiences, being less volat...
Feb 04, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 861
Completely upbeat conversation, Joey talks about getting sober and what this process has been like... how his singles Whiskey and Forgiveness play a part in his sobriety, realizing being genuine was the most effective way of connecting with his listeners, what he likes and dislikes most about himself, his optimistic approach to running his business, forgiving yourself, marriage and LOADS more very cool stuff. A MUST listen Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Subscribe: h...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On this Browan Lollar interview: The magic of “The Shoals” and how it formed him, musically… Getting the gig with Jason Isbell & how he hooked up with the guys in St Paul & The Broken Bones (AWESOME story), hanging with the Rolling Stones & Elton John… Australia, becoming a dad, his constant pursuit of knowledge, how he got so good at painting, life before & after “Spain,” realizing it ain’t about me, son of a preacher man & loads more cool stuff. Sincere and fun! Cool Guitar...
Jan 28, 2022•2 hr 28 min
Great stories about Def Leppard, playing with Richie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker… Getting sober 32 years ago and what the trigger was… drinking $20,000 worth of coffee… putting Delta Deep (one of Phil’s side projects) together… his top 3 musical experiences, favorite guitarists he’s played with… biggest life lesson he’s learned (which has helped keep him very grounded), the toughest thing he’s had to do, and much more. INCREDIBLY cool! Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.Gui...
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