014: RIPT from Rockford, IL
Episode description
Tom's recent interview with guitarists Ringo Nelson and Gregg DeCarlo, drummer Wally Houck, and new lead singer Chuck Stout from Rockford's RIPT about the next era of the band...
Inside the Interview:
01:27 - On the recent line-up changes in the RIPT camp...
02:42 - What things are like now with Chuck in the band...
03:23 - It's not just reunion shows anymore; it's a new era for RIPT...
04:40 - What can fans expect of the new RIPT?
05:35 - On how Chuck is assimilating into the new role...
06:50 - On how Ringo is keeping up with progress back in Rockford...
07:50 - On rehearsing with all band members present...
08:19 - On Chuck's background in music...
08:56 - On Ringo and Chuck's first meeting and the notorious "8 track" story...
12:24 - Wally recounts meeting Ringo for the first time...
13:51 - On the upcoming RIPT gigs...
15:07 - On new & older RIPT tunes being included in the set lists moving forward...
16:55 - On Tim Speer's additions to the band & writing new music...
18:41 - On Chuck's first audition...
19:40 - On RIPT's management moving forward...
20:17 - The new band from Wally's vantage point behind the drums...
21:43 - On future RIPT shows & offers going forward...
22:51 - Not just a new RIPT line-up doing reunion shows...
23:35 - Did Chuck think he would ever be fronting RIPT?
25:01 - On RIPT's time management skills, and the need for bail these days...
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