Episode description

Jeff Scott Soto is a singer/songwriter who has been the vocalist for many artists including Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo and Talisman. He most recent release is an album recorded in the 90s with former Rick Springfield guitarist George Bernhardt titled “Slam.”  We discuss that album, his time with Yngwie, working with Vinnie Vincent, soundtrack work and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Welcome Jeff & Connections
02:50 - New Slam Record
05:28 - Recording & Touring
06:34 - Goals & Expectations with New Record
09:15 - Songs & Recording of The Slam Record
10:51 - Jeff's Current Bands & Upcoming Project
11:53 - Relationship & Project with Jason Bieler
15:05 - Ups & Downs of the Music Business
19:10 - Music Deals & BMI Statement
21:10 - Sons of Apollo & Bumblefoot
23:10 - Motown Roots & Influences for Slam
24:50 - Becoming a Rock Fan
25:50 - Joining Yngwie Malmsteen's Band
30:30 - Kryst the Conqueror with The Misfits
32:15 - Singing Background Vocals & Hired Gun
35:38 - Making Peace with Yngwie
40:40 - Yngwie Songs & Albums & Deal
42:10 - Scare Them with Crazy & Trolls
45:00 - Making New Music & Affecting Others
46:55 - Recording with Vinnie Vincent
49:20 - Backup Vocals for Slaughter & Vinnie Vincent
50:15 - Monsters of Rock Cruise
53:35 - Soundtracks, Commercials & Various
55:10 - Animal Rescue Charity
56:40 - Outro

Jeff Scott Soto website:
http://jeffscottsoto.com/retribution/index.html

Rock & Roll Rescue website:
https://www.rocknrollrescuedogs.org/

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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