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"Who would believe THIS was GEORGE HARRISON'S GUITAR?" "The FINAL STRAW was…" "If you're ABLE to do something, WHY wouldn't you DO IT?..." Norm Harris, Norman's Rare Guitars Feb 25, 2022

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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, social media, Midnight Mission and loads more cool stuff. Lovely guy…!

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Norm Harris has been successfully buying and selling Vintage guitars in LA, for well over 50 years. He carved out this niche in the market, before it even existed, and has a great story to share in his book, Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer

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TOUGHEST DECISION he's had to make: Todd Kerns - Slash, Age of Electric, Toque Feb 22, 2022

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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

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Todd on being balanced, interacting with the audience, playing with Lemmy, playing at Download Festival in the UK, relationships lost and other "tuition" you pay for success… toughest decision he's had to make, making his personal life more of a priority, loads more. VERY cool:

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"It was the TOUGHEST DECISION I ever had to MAKE…" Greg Martin, Kentucky Headhunters Feb 18, 2022

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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…

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Greg Martin has been the lead guitarist of the Kentucky Headhunters since 1968, with an earlier version of the band originally called Itchy Brother. In 1989, the current lineup was formed and since that time, the Headhunters have released 12 LPs including their most recent one, called That's A Fact Jack!

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It was a TRAGIC EVENT, Many Years Ago: Nels Cline Feb 15, 2022

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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

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AMAZING! Best known as the lead guitarist for Wilco, Nels' prolific career encompasses jazz, rock, punk, and experimental, with over 200 recordings including 30 of his own projects. Rolling Stone called him one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. He also performs in duos with both Julian Lage & his wife, Yuka Honda

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"Pick yourself up, It AIN'T OVER…" Eric Gales WORST GIG EVER, TOP 3 Music Experiences Feb 11, 2022

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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

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Eric Gales is one of the most talented and soulful blues guitarists out there, over 30 years of playing and 18 LPs, including his latest LP, I Want My Crown

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"Steven Tyler looks at me and says, 'Who the hell are you?'..." Jared James Nichols: TOUGHEST Decision He's Ever Made Feb 08, 2022

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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:

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"Sean, you dig TOO MANY HOLES and you never STRIKE OIL!" "I HAD to PUSH as much as I could…" Sean Beavan - Producer/Engineer Nine Inch Nails, Manson, A Perfect Circle Feb 04, 2022

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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 volatile & more present, TONS of cool stuff… incredibly sincere and passionate

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Sean Beavan is a successful producer/mixer/composer. He's worked with artists like Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, GNR, Slayer, A Perfect Circle, System of a Down, PaloAlto, Emptiness, Kill Hannah, P.O.D, No Doubt, Depeche Mode & others. As a musician, he played with Eric Carmen (Raspberries) & toured with Humble Pie. He also co-founded his own band 8mm, along with his wife Juliette. 8mm has released 7 EPs and LPs and has successfully licensed a lot of their music licensed in major productions, as well as scoring close to a dozen movies

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"When you STOP DRINKING, everything is going to get 10x WORSE but then it's going to get 100x BETTER..." Joey Landreth, The Bros. Landreth Feb 01, 2022

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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

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"It was a LEAP of FAITH, but it WORKED OUT…" Browan Lollar, St. Paul & The Broken Bones Jan 28, 2022

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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!

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Browan is the original guitarist for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit... & founding member of the amazing funk & soul band St Paul & The Broken Bones. The band is an 8 piece unit, with keyboards, trumpet, trombone and saxophone. They've just released their 4th LP, The Alien Coast and have been touring their asses off since 2013. They've opened for The Rolling Stones 3 times, performed with Elton John in his AIDS Foundation show, and have played literally every major festival here and in Europe

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"The OLDER he got, the YOUNGER he got..." Phil Collen, Def Leppard Jan 25, 2022

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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!

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