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Bill Champlin, Sons of Champlin, Chicago - Dealing with A TRAGIC LOSS Jan 15, 2020

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On this Bill Champlin Interview, getting the gig with Chicago and why he split from them 30 years later… working with Elton John & Boz Scaggs, why working "just for the money," isn't worth it… opening for the Yardbirds and BB King, dealing with very serious health issues and a tragic loss… and bouncing back like a warrior. VERY candid convo, great guy and a survivor

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Bill Champlin is the founder of the legendary San Francisco band Sons of Champlin, a member of Chicago for almost 30 years, and co-writer of 2 Grammy winning hit songs ("Turn Your Love Around" & "After The Love Has Gone")

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Simon Phillips Jan 14, 2020

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Simon Phillips Interview: One of my favorites! Simon opens up about his London session career (which started at age 16!), what he learned, how it shaped his career as a musician & as a drummer… losing his home in the California fires... working with Mike Oldfield, Bob Clearmountain, John Paul Jones, Jeff Beck, Tony Hymas, Roger Glover, Gary Moore, David Gilmour, Phil Manzanera, Bob Dylan, Jack Bruce, The Who, Chrissy Hynde… dealing with some personal dark times, moving here from England, being an optimist, Tony Roma's, bangers & mash, and LOADS more VERY exciting things. What a guy!

Simon Phillips' career began at age 12, playing with his dad's band. By 16, he was on his way to becoming THE first-call session drummer in London and since then, besides being a member of Toto for 12 years, he's played with top artists like: Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, The Who, Peter Gabriel, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Judas Priest, Michael Shenker, Al DiMeola, Pete Townshend, Stanley Clarke, Gary Moore, Frank Zappa, Bernie Marsden, Phil Manzanera, Mike Rutherford, Carlos Santana and many more

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Grahame Lesh - Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band Jan 13, 2020

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Grahame Lesh Interview: Very cool stories about why Midnight North has been so prolific, growing up in the Grateful Dead camp, how he wound up becoming a musician (not what you're thinking), how Levon Helm inspired the entire concept for Terrapin Crossroads... Grateful Dead 50th Anni. concerts, best musical experiences, cool hobbies outside of music:

Grahame toured the world with Phil & Co when he was just a child, and honed his craft later on as part of the house band at Phil Lesh's Terrapin Crossroads. He's founder, co-lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Midnight North, a band that's about to release their 6th LP

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Eric Krasno - Lettuce, Soulive Jan 10, 2020

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How Eric got into the music business, working with TTB, Questlove, Robert Randolph, Marcus King, 50 Cent… opening for The Rolling Stones (and reuniting his parents at the show), the story behind his new concept LP, Telescope… how he handled a low point in his career and the big jump in his career that came from this, investing in yourself (great lessons for other musicians), favorite guitars, moving to Cali, laughing, Hot Tuna and LOADS more really cool stuff. Eric opened up quite a bit and this was a fun convo, all around

Eric Krasno is a 2-time Grammy winner for his work as a songwriter and guitarist with Tedeschi Trucks & Derek Trucks Band, and the founder of Soulive, Lettuce, and loads of other projects. He's toured, played, produced or written with people like Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, John Scofield, Robert Randolph, Marcus King, Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead, Aaron Neville, 50 Cent, Christian McBride and loads of others

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Wes Little Jan 09, 2020

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Wes talks about the culture shock of moving from a small town in rural North Carolina, to New York City… playing and working with Chuck D, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford... remembering the Ferry, having to earn a living doing something other than music, dealing with depression & anxiety, Southern charm, Chinese food, and LOADS more. Very candid interview with a genuine guy

Wes Little is a first-call session drummer in Nashville, who's biggest gig was playing as part of the house band for Barak Obama's inaugural ball, backing up artists like Stevie Wonder, Sting, Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, & Beyonce. Wes has recorded or played with Robben Ford, Joe Nichols, Warren Haynes, Eric Johnson, Trey Anastasio, Chuck D and many others

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Larry Mitchell - Working with Billy Squier & Ric Ocasek Jan 08, 2020

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Moving from NYC to San Diego and back, eventually settling in New Mexico for years… the incredible serendipity of how we wound up working with Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek, Tracy Chapman & Robert Mirabal… hanging out with Nile Rodgers at The China Club in NYC… the importance of knowing when to do something, and when NOT to… his interesting hobby, toughest decision he's ever had to make, taking care of your emotional health, and much more. VERY cool & REAL convo:

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A Grammy winning producer, engineer & performer, Larry has 9 solo LPs and has toured the world playing with Ric Ocasec, Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier, Miguel Bose, and Johnny Whitehorse, better known as Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo

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Terry Haggerty - Dealing with CHRONIC EPILEPSY for 40+ YEARS - Sons of Champlin Jan 07, 2020

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Original lead guitarist and co-founder of the Sons of Champlin, Terry is legendary for his blues and jazz guitar playing in Northern California, from 1965 through the late 70's

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Great stories about growing up with parents in the entertainment business, playing with and then leaving the Sons, dealing with chronic epilepsy for over 40 years and the incredibly positive and unique way he looked at his situation, becoming a marijuana genetic seed expert, Wavy Gravy, Owlsley, the shady side of weed, the power of love, selling wine to Kim Jong-il, LOTS of cool stories here!

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Mike Gantzer - Aqueous Jan 06, 2020

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Mike Gantzer is the founder, singer, and one of the guitarists in Aqueous. The band's released 8 studio & several LPs & toured and headlined nationally. DEEP convo here, Mike talks about some serious trauma he had to deal with as a kid, and how it impacted him… relentless touring and lessons learned (both musical and business), getting into production, trusting your gut, empathy, OCD, slowing down… and loads more cool stuff. Mike is a survivor with tons of talent, ongoing success and a bright future to look forward to:

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Daryl Stuermer - Genesis, Phil Collins, Solo Jan 03, 2020

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Daryl Stuermer has been with Genesis since 1977, and with Phil Collins since Phil started his solo career in the early 80's. He's also played and toured with Jean Luc Ponty, released 9 solo LPs of his own, and played on records by Joan Armatrading, George Duke (1st LP he played on!), Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton and others

Daryl talks about how he got his first big break (with Ponty), the series of random events that led him to working with George Duke and ultimately Genesis. Playing for 500,000 people in Italy, top 3 musical experiences, dealing with his wife's cancer diagnosis, his signature guitar, work ethic, Prague, his grandfather's dairy farm. VERY warm and sincere guy, great convo:

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Leigh Heggarty - The Ruts DC Jan 02, 2020

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First fascinated by hard rock, glam and then punk… Leigh talks about how he got into playing, seeing Rory Gallagher live, overcoming shyness and insecurity… caring for his mum, when she had long-term ailing health issues. Becoming the guitar player of one of the bands he used to see in concert, as a kid… integrity and what it really means, positive and negative influences that helped him, righteous indignation and loads more cool stuff. Really honest and sincere convo:

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