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June Millington Interview - Fanny - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 12, 2018

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June was the co-founder, singer, songwriter and lead guitar player of the rock group Fanny. In 1970, Fanny became the first all-female rock band to release an album on a major label. June also runs the Institute for Musical Arts, an organization she co-founded in 1986 to support women and girls in music and music-related business

June talks candidly about the racism she dealt with as a child growing up in the Philippines, and the ensuing struggles she had once she came here to America. Although the band was composed of incredibly talented musicians who made really cool rock and roll, unfortunately they were a bit ahead of their time. And the inability of mainstream America, to accept an all-girl band, prevented them from getting the recognition they deserved. As a result, June felt an ongoing and constant internal and external pressure on her, and she ultimately quite the band to try and figure out what this all meant, in the grand scheme of her life.

June and shared LOADS of cool stories about working with Dr. John, Cher, and Bonnie Raitt… her warm friendship with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Lowell George… embracing Buddhism and her ongoing journey of self-improvement and trying to figure it all out. Incredibly energetic conversation with an incredibly strong woman - an icon who helped change the face of music, this was a real treat

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Jon Levin Interview - Dokken - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 11, 2018

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Jon grew up in Long Island, playing to Dokken records, never even thinking that one day, he'd be a member of the band. But what's really crazy is that in addition to playing with Dokken, Jon runs a full time law practice on top of this

Jon talks about moving from Long Island to LA… his crazy Dokken audition… how his dad changed his life - twice!... Don Dokken pushing him hard… 2 tough decisions he had to make, and much more. VERY cool, charming guy, great interview:

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Richard Fortus Interview - Guns N' Roses - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 10, 2018

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Richard started playing music at age 4, and hasn't stopped. Along the way he's played or toured with the Psychedelic Furs and their singer Richard Butler… he's had a busy career as a first-call session player in NYC, playing on records by Puffy, P!nk, Tom Tom Club, and others… and performed or recorded with Enrique Iglesias, Thin Lizzy, Nena, Fiona Apple, Rihanna, Jesse Malin, Angela McCluskey, the Crystal Method and others. His band The Dead Daisies have opened for or played with top rock acts

Richard talked about how he got the gig with GnR, 2 years after he first auditioned for the band…what he did to get introduced to the Psychedelic Furs… his vintage guitar collection… allowing the Universe to take care of you, and more. Really cool vibe on this one:

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Chris McQueen Interview - Snarky Puppy - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 09, 2018

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Chris is one of the guitar players in the 3-time Grammy winning band, Snarky Puppy. He also plays with Forq & Bokante… has played with Lizz Wright, Banda Magda, Lucy Woodward, Nikka Costa, Myron Butler & Levi, Alejandro Escovedo, and other artists… Chris also developed an pp, Guitar Notes Atlas

Chris talks about some of the personal changes he's gone through since he was younger… the social stigma of being married or not, and having kids or not… self-reflection and striving to improve through change…cool music festivals he's involved with and his personal goals. Great convo, 100% real:

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Rocky Athas Interview - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Black Oak Arkansas, Lightning - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 08, 2018

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Rocky Athas is a Texas Blues legend who played w John Mayall's Bluesbreakers for 8 years, has recorded w Buddy Miles, SRV's Double Trouble, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple bass), Mick Taylor, Joe Walsh and others. He was also the lead guitar player for Black Oak Arkansas for 5 years, and has released 8 solo albums of his own.

Great stories about Rocky growing up with Stevie Ray Vaughan (simply called Steve back then)... playing with John Mayall, Mick Taylor & Glenn Hughes… really nice story about how Rocky dealt with his mom's passing… the one critical component every song must have... great lesson for anyone early in their music career… and some great advice Rocky received from Joe Walsh & Leslie West...

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Page Hamilton Interview - Helmet, David Bowie - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 05, 2018

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Page Hamilton is most well-known for being the founder and guitar player of Helmet, a hard rock/hardcore band that's released 8 albums including one Gold LP and a Grammy nomination. Most people don't know Page toured with David Bowie on The Hours tour, has a Master's Degree in Jazz Guitar, played with the Band of Susans, has scored several major motion pictures including "Heat," "S.W.A.T." and more… has played guitar and produced other artists, including Linkin Park and Nate Mandel, and has performed and written orchestral guitar scores with major orchestras here and in Europe

Page talked about he most important lessons he learned from working with David Bowie, and how, in many ways, Bowie turned Page's life around… some of his early rock and roll star behavior, and the price he paid for it… playing in front of 1 BILLION people… his incredible voice, which has been roaring for over 30 years now, and how he keeps it limber and strong… his musical influences (which you would NEVER imagine)... his cool vintage guitars, and much more. One of the brightest people I've met - also, RARE for Page to EVER speak this long on an interview:

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Jason Loughlin Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 04, 2018

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Jason has performed with Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Amos Lee, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Sam Outlaw, Reverend Horton Heat, James Burton, Jack Ingram, Jim Breuer & more. He also leads 2 NYC projects, The String Gliders & Solarium Aquarium… and is a popular online teacher

Jason shared a really cool story about meeting Les Paul as a kid and Les teaching him how to play guitar and operate a 4-track… and interesting story about one of the lowest points in Jason's career, which ironically, ultimately led him to playing guitar… embracing your inner strange, and more. Really cool, and honest convo:

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Guy King Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 03, 2018

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Born and raised in a very small, rural town in Israel, Guy first arrived in the US, on tour at the age of 16. He spent 6 years as band leader and lead guitarist for Willie Kent, and today he is a Chicago blues and band leader staple. Guy was nominated for a 2017 Blues Music Award in the "Best Emerging Artist Album" category, and we sat down together the morning after he's just finished playing a gig at Buddy Guy's club, Legends

Guy shared some great stories about coming here alone and with virtually zero money, from Israel. What an incredible journey he's had. What it's like leading a band with up to as many 9 musicians in it at one time… changes he's made over time in his selection of guitars… raising a family and trying to strike a balance, and more. Great convo w a player who's stayed true to himself in character, and musically:

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Rob Harris Interview - Jamiroquai - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 02, 2018

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Growing up in both the UK and Qatar, Rob was a guitar prodigy and was doing club dates and sessions at the age of 14. He has been with Janiroquai since 1999 and has toured, played on albums, and co-written hit songs. His recording credits include Don Airey (Deep Purple), Beverly Knight, Kylie Minogue, Anastasia, Lighthouse Family, Katy Perry, JP Cooper, Era, Gabriella Aplin, Will Young, Julian Perretta, Duke Dumont, Paloma Faith, Robbie Williams, Lego Batman (Soundtrack), Louisa Johnson and The Ministry of Sound, Kanye West and more.

Rob shared stories about growing up in the Middle East… playing with Don Airey and Robbie Williams… Clever ideas he used to generate business for some of his side hustles… He traces some of his most profitable gigs through an encounter that happened 14 years ago… Divorce, why it's ok to be wrong, beans on toast, and more. Lots of laughs here, as well, great times:

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Aaron McLain Interview - Air Supply, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 01, 2018

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Aaron McLain has held down the electric guitar slot with Air Supply for over 7 years. During his career, he's performed or recorded with Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Tears for Fears singer Oleta Adams, Patti LaBelle, Terrance Trent Darby, Boys Don't Cry, Beto Cuevas (his work won a Latin Grammy) and more. He's also scored over 100 prime time television shows

Aaron kept it very real as we talked about some of the lowest points he had in this business (including a scary trip to the hospital), and how he overcame them… dealing with racism… choosing your friends wisely… the upside and downside to having a sensitive spirit… and the tremendous work ethic he used to create a very successful side hustle for himself, in the form of music licensing. VERY interesting call:

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