Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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Shooter Jennings Nov 14, 2022

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Scott sits with today's cohost, Kiki Wongo, and Shooter Jennings.

They start by talking about his upbringing around Johnny Cash, his Dad, Waylon Jennings and more iconic figures. The two talk about his upbringing in Nashville, and his religious backgrounds. They also get into being an MTV generation kid, his early bands, and his love of rock n roll.

Finally they talk about his path and journey and getting nominated for 5 Grammys. Shooter has worked with Brandi Carlile, Duff McKagan, Tanya Tucker and Yelawolf. Of course, the Beachlife festival is brought up as it was created to tribute his Dad…

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Gavin Rossdale of Bush Oct 31, 2022

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Scott and co-host, Kiki Wongo, sit down with Scott's long-time friend, Gavin Rossdale. This conversation comes on the heels of his Alice and Chains and Breaking Benjamin tour and the release of the new album, "The Art of Survival."

They start by exchanging stories and get into the current tour. The two also discuss Gavin's history, from Dance to Sixteen Stone and hearing his song first on KROQ!

Scott, Kiki and Gavin go over his new cooking show, love of tennis, family, and of course get into all the details about the new record.

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Tove Lo Oct 17, 2022

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Scott sits in person with Swedish born and international pop sensation, grammy nominated writer, artist and actress, Tove Lo. They immediately get into it and talk about her history and the new album Dirt Femme. The two chat about early days and her desire to do music from her youth. Those years eventually lead to working a 9 to 5 job and then finding her musical journey at school, eventually leading to a mentorship with Max Martin. Along they way she talks about writing for other artists including Lorde, Coldplay and Dua Lipa, and launching her own solo career. They end by talking about the upcoming tour from Europe to the US to South America. Tune in!

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Ian Astbury of The Cult Sep 19, 2022

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Scott sits in person with the legendary singer of one of his favorite bands, The Cult. They catch up on their friendship and get into the history of the Cult and how Billy Duffy met Ian Astbury. The two get into the The Southern Death Cult, Electric Records and the Manor sessions. They go through Ian's 12-year courting with the Doors and his interactions and experiences playing with them in places like Buenos Aires and Athens. They talk a bit about all his past work including the Holy Barbarians, the Solo albums , Boris, Unkle and all the eras of the Cult. They also touch base on psychedelics and get into the thought process of the new album including the new singles, videos and upcoming tour. Its always a wild and inspiring conversation with one of music most though provoking minds.

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The Struts, Luke Spiller and Adam Slack Sep 05, 2022

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Scott sits in person with Lipps Service Alumni, Luke Spiller and Adam Slack, who are back for the third time! They get into their recent tour of Japan, their new release and tell us some great stories. Along the way they discuss the state of rock n' roll and marketing a rock band in todays day and age with TikTok. They also discuss the last few years from London days in lockdown to collaborating with Robbie Williams. The guys get into stories about Mick Jagger, Taylor Hawkins, singing with Queen at the upcoming tribute concert, and of course, new music.

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Grace Vanderwaal Aug 22, 2022

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Scott sits in person with the young superstar, Grace Vanderwaal and talks about her meteoric rise to fame from winning Americas Got Talent at 12 to current day. They start by getting into her history and how she grew up influenced by music to the time she auditioned for AGT and what that was like. After she won, they get into the process of what life was like and her starting on her journey as an artist. They get into her touring life and how touring was with Imagine Dragons to her own concerts and even her dream tour. Finally, they get into the writing process of Lions Den and her new record! Tune in for a fun episode...

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Teddy Swims Aug 08, 2022

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Scotts sits in person with one of the most exciting new voices and personas in music, the incredible Teddy Swims. They chat about Teddy's early days from hair metal cover bands to eventually amassing 440 million views on Youtube WITH millions of fans and followers. Along the way they get into his upbringing, going to beauty school and dropping out and even working at Chilis. The guy talk about his love for Al Green and all things soul and Van Halen while he was growing up. They then get up to speed to current day and talk new music, the Tough Love tour, his writing process and how he met Megan Trainer and Journey's Neal Schon. Tune in for a great episode!

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Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes Jul 25, 2022

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In this episode, Scott sits with the charismatic singer of indie folk band, Dawes, to talk about their new album, upcoming tour, the band's history and so much more. They chat about the release of their 8th studio album and the musical community growing up in Malibu. They get into his early years growing up around his Dad as he sang for Tower of Power and what led him to his current bandmates. The two discuss the genesis of their new track, Ghost in the Machine, and how it relates to the early touring years. They also share Bob Dylan Basement tape stories and get into Taylor's personal life. Tune in!

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Neal Schon of Journey Jul 11, 2022

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Scott Zooms with the legendary founder, lead guitarist and songwriter, Neal Schon, of Journey. The conversation starts with Neal's upbringing around music and how he get started playing guitar at the age of 10. They then jump to 17 when he joined Santana and the events leading up to that pivotal moment. The two chat about the formation of Journey, how he met Steve Perry and some of the first songs they wrote together. Of course, Neal tells the story of the biggest songs ever, “Don't Stop Believing,” and even touch on the Teddy Swims version. They finish with the new Journey record, "Freedom," the process behind it and get into specific songs and the upcoming tour. Tune in!

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Michael C Hall and Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum Jun 27, 2022

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In this episode, Scott sits with uber talented actor, Michael C Hall. He's best known for his roles on Dexter and Six Feet Under. Also, a few of his bandmates in Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, Matt Katz Bohen and Peter Yanowitz Drums join us! They talk about how the band met on the production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Michaels time working with Bowie and everything in between. Along they way they chat about starting a rock band in this day and age after a successful TV career and what it like to sing David Bowie songs in front of David Bowie. We learn about their show pre-pandemic just before the lockdown, the new record and the upcoming tour in July! Tune in for a great conversation!

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