Everyone Loves Guitar

On this Andy Powell interview: Tracing a lifetime of musical success to ONE bold move he made, early on in his career (with Richie Blackmore)… Tons of stories: opening up for The Who for his first gig (age 14), Deep Purple… working with Tom Dowd, Miles Copeland, Martin Birch & Bill Szymczyk… smoking hash in Marrakesh… Seeing Clapton, Hendrix, Cream, Fairport Convention, Peter Green, John Mayall (w/ Mick Taylor) in concert… the deliberate decision to come up with the twin lead guitar sound. His work ethic and how it informed his attitude and success in music… Being so broke, the band was literally starving… What business old record companies were REALLY in, and why “It’s not about Andy, it’s about the Band.” AWESOME convo with a lovely guy Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Andy Powell is a founding member and guitarist of the British rock band Wishbone Ash. Wishbone Ash was one of the earliest bands to have twin guitars playing. The band still  tours worldwide and has released 26 studio LPs, 11 Live LPs and 5 Live DVDs. Over the years Andy’s received tons of accolades including appearing in Rolling Stone’s "Top 20 Guitarists of All Time" list. Andy was born on the East End of London, and grew up in Hemel Hempstead but has been living here in the states in Connecticut for quite some time now.  Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Chris Spedding Interview: Chris on opening for The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park (Mick Taylor’s first concert), recording with Jack Bruce, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, The Sex Pistols, Tom Waits… the musical and cultural transition between the 50s & 60’s in England, moving to NYC from England, more. LOADS of cool stories here: Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   A lifelong session player, Chris also had a Top 20 solo hit and finished 2nd to John McLaughlin for best jazz guitarist in the UK. Chris has played or recorded with Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Dave Davies, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, Cozy Powell, Dee Dee Ramone, Rodriguez, Tom Waits… produced the Sex Pistols first demos, and contributed to dozens of top movie soundtracks   Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe  Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Daryl Stuermer Interview: Daryl talks about how he got his first big break (with Jean Luc 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: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Daryl Stuermer Interview: Daryl has been with Genesis since 1977, and with Phil Collins since he 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 recorded on records by Joan Armatrading, George Duke (1st LP he played on!), Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton and others Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Alex Garcia interview: Growing up in Caracas and the sacrifices he made to have a successful career in music… becoming successful without the support of his parents, moving to Miami at age 22 and starting all over - twice!... Cool stories about working with Julio Iglesias Sr., Lou Gramm, Bad Bunny… getting involved in Music Licensing, why he’s willing to be wrong, most EMBARRASSING thing that happened to him - on LIVE TV!... BEST DECISION he ever made, cooking, dealing with imposter syndrome and much more. SUPER COOL guy, awesome, down to earth convo! Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Alex became a session guitarist and eventually reached a plateau, then moved to Miami looking to advance his career. His career took off and today he works with loads of Latin American artists, including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias Jr., Chayanne, among others. In addition, he has toured and played with Lou Gramm (Foreigner), John Payne (Asia FJP), Steve Augeri (Journey), Julio Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Jr., Enrique Iglesias & others He’s a member of the house band for the Latin Grammys and the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Alex was nominated for the Latin Grammy’s as a Producer for the latin icon Ednita Nazario. He’s composed music for Discovery Channel TV shows, Matador Series (El Rey) and TV commercials. Alex also just wrapped up the biggest artist tour of 2022, as the touring guitar player for Bad Bunny. Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Chris Masterson Interview: Some great stories about moving to LA, getting sober and what 20 years in recovery has given him, what it’s like working with his wife pretty much 24/7… how he got hooked up with Steve Earle, Shooter Jennings, and counting off for Levon Helm… meeting Johnny Winter & seeing Neil Young from side of the stage, biggest changes in his life over last 10 years, more Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Currently touring for the last 10 years with Steve Earle, also playing in his solo project The Mastersons - along with his wife Eleanor Whitmore, Chris has also toured or recorded with Steve Earle, Jack Ingram, Son Volt, Shooter Jennings, Amy Helm/Levon Helm, Hank Williams III, Reckless Kelly, Tanya Tucker & many others Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe  Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Robert Jon Burrison interview: His 2 Worst Gigs Ever!... How the band’s early commitment to becoming road dogs, and their DIY work ethic, paid off… becoming a father and a husband in the same year… why “slow and steady” wins the race… Robert’s favorite guitars, backstory to some of the band’s greatest hits… being there for friends and family and why this counts… good beer, what Yosemite National Park & New York City have in common, and more Very cool convo!   Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Robert Jon & The Wreck is an awesome soulful, kick ass blues rock band. Great musicians and the band is super tight! To date, the band’s released 7 studio and 1 live LP. Every album is solid and has some amazing tracks on it. 2 guitars, bass, drums and the elusive B3/keyboards - these guys are bringing it! Over the last few years, the band toured extensively throughout the states, as well as all over Europe, and they’re heading off to Europe again shortly.   Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe   Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

Billy Morrison Interview: Great stories about Billy getting sober and what prompted him to get clean in the first place, why he moved to LA from London (NOT what you’re thinking), working with Ozzy, growing up with Billy Duffy, God shaped holes, why his work ethic is so strong, things he’s done that have been out of his comfort zone (BEST answer to this question ever!), kindness, Sex Pistols, his moral compass, cleaning the house, and why he always wears a nice watch. SUPER cool conversation: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com  25 years ago, Billy Morrison was living on the streets, addicted to heroin. Since then, he’s played or recorded with The Cult, Camp Freddy, Royal Machines, Ozzy Osbourne, Steven Tyler, Slash, Robbie Williams, Lou Reed, Ronnie Wood, Jerry Cantrell, Dave Navarro, and has been a member of Billy Idol’s band since 2010. He’s also a successful actor and contemporary painter whose works have been showcased in art galleries Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Jeff Berlin interview: his early childhood trauma and how it impacted him, “falling apart” from years of emotional pain and his subsequent recovery… his awkward first meeting with Eddie Van Halen, early lessons learned playing jingles in NYC after Berklee… great story how he hooked up with Bill Bruford and the doors that opened up for him as a result, his Top 3 Musical experiences (VERY cool), funniest things that happened to him in the studio and on stage, backstories to some of the tracks on his new Jack Songs LP & hard-earned lessons he learned from making this record… best decision he ever made, great advice for musicians, and LOADS of stories. Awesome interview, very courageous and sincere Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com  Originally from NYC, Jeff is one of the most highly-regarded jazz and fusion bassists of the modern era, and a well-respected bass educator. He's known for his tone and technique, and has been one of the major figures in firmly establishing the electric bass as a solo instrument. His career took off in 1977 when Yes founding drummer Bill Bruford handpicked him to play in his band. Jeff’s other recording and performance credits include a who’s who of jazz and rock: Larry Coryell, Pat Martino, John McLaughlin, Yes, Eddie Van Halen, Frank Zappa & many more. Just to address this up front, Jeff’s done dozens of interviews on the controversial comments he’s made about bass players learning by academic teaching vs being self- taught. We’re not going to address this issue, because Jeff’s owned a lot of his mistakes here and has made public apologies to the people he needed to. But what we will talk about today is the genesis of what prompted the fairly dramatic shift in his position, and his ongoing emotional recovery from the things that contributed to this situation in the first place.  Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show:  http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Earl Slick Interview: VERY deep convo, Earl talks about the philosophy behind his success as a side man, and how he developed this... Michael Kamen and how he mentored Earl, how he hooked up with Bowie and John Lennon… working with David Coverdale, Tim Curry, Ian Hunter, Robert Smith, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy… working in England and why he enjoys it so much, top 3 musical experiences, dealing with the loss of his mom and other low points, getting out of the music business for 4 years and how that changed his life for the (much) better, learning when to say “No,” getting sober, Newfoundland dogs, Italian food, being in the present, LOADS more really cool and interesting stuff. Earl’s the real deal, GREAT guy, very candid conversation: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A successful lifetime sideman who’s played with David Bowie, John Lennon, Tim Curry, David Coverdale, Robert Smith, Ian Hunter, The NY Dolls, Glen Matlock, Lorde and others… Earl’s also released 7 solo LPs, and 2 LPs as part of Phantom, Rocker & Slick. Earl also acted in and narrated the documentary Rock ‘n Roll Guns for Hire Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Eric Bazilian Interview: Playing Live Aid, Amnesty International, and in front of over 300,000 people in Berlin, for The Wall… detailed info about writing his biggest hits, stories about playing with Cyndi Lauper, The Band, Mick Jagger, Scorpions, Joan Osborne… his vintage Gibsons, most important thing he learned about himself, biggest changes and much more. HUGELY underrated guitar player and full of energy! Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Eric is a founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist of The Hooters, and writer of the #3 Billboard Joan Osborne hit, “One Of Us”... Eric’s also written hits for Scorpions, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin & others Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Tommy Castro interview: The TWO BEST DECISIONS he ever made, moving up to San Francisco and starting his solo career after honing his craft in a couple of popular regional bands… Tommy’s journey through recovery and staying sober for 19 years… Backstory to some of Tommy’s best songs, recording techniques, guitars… his TOP 3 Musical Experiences, favorite song he wrote, loads of cool stories just a lovely, down to earth guy who’s enjoying his life right now, A MUST LISTEN Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   One of my favorite blues and soul artists, Tommy Castro is a triple threat as a great songwriter, a killer blues guitarist, and just an amazingly strong and soulful voice. Tommy’s won loads of well-deserved awards over his career: Bay Area Music Award for Outstanding Blues Album for his first solo studio LP, Exception to the Rule, as well as Outstanding Blues Musician... 2008 Blues Music Award for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year for his Painkiller LP... In 2010, The Blues Foundation awarded Blues Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Band of the Year... and just a few months ago, Tommy again won B.B. King King Entertainer of the Year, album of the year for Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town and, band of the year for Tommy Castro & The Painkillers. Also, a Bluesman Came to Town reached No. 2 on Billboard‘s Blues Albums chart. Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Joe Hoare Interview: founding member & Orange Goblin guitarist shares stories on how the band started, secret to their longevity, guitar influences you might not expect, a history of some of the band’s best songs, Joe’s favorite Orange Goblin songs, fan favorites, guitars, getting married, family, waffles and more. Very cool convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

John “Segs” Jennings Interview: Founding member of seminal UK punk-dub band, The Ruts opens up about the huge influence his sister had on his music career, his best childhood memory, dealing with the loss of his dad, getting closure on (and permission from) losing his two bandmates and close friends, fighting at The Peppermint Lounge, the Universe and Love… Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com How The Ruts got started mixing ska w punk & rock, hooking up with John Peel and selling 250,000 copies of “Babylon’s Burning.” “Almost famous” supergroups with Joe Strummer, Rat Scabies, Mick Jones. LOADS more cool stuff, very real and raw: Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/suscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Von Kopfman interview: Von shares the REST of THE STORY about what happened after he came on Everyone Loves Guitar. In hopes of helping others heal from a similar trauma, Von shared something quite heavy - an experience he had at 10 years old, when he was sexually molested by a neighbor. What happened next, was totally unexpected: He received over 500 emails from people around the world - sadly, 400 of them had had similar experiences. He also received an email from someone who told him he was about to commit suicide, but hearing Von’s story made him change his mind and seek out help.   You can watch and listen to Von’s original interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1qrhsVmqcc NOTE: If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, please call the National Sex Abuse Hotline at 800-656-4673 and if thoughts of harming yourself, or suicide have crossed your mind, please call the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988 Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com  Von Kopfman is a prolific songwriter, guitarist and author, originally from Emporia, Kansas. Recorded his first solo LP in 1994 when he was 29 years old, since that time he’s written over 3,000 songs, recorded 36 LPs, including 6 LPs with his band project called Big Daddy Loud - a popular regional rock band in Kansas. Originally, Von wanted to share his experience with the hopes of potentially motivating and inspiring others to heal, and to not just let the after affects of this trauma, eat you up for the rest of your life. But in reality, what actually happened... was completely unexpected. So I wanted to have Von back on the show to share his post-show experience because it’s amazing what happens when you share something so powerful like this. It really touches others.   Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this John McCurry Interview: Cool stories about playing with Billy Squire, Chuck Leavell, John Waite, Alice Cooper, Julian Lennon… getting sober and the changes he made, seeing Led Zeppelin in concert, price he paid for success, moving to NYC, relationships and more: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A career NYC sideman, John co-wrote “Poison” with Alice Cooper & has written, recorded or toured w Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, John Waite, Belinda Carlisle, Julian Lennon, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Katie Perry, Jonas Bros, Anita Baker, and many others… , plays on and scores very legit movie and television music. Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Sean Hurwitz Interview: Growing up in Jerusalem with bombs going off all around you on a regular basis… moving to LA, his serious work ethic, how he wound up working with Enrique Iglesias & Smash Mouth, licensing & selling his catalog, real estate investing, asking for guidance, cooking, barbecue and more. Very cool convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Originally from Israel, Sean is a guitarist, bassist, producer & songwriter who’s played with Enrique Iglesias, Smash Mouth, The Gin Blossoms, Judith Hill, Anna Nalick, Chris Wallace, Ferras & others. Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Jake Shimabukuro interview: The Hawaiian music scene, the incredible experience of being a kid in high school and suddenly have two hit records, overcoming shyness to start his solo career… stories about playing with Bela Fleck, Jimmy Buffett, Alan Parsons, Warren Haynes, Kip Winger, Simon Phillips, Bette Midler, playing for the Queen of England, dealing with his parents divorce… the source of his humility and gratitude, his most embarrassing gig, Hello Mudda Hello Faddah and much more. VERY cool convo! Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Jake is a ukulele virtuoso who’s known worldwide for the joy he shares about the ukulele, as well as his excellent playing. Jake plays Hawaiian music, as well as jazz, blues, rock, funk, bluegrass, classical and other genres on the ukelele. He even covered Ozzy Osbourne’s Mama I’m Coming Home. He’s also written full scores to 2 Japanese movies. After starting his solo career in 2002. Jake shot to fame in 2006, in what was one of the earliest videos to go viral on YouTube - a video of him playing his rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Jake started playing ukulele at age 4, taking lessons from his mother who was an accomplished player. To date, Jake has released 16 solo LPs and 10 more LPs released only in Japan, and has won a combined several dozen Hanohano Awards which are like Hawaiian Grammy’s as well as Hawaii Music Awards. Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Paul Gilbert interview: loads of insight into Paul’s personal life, growing up in small town PA, moving to Japan, leading a band vs. being a band member, seeing life and hearing music differently since losing his hearing… the story behind his PGM guitar, being too agreeable, dealing with fears and other heady stuff. Fun and very interesting convo, 100% REAL: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Paul Gilbert Interview: From heavy metal shredding with Racer X, to hard rock with Mr. Big, plus punk, pop, classical, blues and more with his 15 solo studio LPs, Paul Gilbert has been one of the most highly regarded guitarists of the last 30 years Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

On this Robbie Fulks interview, how growing up in the south and incessant reading influenced him, a stint in NYC that didn’t work out so well, backstory to some of his best songs, the joy of finally having his first solo album on a record label, working with Producer Steve Albini and how this unconventional combination works, street falafel, roller coasters, why “Profanity is fun!”... and more!      Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com     Robbie is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. He is by far, one of the smartest, and most clever lyricists I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. He’s a great storyteller and is able to develop and articulate specific and particular character traits that bring his characters to life. He evokes emotions in you as the listener, about the characters and the very real scenarios of life they find themselves in - which are basically the ups and downs of the common man. Over the last 26 years, Robbie’s released 13 albums. His 2016 record Upland Stories was nominated for a Grammy for Best Folk Album and the song "Alabama at Night" was nominated for a Grammy for Best American Roots Song. Let me just say one thing before we get started - this guy is a national treasure and more people need to be hip to what he’s doing. Not to sound like a fanboy, but to combine such meaningful lyrics with such beautiful melodies and Robbie’s voice, at this level of excellence... makes him an incredibly rare talent.   Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe   Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

Keith Jenkins Interview: Keith Jenkins was a 20-year old struggling musician in Augusta, GA… but he was also a rabid fan of hometown favorite, James Brown. In perhaps the most serendipitous occurrence possible, a random series of events occurs which ultimately winds up getting Keith an audition, right in front of James Brown. He passes the audition with flying colors and becomes James’ guitar player and ultimately, his band leader for the last 13 years of James’ life. He even winds up flying solo with James on his Lear jet Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Keith shares some amazingly cool (and interesting) stories about working with James: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Playing in Sardinia, sleeping on the floor of the bus, “Games Brown,” understanding what James is saying, how James Brown wrote his music, highs and lows and all sorts of cool stuff:   Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe   Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support