Eric Martin returns to discuss the new Mr Big album “Defying Gravity”, as well as his past solo records, Triumph’s cover of “Just One Night” and dealing with online trolls.
Ep. 95: Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X)
Paul Gilbert discusses his career, from his early days, to his time at GIT, Racer X, Mr. Big, and his solo albums – including his new release, “I Can Destroy”.
Ep. 89: Tom Size (Engineer: Aerosmith, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar)
Recording Engineer/Mixer Tom Size joins us this week to talk about his life and career. He discusses his path into production and covers some of his key projects such as Aerosmith’s Done With Mirrors, Sammy Hagar’s VOA, David Lee Roth’s Eat ‘Em and Smile, and the numerous cd’s he’s worked on for Mr. Big – including solo albums by Eric Martin and Paul Gilbert. He also discusses the new live DVD’s by Eric Martin (newly released in Japan) and Mr. Big (release date TBA).
Ep. 86: Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Talas)
Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth Band, Talas ) discusses his life and career. From his early days in Buffalo and Talas to the near reunion with David Lee Roth Band, the recent fundraiser for Tony MacAlpine, and the new Winery Dogs cd – Hot Streak.
Ep. 62: Eric Martin Part 2 (Mr. Big, Solo)
In Part 2 with Eric Martin (Mr Big) he discusses the first Mr. Big tour with Rush, the success of Lean Into It, the reformation in the 90’s with Richie Kotzen, the reunion with all original members, the Mr. Vocalist series of cds in Japan, and he announces his new project with Warren DeMartini (Ratt).
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Ep. 61: Eric Martin (Solo, Mr. Big)
In Part 1 of my 2 part interview with Eric Martin (Mr. Big), he shares how he got his start in music, and discusses his early solo albums “Sucker For A Pretty Face”, “Eric Martin” and “I’m Only Fooling Myself”. Eric also covers his contribution to the Teachers soundtrack (a song he wrote with Neal Schon from Journey), as well as his near miss in Toto. We discuss the formation of Mr. Big (and the role Mike Varney had), and the recording of the first Mr. Big album.
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Ep. 19: Richie Kotzen (Solo, The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Poison, Vertu)
Richie Kotzen explains how he got his start in music, the huge impact Steve Smith had on his first cd, how he ended up with titles he hated on some of his solo albums, he covers his time in poison, Mr. Big and Vertu, as well as his new band, The Winery Dogs. He also reveals that he has just completed recording a new solo album that will be released on Loud & Proud records in North America (as well as a best-of release).
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Ep. 18: Richie Zito (Elton John, Mr. Big, Richie Kotzen)
Richie Zito was signed to Atlantic Records at the age of 15, played with Elton John, Rick James, Beach Boys, and Ringo, and Produced Heart, The Cult, Poison and Richie Kotzen. And that’s just scratching the surface. Hear Riche Zito talk about his entire career, and why he is still obsessed with the guitar.
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