224 - Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick, Solo)

In episode 224 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Robin Taylor Zander who is Cheap Trick’s “Secret Weapon” and has his second solo album out.

In their conversation Robin talks about his hometown of Clearwater, Florida and he talks about his current projects: producing and songwriting and performing with Cheap Trick, his dad’s band.

Robin talks about his musical upbringing at Florida state and with his dad’s band.

Robin tells us about his solo dates, when he decides to use a band versus playing solo and the venues he’s playing.

Robin describes the instruments he’s playing solo, guitar, pedal steel, bass and the instruments he played in Cheap Trick singing, guitar, bass and even drums subbing for everyone except his dad.

Robin discusses Jack Douglas and Jay Messina’s production help throughout his career including Jack signing Robin to his record label.

Robin talks gear and collecting gear.

To find out more about RTZ you can go to his website: robintaylorzander.com

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