Is King Crimson the greatest progressive rock band of all time, or is it just the first to try it? In this Episode of Band Practice, we are diving headfirst into the mind-bending, lineup-shifting, incredibly volatile world of King Crimson. From the absolute madness of 21st Century Schizoid Man to the structured, polyrhythmic genius of the 80s era, we are breaking down why this band continues to terrify and inspire working musicians.

We analyze the legendary leadership of Robert Fripp, his infamous ""guitar craft"" standards, and what happens when a band changes members almost as often as they change time signatures. Plus, we are doing live media reactions to some of the more complex, unhinged internet takes we could find, checking out the local prog tribute scene, and debating whether you can actually enjoy this music without a music theory degree. Plug in, tune up, and get ready for a heavy dose of gear talk, time-signature confusion, and music chatter.

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🎸 ABOUT SPOTTING WALDO: A podcast about bands, and the bands that tribute them.

Operating as the hosts and house band all wrapped into one, Spotting Waldo is a dedicated hub for rock lore obsessives and music industry cynics. We bring a ground-level perspective to music history—breaking down legendary 80s egos, classic rock myths, the bizarre economy of tribute bands, and the ongoing plight of the modern working musician.

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Happy f***ing wanderers.

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In this episode of Band Practice, we dive deep into the history, frontman drama, and hair metal lore of Skid Row . We break down the current state of the band's massive frontman crisis, examining why Rachel Bolan and Scotti Hill might not have a permanent replacement singer until 2027 . If you love classic rock history, music critique, and honest gear talk, this deep dive into one of the 80s' most volatile bands is for you.

We trace the entire Skid Row timeline, from their early days getting a boost—and getting burned—by Jon Bon Jovi, to the infamous 1989 bottle incident that shocked the rock world . We look at how Sebastian Bach and the band went to war, what the guys (Rachel Bolan, Snake Sabo, Scotti Hill) are up to today, and Jon Bon Jovi's recent thoughts on Lzzy Hale stepping up to front the band .

Plus, we react to the absolute chaos of the online "18 and Life" cover song contest—featuring everything from a flute solo to a ukulele rendition—before checking out the tribute band ecosystem with the cover group "Skidd Row" .

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00:00 – Plug in and Tune up

06:25 – Flashback Heart Attack

17:10 – Let meet Skid Row

39:50 – The Band Lore

47:56 – Dave Snake Sabo

54:53 – Rachel Bolan

1:01:35 - Scotti Hill

1:06:09 - Sebastian Bach

1:28:30 - Replacing Baz...

1:40:55 - New Singer Auditions

1:4640 - #18andlifecover contest

1:56:29 - The Tribute Bands

2:03:38 - Final Thoughts

2:10:47 - Encore: Quimby Lewis brings the house down

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🎸 ABOUT SPOTTING WALDO: A podcast about bands, and the bands that tribute them.

Operating as the hosts and house band all wrapped into one, Spotting Waldo is a dedicated hub for rock lore obsessives and music industry cynics. We bring a ground-level perspective to music history—breaking down legendary 80s egos, classic rock myths, the bizarre economy of tribute bands, and the ongoing plight of the modern working musician.

🔴 WE GO LIVE! Subscribe and turn on notifications to join the live chat while we record the show.

👇 THE SPOTTING WALDO NETWORK: 🌐 Official Website: https://spottingwaldo.com 👾 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/spottingwaldo 🟢 Kick: https://kick.com/spottingwaldo 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/spottingwaldo 👤 Facebook: https://facebook.com/spottingwaldo 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spottingwaldo.bsky.social

Happy f***ing wanderers.

=============================== Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights belong to their respective owners.

In this episode of Band Practice, we are diving deep into the enduring impact, songwriting genius, and legendary legacy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. We break down why Tom Petty's music still defines the reality of working musicians today while exploring the bizarre, brilliant, and sometimes downright sketchy ecosystem left in his wake. If you are a fan of classic rock history, gear talk, and honest music critique without the pretension, this episode is a must-listen.

We look at band culture from a modern perspective, judging the fan subculture, checking out the brilliant (and terrible) local tribute acts, and analyzing the gear that made the Heartbreakers famous. Plus, we dive into live media reactions, including an absolute whiplash of an internet cover where a guy tries to pull off a "slinks and seductive" slow-jam version of Breakdown while battling a blaring fire alarm and a background track streaming straight YouTube on his phone.

We also share some legendary music industry lore, including a wild VFW karaoke story about a post-9/11 encounter in an Applebee's involving a drunk guy, a limo, and Tom Petty. To wrap it all up, we close the gap with the audience by jumping into our own live acoustic karaoke covers of You're So Bad and Breakdown.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro & Jamming

9:28 - The Legacy of Tom Petty

16:38 - The Fandom

23:41 - Tom Petty Covers Tribute bands

27:20 - Tom's TV and Movie appearances

41:26 - Being in a Tribute Band: The Reality of the Modern Working Musician

50:13 - More Tribute Bands

1:05:43 - Drum Cover

1:11:45 - Our Turn!

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🎸 ABOUT SPOTTING WALDO: A podcast about bands, and the bands that tribute them.

Operating as the hosts and house band all wrapped into one, Spotting Waldo is a dedicated hub for rock lore obsessives and music industry cynics. We bring a ground-level perspective to music history—breaking down legendary 80s egos, classic rock myths, the bizarre economy of tribute bands, and the ongoing plight of the modern working musician.

🔴 WE GO LIVE! Subscribe and turn on notifications to join the live chat while we record the show.

👇 THE SPOTTING WALDO NETWORK: 🌐 Official Website: https://spottingwaldo.com 👾 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/spottingwaldo 🟢 Kick: https://kick.com/spottingwaldo 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/spottingwaldo 👤 Facebook: https://facebook.com/spottingwaldo 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spottingwaldo.bsky.social

Happy f***ing wanderers.

=============================== Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Jack reminisces about dealing with a shoplifter, Kyle wants everyone to watch the new Queer Eye on netflix, and Spike runs into trouble trying to order of the kid's menu. Also, the boys lean on Spike's experience as a Houlihans bartender while they invent their own specialty cocktails during Segment of the week.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

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Tim Convy is our guest in the studio. You know him from the band LUDO, from the radio on Y98FM, from stand up comedy shows all over. After this episode, you'll know him for his sharp analysis of the PGA. We talk about it all, and get the inside scoop on LUDO's upcoming reunion show. Spike shares his affinity for sound-effect drops in his everyday life, Jack doesn't want to haul his own amp for gigs, and Kyle moves another step closer to unveiling the truth, in his ongoing investigation of Spike's actual age.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

For more Waldo visit: www.spottingwaldo.com

Spike tells us about his gig as a Six Flags performer and the band gets the inside scoop on what it's like to work inside a theme park . Learn what really goes on behind the scenes at the Batman ride and the carny hierarchy within the park. Jack pitches an idea for an adult themed amusement park, and Kyle gets nostalgic about the earnestness of retro jingles, plus pizza bagels.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

For more Waldo visit: www.spottingwaldo.com

Comedian Purdy Bee joins the band to talk stand up, concerts, and to share her musical talents. Spike tries paddleboard yoga, Kyle defends a Jason Derulo banger, and Jack's buys a celebrity endorsed nose hair trimmer. Also, the boys debate the merits of three different songs that all have the same name in a new feature called "Title Meatch" during Segment of the Week.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

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Legendary Roadie turned drifter, and band acquaintance, Red Dog stops by the studio to make amends with Spotting Waldo and share some of his famous stories of sex, drugs, and rock&roll. Jack has a new strategy for dealing with hecklers, Kyle attempts a witch hunt after finding leather bracelet in the studio, and Spike aspires to be a corporate spokesman. Also the band does their best musical impressions of some classic bands during Segment of the Week.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

For more Waldo visit: www.spottingwaldo.com

Spike returns from Iceland and delights the rest of the band with his exploits in the land of Vikings. Kyle is exhausted by Shawshank Redemption fans, and Jack works on a new impression. Also, band manager Brian stops by the studio to conduct a haphazard band meeting during Segment of the week.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

For more Waldo visit: www.spottingwaldo.com

Comedian and former Adam's Off Ox drummer, Scott James sits in with the band while Spike is out of town. The boys reminisce about their favorite now-defunct venues around the St. Louis area. Jack forgets his guitar and has to scramble, Kyle breaks out the power tools, and Scott ambles his way through the lightning round during Segment of the week.

(This is a re-release of the original podcast from 2018.)

For more Waldo visit: www.spottingwaldo.com