Chuck Shute Podcast

Ann Wilson is the lead singer and songwriter for the legendary band Heart, and also a successful solo artist.  In this episode we discuss her connections with Michael J. Fox & Jerry Cantrell, her thoughts on Dolly Parton declining an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, songwriting, women in rock, covering Sixx AM, her new album Fierce Bliss and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Things in Common 
01:40 - Seattle Restaurants 
02:51 - Heart Early Days & Struggle 
04:15 - Playing High School Dances & Michael J. Fox 
06:38 - Young Musicians Careers 
08:17 - Crazy On You & Songwriting 
10:40 - Success in the 70's & Fans 
13:00 - Heart in the 80s 
14:45 - Jerry Cantrell & Alice In Chains 
16:55 - Dolly Parton in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 
18:01 - Songwriting in Notebooks 
18:49 - Fierce Bliss & Kenny Wayne Shepherd 
20:04 - Moment in Heaven & Women in Rock 
24:10 - Black Wing Song & Catharsis 
25:32 - Fightin' Fer Life & Ann's Husband 
27:58 - Dinner with Nancy & Cameron 
28:40 - Staying Grounded 
30:05 - Cover of "Permission" by Sixx AM 
31:40 - Planned Parenthood  

Ann Wilson website:
https://annwilson.com

Planned Parenthood website:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Acey Slade has played with Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett and others. He also has his own coffee company, CatFight Coffee. In this episode we discuss his path to success with music, appearing on Dawson’s Creek, his relationship with fans and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Journeyman/Vagaond/Hired Gun
02:07 - Dope
05:20 -Growing Up in the Country
07:22 - Early Days & Creating Luck
08:45 - Working For a Shady Company
13:15 - Murderdolls
14:46 - Dawson's Creek & Katie Holmes
16:43 - Big Day Out Festival & Instigating
18:25 - Guns N Roses & Frank Ferrer
20:15 - New York Music Scene
22:05 - Break From Music & Joan Jett Phone Call
26:51 - Amen & Tour with Brides of Destruction
29:50 - Hired Gun Vs Project
31:47 - Catfight Coffee Company
35:20 - Extra on Russian Doll TV Show
37:12 - Relationships with Fans
39:09 - Censorship & Police
45:22 - Horror Movies
48:35 - GoFundMe for Roger
50:01 - Promotions & Future Episode
52:10 - Outro

Acey Slade website:
https://aceyslade.org/

Go Fund Me for Roger:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-roger-segal?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2Y6srtasvK5lUlhlepK4mkkPWmkojNX7SBz_5APobJafLtHCMneg1dSNI

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com/

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Steve Grimmett is the frontman for Grim Reaper (Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper)- a British heavy metal band from the new wave of British heavy metal era.  The band had 3 classic albums in the 80s and the title tracks were all featured on MTV.  In this episode we discuss working with legendary producer Max Norman, appearing on Beavis & Butthead, celebrity meetings, touring and the new live album “Reaping the Whirlwhind.” 

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Upcoming Tour
02:24 - Reaping the Whirlwind 
04:46 - First Three Albums Re-Issued
07:21 - Working with Producer Max Norman
10:35 - The "Rock You To Hell" Album 
12:23 - Song "Lust For Freedom" in a Movie
14:13 - Beavis & Butthead
16:10 - Hindsight
17:25 - Touring in the States & Costs
20:20 - Playing the Songs
21:07 - Catchy Heavy Metal
22:10 - Elton John Influence & Covers
24:07 - Side Projects & Lionheart
28:07 - Cradle of Filth & Tim "Ripper" Owens
29:55 - Other Metal Celebrities
31:04 - Cruises & Festivals & Small Towns
35:25 - Help for Heroes
36:09 - Outro

Grim Reaper website:
https://grimreaperofficial.co.uk

Help for Heroes website:
https://helpforheroes.com

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com/

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Reed Diamond is an actor who is known for his roles on Homicide: Life on the Street as well as 24.  He has also appeared in the films Moneyball and Good Night Night, and Good Luck.  In this episode we discuss working his life and career as an actor, working with Brad Pitt & George Clooney, playing bad guys & cops and his upcoming roles on Better Call Saul and Gaslit. This was a really fun conversation for anyone who loves movies and TV, and educational for anyone wanting an acting career.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:48 - Working from Home
0:02:45 - Dad's TV Studio in the 70s
0:07:25 - New York in the 70s & Musicals
0:11:38 - Early Influential Film & Music
0:18:50 - Choosing Acting Over Music
0:25:00 - Early Acting Career
0:27:30 - The Life of an Actor
0:33:25 - Playing Bad Guys
0:37:38 - Playing a Cop
0:44:25 - Playing Mark Shapiro in "Moneyball"
0:49:14 - Preparing for Roles Versus Improv
0:54:25 - Playing Deep Throat in "Gaslit"
0:59:07 - Improvising Versus Making It Look Improvised
1:03:00 - Woking on "Better Call Saul"
1:05:01 - Working Past Adversity & Struggle
1:09:55 - Roles That Aren't Right
1:13:30 - Agents of Shield & Starfury
1:15:35 - Journeyman & Homicide
1:19:07 - Wayward Pines
1:20:50 - Great Actors Have Great Stories
1:23:30 - Paul Newman & George Clooney
1:26:50 - Charles Durning & Insecurity
1:28:40 - Difficult People to Work With
1:35:05 - Charities
1:38:15 - Outro

Reed Diamond twitter:
https://twitter.com/reeddiamond

Jhpiego website: 
https://www.jhpiego.org/

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Jimmy Gnecco is the singer/songwriter for the band Ours. They are currently on tour supporting their latest self-titled album. In this episode we discuss the new album, his feelings about being a musician, tours with Mark Lanegan & Lana Del Rey, almost joining Velvet Revolver & Stone Temple Pilots and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:58 - New Tour & Album 
0:02:30 - Three Sections to the Album 
0:05:05 - "Don't Lose Yourself" 
0:10:00 - "Walking On Sunshine" & Depth of Album 
0:13:44 - More On The Three Parts of the Album 
0:15:20 - The Song "Echo" & Songwriting 
0:20:28 - Music Affecting Others & Staying Humble 
0:22:10 - Vocal Range & Voice Lessons 
0:26:52 - The Viper Room 
0:30:57 - Johnny Depp 
0:34:02 - Touring with A-Ha 
0:35:45 - Touring with Lana Del Rey 
0:38:11 - Mark Lanegan 
0:41:08 - Ian Astbury of The Cult 
0:42:03 - Jakob Dylan & Richard Patrick 
0:42:33 - Opening Bands on Current Tour 
0:43:50 - Trixter & Roadie During Undercovers 
0:45:55 - Music as Purpose & Validation 
0:50:28 - Working with Boz Boorer, Robert DeLeo & Others 
0:51:35 - Stone Temple Pilots 
0:52:18 - Chester Bennington Asks Jimmy To Replace Him 
0:54:10 - Working with Velvet Revolver 
0:58:05 - Working With Stone Temple Pilots 
1:08:15 - Jimmy's Supergroup 
1:09:35 - St. Jude's Children's Hospital 
1:12:50 - Outro 

Ours band website:
https://www.ours.net

St. Jude's Children's Hospital website:
https://www.stjude.org

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Lawrence Gowan is the singer and keyboard player for Styx. He also has a very successful solo career  in Canada.  Styx will be on tour this summer with Loverboy & REO Speedwagon.  We discuss that as well as their Vegas residency shows with Ann Wilson & Don Felder, the latest Styx album and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Band Zoom Meetings 
02:07 - Todd Sucherman Drummer 
03:25 - Vegas with Ann Wilson & Don Felder 
05:46 - REO Speedwagon & Loverboy Tour 
06:35 - Arizona & Best Cities to Play 
10:51 - Crash of the Crown   
13:05 - Styx Set Lists 
16:30 - Chuck Shute Loses His Styx Virginity 
17:45 - Lawrence's Solo Career 
22:50 - Rock to Rescue 
25:44 - Outro 

Gowan website:
https://gowan.bombplates.com

Styx website:
https://styxworld.com

Rock to Rescue website:
https://rocktotherescue.net

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Lee Ving is the frontman for the hardcore punk band FEAR.  He also has had many acting roles, appearing in the films Flashdance, Clue and others.  In this episode we discuss the early punk scene, his friendship with John Belushi, FEAR's legendary SNL performance, hanging with Mick Jagger, new music from FEAR and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Yale & Vietnam War
02:53 - Early Music Career 
04:10 - Punk Rock Beginnings  
05:01 - Starting Fear & L.A. Punk Scene 
07:24 - John Belushi & SNL 
11:30 - Early Punk Shows & Rock Beats 
13:05 - Equal Opportunity Offenders 
16:20 - Hanging with John Belushi & Mick Jagger 
19:45 - Black Flag, Circle Jerks & Other Bands 
20:40 - Vans Warped Tour & Pop Punk 
22:40 - Acting Career 
24:07 - Get Crazy & Flashdance Films 
27:10 - Working with Tommy Lee Jones 
28:20 - Crispin Glover on Fast Sofa 
30:03 - Fear The Record Reissue & New Album 
32:40 - Charities & Cause 

Fear website:
https://fearleeving.com

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

Wounded Warrior Project website:
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

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Michael Thomas is the guitarist with Adler's Appetite and has also played with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, Saliva, Tuff and others.  In this episode we talk about his new solo music plus working with D.J. Ashba, playing live with 3/5 of Guns 'n Roses, how he gets his six pack abs and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Locations 
01:48 - Fly In For Shows
03:25 - Other Work & Tech Stuff 
05:29 - New Song "What's On Your Mind" 
09:04 - Writing Songs with Steven Adler 
11:30 - Engines of Aggression 
13:00 - Bang Tango & Beautiful Creatures 
14:50 - Faster Pussycat 
15:27 - Working with D.J. Ashba 
20:55 - Brand New Machine & Opening for GnR 
22:45 - Adler's Appetite Playing Vegas 
23:35 - Todd Kerns 
24:45 - Playing Slash's Parts & Bass Parts 
28:24 - Adler's Appetite Singer 
29:44 - Izzy Stradlin, Duff & Steven & GnR
36:55 - Adler's Appetite Future Plans 
40:05 - Sobriety & Health
46:20 - Future Plans with Music 
48:20 - Rescue For Animals 
50:10 - Outro

Michael Thomas website:
https://michaelthomas19.com

Paws in the City website:
https://pawsinthecity.org

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Jim Peterik is a guitarist, singer and songwriter.  He started his career fronting "Ides of March" and wrote the #2 hit song "Vehicle."  He also co-wrote many songs with .38 Special including "Hold On Loosely" & "Caught Up In You" as well as the song "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar.  And of course he was formerly in  Survivor and wrote or co-wrote all their hits including the #1 hit smash "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3.  In this episode we discuss writing with Brian Wilson, Sammy Hagar & Tom Keifer, songwriting tips, producer style and more! 

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Jim Peterik & The World Stage 
02:52 - How Write Great Songs
03:35 - Writing "Hold On Loosely" by .38 Special 
04:45 - Using a Rhyming Dictionary & Songwriting Inspiration 
07:10 - Sammy Hagar 
08:11 - Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys 
10:10 - Dennis DeYoung (Formerly of Styx) & Proof of Heaven 
11:55 - Tom Keifer (Formerly of Cinderella) 
13:34 - Funniest Musician Jim Knows  
15:09 - Ron Nevison & Producer Style 
18:55 - Live Shows & Singing 
20:10 - Hired Guns & Liberty DeVito & Songwriting Credits 
23:02 - Vehicle for Education Charity 

Jim Peterik website:
https://jimpeterik.com

Vehicle for Education website:
https://theidesofmarch.com/a-vehicle-for-education/

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Ted Nugent is a rock legend who has sold millions of records on the strength of such classic anthems as “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever.”  He has a new album coming out called “Detroit Muscle.” In this episode he highlights some of the charity work he does, tells a great story of hanging with Keith Richards at Studio 54, plays riffs on his guitar, shoots his bow & arrow and more! Some of the most fun I’ve had doing this show! 

00:00 - Intro
01:02 - "Mother Theresa with a Glock" 
14:27 - "I Will Never Get Drunk Again" 
18:05 - "No One Comes Close to Little Richard"
19:10 - "I Had Too Many Guns" 
22:45 - "I Don't Write Songs, I Ejaculate Them" 
28:53 - "I Think You Learn More From Dirtbags Than You Do Geniuses" 
30:53 - "Ballet of the Middle Finger Army" 
32:26 - "He's Farm Aid, I'm the Farm-er" 
33:34 - "What the Fuck Does Snakeskin Cowboy Have to do w/ Homosexuality?" 
36:30 - "It Was an Outtake from Scarface, No One Could Form a Syllable"
41:01 - "That's Like God & Satan on a Date" 
52:16 - "If You Deliver the Goods, They'll Last Forever" 

Ted Nugent website:
https://www.tednugent.com

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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