Garza Podcast

112 - DAVID ELLEFSON & JEFF YOUNG: Megadeth Days, Kings of Thrash & Mixing 80s Records

01.08.2024 - By Chris GarzaPlay

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Garza sits down in-person with David Ellefson & Jeff Young. Catch them on tour playing Megadeth classics with KINGS OF THRASH. https://www.kingsofthrash.com

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Stolen Gear Scare

02:26 - Breaking In Your Guitars & Amps

04:14 - Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple & Creating “Moments” on Stage

09:40 - Kiss, Pink Floyd & Pyro

12:15 - David Growing Up in Minnesota, Starting to Play Bass

17:35 - Jeff’s Techniques

19:12 - Jeff Moving to Hollywood to Attend Musician’s Institute & Pursue Music

24:25 - Van Halen & Michael Anthony

27:20 - Mixing Records in the 80s

34:00 - Jeff Getting Hired by Dave Mustaine, Joining Megadeth, Jamming with Yngwie Malmsteen

39:50 - Jeff’s Guitar Institute Experience

41:27 - Analog vs Digital

47:14 - Megadeth Touring with Iron Maiden, Going to Japan

52:22 - Art, Music, Humanity & Commercialization

56:17 - So Far, So Good… So What! (1988) Writing, Recording & Editing Process

1:07:16 - What It’s Like Being in a Band with Dave Mustaine

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