Richard Patrick was the touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails before founding the multi-platinum selling rock band Filter. With hits like Hey Man, Nice Shot" and "Take a Picture" Filter sold millions of albums and are about to release their 9th studio album.

What you will learn:

• How growing up in Cleveland affected Richard's outlook on music.
• How his move to Los Angeles opened up opportunities musically.
• The parallels between Richard's and his brother Robert Patrick's (Terminator, True Blood) careers in entertainment.
• What musical influences inspired Richard when he first entered the music scene.
• The physical and emotional toll of touring with Nine Inch Nails.
• Why Richard left Nine Inch Nails and started the band Filter.
• What sobriety has meant to his personal, professional, and creative life.
• How the music business has transformed from the late 80s/early 90s to today.
• The challenges rock musicians face today.
• What new bands he listens to and is inspired by, including electronic dance music performer REZZ.
• Why Trump sucks ass and needs to be impeached.

Additional resources:

• https://www.officialfilter.com
• @filter_richard_patrick on Instagram
• @officialfilter on Twitter
• https://www.facebook.com/Filter/