On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with sitcom legend and drummer John Stamos. The two longtime friends get into their shared experiences drumming for two of music’s biggest acts — John with The Beach Boys and Scott with Courtney Love. John dives into how he got the gig with the iconic surf rockers and the optimism of their timeless music. He also talks about meeting and befriending stars, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, and Taylor Hawkins. Most prominently known for his fan-favorite television roles, John reflects on his acting career and shows like Full House and E.R. He discusses what it’s like being a father and details some of the stories from his new memoir. To close the interview, John lists his top 5 underrated rock bands. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with the one and only — John Stamos!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @ScottLipps

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @Robby_hoff

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA

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01:00 - Welcoming John

02:15 - Being drummers

03:00 - Getting started with The Beach Boys

06:30 - Playing at the Washington Monument & meeting Jimmy Page at the Watergate Hotel

10:20 - Optimism of The Beach Boys music

11:50 - Growing up in Orange County

14:00 - Sammy Davis Jr. getting Stamos to perform music on TV for the first time

16:00 - Introducing parents to Frank Sinatra

17:11 - Relationship with Don Rickles

20:00 - Joining E.R.

22:30 - Full House

25:00 - Frequency of performances with The Beach Boys

29:20 - Bonding with son over drums

30:20 - Relationship with Taylor Hawkins

32:58 - Music video with The Offspring

34:00 - Onstage "pinch-me" moments

34:41 - John Fogerty

37:16 - Writing the memoir & DUI story & rehab

41:30 - Top 5 underrated rock bands

45:12 - Musicians on the internet

49:50 - Stick twirling & paradiddles