Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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Lipps Service with Scott Lipps episodes

April 22 Lou Gramm of Foreigner
Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner.
Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening for KISS, encounters with Aretha Franklin, and working with legendary producer Mutt Lange.
We also dive into classics like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the evolution of Foreigner’s sound, Lou’s current relationship with Mick Jones, and his thoughts on modern versions of legacy bands touring today.
Plus—Lou reflects on his new album Released, retirement, and the legacy he’s most proud of.
If you’re a fan of classic rock, songwriting, and real music industry stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.
00:00:55 – Where It All Started
00:09:40 – How Singing Began
00:11:45 – The Black Sheep Era
00:14:25 – Influence of Steve Marriott
00:17:50 – Early Capitol Records Deal
00:19:00 – Opening for KISS
00:28:30 – Getting Dropped by the Label
00:30:03 – The Call from Mick Jones / Joining Foreigner
00:35:35 – Early Songwriting Sessions
00:35:52 – Writing “Long, Long Way From Home”
00:36:33 – From Rejection to Millions
00:39:39 – Aretha Franklin Encounter
00:40:24 – Foreigner / Heart Story
00:42:36 – Mutt Lange & “Juke Box Hero”
00:44:48 – The Shift in Foreigner
00:47:49 – “I Want to Know What Love Is”
00:52:19 – The Power of Ballads
00:53:09 – Relationship with Mick Jones Today
00:53:40 – New Album Released
00:55:25 – Retirement
00:55:40 – What He’s Most Proud Of
01:01:14 – “Tribute Band” Debate
01:01:50 – Top 5: Best ‘70s Bands

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1 hr 11 min
April 22 Lou Gramm of Foreigner (video)
Legendary vocalist Lou Gramm joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, career-spanning conversation—from early struggles to global superstardom with Foreigner.
Lou opens up about his beginnings, the formation of Foreigner with Mick Jones, getting rejected by record labels, and ultimately creating some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. He shares stories about opening for KISS, encounters with Aretha Franklin, and working with legendary producer Mutt Lange.
We also dive into classics like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the evolution of Foreigner’s sound, Lou’s current relationship with Mick Jones, and his thoughts on modern versions of legacy bands touring today.
Plus—Lou reflects on his new album Released, retirement, and the legacy he’s most proud of.
If you’re a fan of classic rock, songwriting, and real music industry stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.
#LouGramm #Foreigner #ClassicRock #RockHistory #LippsService #MusicInterview #MickJones #IWantToKnowWhatLoveIs #RockLegends #BehindTheMusic #70sRock #80sRock

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1 hr 12 min
April 13 Ours/Jimmy Gnecco (Video)
Jimmy Gnecco of OURS joins SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep, emotional and unfiltered conversation.
From early influences like Run DMC and Michael Jackson, to discovering his signature multi-octave voice, Jimmy walks through the full journey — from forming OURS in the early 90s to landing a major deal with DreamWorks Records and releasing Distorted Lullabies.
He opens up about working with Rick Rubin, collaborating with Brian May for Spider-Man 2, and being considered for bands like Velvet Revolver, INXS, and Alice in Chains.
This episode dives into artistry, industry pressure, staying authentic, and what it really means to be a lifelong musician.
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1 hr 14 min
April 09 The Hellp (video)
The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera.

Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolved into something entirely their own.

They also break down the meaning behind Riviera, discuss the idea of “indie sleaze,” reflect on influences like Lou Reed, Oasis, and Blink-182, and share their Top 5 Nine Inch Nails songs.

From chaos to control, underground to global — this is The Hellp story in full.

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1 hr 12 min
April 09 The Hellp
The Hellp join SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for a deep dive into their journey — from early struggles and living out of a car, to building a cult following and releasing their sophomore album Riviera.
Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy open up about their origins, the intersection of fashion and music, being discovered through the LA creative scene, and how their sound has evolved into something entirely their own.
They also break down the meaning behind Riviera, discuss the idea of “indie sleaze,” reflect on influences like Lou Reed, Oasis, and Blink-182, and share their Top 5 Nine Inch Nails songs.
From chaos to control, underground to global — this is The Hellp story in full.
#TheHellp #Riviera #LippsService #SPINMagazine #IndieSleaze #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #AlternativeMusic #RockRevival #NineInchNails #FashionMeetsMusic #UndergroundMusic #LAArtists #PodcastClips #MusicInterview

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1 hr 11 min
April 02 honestav (Video)
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist Honest AV for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet.
Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail.
But everything changed when he found music.
From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — Honest AV built a following from the ground up. His breakout song “Overdose” connected deeply with fans, turning personal trauma into something that resonated around the world.
In this episode, Honest AV opens up about:
Growing up in Missouri and trying to escape
Family struggles and addiction
Losing his father, brother, and best friend
The moment everything changed with TikTok
The story behind “Overdose” and “Feel Something”
His musical influences and creative journey
His Top 5 artists of all time
This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of Lipps Service to date.
#HonestAV #LippsService #MusicPodcast #PodcastInterview #RisingArtist #FromNothing #RealStory #TikTokArtist #Overdose #hiphopinterview

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56 min
March 31 honestav
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist honestav for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet.
Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail.
But everything changed when he found music.
From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — honestav built a following from the ground up. His breakout song “Overdose” connected deeply with fans, turning personal trauma into something that resonated around the world.
In this episode, honestav opens up about:
Growing up in Missouri and trying to escape
Family struggles and addiction
Losing his father, brother, and best friend
The moment everything changed with TikTok
The story behind “Overdose” and “Feel Something”
His musical influences and creative journey
His Top 5 artists of all time
This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of Lipps Service to date.

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52 min
March 27 Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons returns!
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons, for a deep and personal conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty. Jay opens up about performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it felt like witnessing the end of an era from the stage. He reflects on legacy, evolution, and what it means to carry rock music forward. The conversation dives into the making of Weapons of Beauty, written in isolation in an underground Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb. Jay discusses the album’s stripped-down sound, themes of grief and vulnerability, and why this record couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. Jay also talks about his acting debut in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the future of Rival Sons, and his favorite singer-songwriters of all time. This is Jay Buchanan like you’ve never heard him before — raw, reflective, and completely unfiltered. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:44 Back to the Beginning 00:02:53 Ozzy, Sabbath & Final Show Reflections 00:10:10 Performing That Night 00:11:35 The New Record 00:17:13 Writing in a Mojave Desert Bunker 00:19:55 Lyrical Themes 00:21:30 Recording Process 00:26:48 Personal Side of the Album 00:29:43 Rival Sons Today 00:33:05 Weapons of Beauty Deep Dive 00:37:11 Springsteen Film Role 00:47:40 Nebraska Parallels 00:51:05 New Rival Sons Music 00:55:20 Top 5 Singer-Songwriters 1:03:51 What’s a Perfect Record?

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1 hr 15 min
March 27 Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons returns (video)
this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons for a deep and revealing conversation about his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty.
Jay reflects on performing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, and what it meant to witness the end of an era from the stage. From there, the conversation shifts into his most personal work yet — a stripped-down, acoustically driven record written in isolation in a Mojave Desert bunker and produced by Dave Cobb.
Jay opens up about the album’s themes of grief, vulnerability, and storytelling, the creative process behind Weapons of Beauty, and why this project couldn’t exist within Rival Sons. He also discusses getting the call to appear in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, the influence of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, new Rival Sons music, and his all-time favorite singer-songwriters.
A raw, introspective conversation with one of rock’s most powerful voices.
#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #rivalsons #rocknroll #solo #music

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7 min
March 26 Melissa Auf der Maur
On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with alternative rock icon Melissa Auf der Maur.
Best known for her time in Hole during the Live Through This era and later with The Smashing Pumpkins alongside Billy Corgan, Melissa takes us inside one of the most defining moments in music history — the 1990s alternative explosion.
Melissa opens up about playing on Courtney Love’s new record, the possibility of a Hole reunion, her decision to step away from music, and her life today in upstate New York. She reflects on growing up in Montreal, her first musical memories, and how she discovered her voice through bass and photography.
The conversation dives deep into her relationships with Courtney Love, Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, and Jeff Buckley, along with firsthand stories from the Nirvana era, the feminist movement in rock, and the raw energy of Hole’s early shows.
Melissa also discusses her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry, featuring never-before-seen photos and personal stories from inside the 90s alternative scene.
Plus — Top 5 Hole songs, Smashing Pumpkins songs, and bass players.
#hole #alternative #smashingpumpkins #courtneylove #90s #bass #melissaaufdermaur
0:00 Intro
1:17 Courtney Love’s New Record
3:39 Why the Book Now?
6:15 Hole Reunion?
7:24 Life Upstate / Stepping Away from Music
11:10 Growing Up in Montreal
13:52 First Musical Memory / First Record
15:00 Family Background
18:00 Finding the Bass
22:05 Billy Corgan & Courtney Love as Constants
23:00 Smashing Pumpkins Era
24:30 Joining Hole
26:57 First Hole Shows
28:00 Nirvana, Pumpkins & Feminism
34:34 Inside Hole’s Dynamic
36:45 Celebrity Skin / Patty Schemel
39:58 Joining The Smashing Pumpkins
42:49 Dave Grohl
45:03 Jeff Buckley
47:00 Hole Reunion (Again)
48:13 Top 5 Hole Songs
51:55 Top 5 Smashing Pumpkins Songs
53:20 Top 5 Bass Players
54:00 The Photo Book

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1 hr 6 min

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Music and fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop…