Sound Matters with Tom Leu

Sound Matters episode #082 features my conversation with legendary Cheap Trick drummer, Bun E. Carlos. Tom's had the good fortune to connect with drummer, Bun E. Carlos from the rock and roll hall of fame band, Cheap Trick multiple times through the years, beginning when I was in high school back in the mid 1980’s. Bun E. has played on several the greatest songs and albums in rock and roll history, and has successfully carved out a place for himself in the pantheon of the most original and identifiable drummers of all time. Bun E. has always been very gracious with his time, giving me drumsticks from his collection, as well as from other well-known drummers, to supporting my Musician’s Corner® book when it was released back in 2002, being a guest on my previous television show, to coming on the Sound Matters show currently. Bun E. is full of great stories and insights from his legendary career, and continues to play and create music to this day.

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"The Need to Lead"... We're all somebody, to someone, somewhere…
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talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide.

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I help kick your business or personal brand to the next level by sharing choice words on change to chuck the vices, devices, or distractions to get unstuck and out of ruts. Through my writings and stories from the world's of rock & roll and recovery, I shiFt the conversation by calling out careless and complacent communication, bad behavior, and poisonous pop culture psychology. Purpose: To grow and improve; to contribute more than you consume. Why-the-hell-not?

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Sound Matters episode 081 features Tom's conversation with King's X drummer, singer, and songwriter, Jerry Gaskill. As one of my favorite bands of all time, the criminally underrated, King’s X, getting the opportunity to speak with drummer Jerry Gaskill, was a big thrill for me. I have every album the band has released, and have seen them in concert and photographed them multiple times. I was able to delve into several subjects with Jerry including the band’s book, "King’s X: An Oral History," forthcoming King's X music, Jerry’s solo albums, songwriting vs. drumming, Jerry’s heart attacks, death, and perspectives on health today, and much more. I think Jerry enjoyed this in-depth conversation with me, I know I did, even if I did seemingly stump him a few times toward the end. You be the judge...

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The final episode of the "Recovery Collective" series features Terry "Double T" Turen, a longtime rock radio personality (and co-host of "Music Talk Tuesday") who shares his compelling story about navigating the alcohol fueled twists and turns of a lifelong music fan and professional broadcaster… and what it’s like today doing it all alcohol-free.

“Tom is very knowledgeable when it comes to recovery. He’s relatable because he’s lived it. When others are stubborn about the process of getting sober, Tom understands that everyone is different, so he’s open-minded to alternative methods. He has the passion to help people. I really enjoyed our conversation on Recovery Collective. Moments like that help me to keep my mind on the right path.” 

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Sound Matters episode #080 features Tom's conversation with Los Angeles based music photographer, Dustin Jack. Dustin’s worked with a who’s who in music including Motley Crue, Black Label Society, Sixx:AM, KISS, 5 Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Alter Bridge, Guns N Roses, No Doubt, The Beastie Boys, TESLA and many others. Dustin’s work has been published in numerous publications including Rolling Stone, Modern Drummer, and Vintage Guitar Magazine among others.

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Inside the Interview:
03:02 - Dustin's early exposure to Motley Crue & his beginnings as a musician himself...
06:01 - On the advantages of being a musician as well as a music photographer...
10:06 - Portrait photography vs. live music photography & the pain of missing shots...
14:10 - Dustin's beginnings in photography & the art of post-processing...
20:10 - On approaching the relationship development part of portrait photography...
22:19 - On connecting & working with Motley Crue in the studio for The Dirt...
28:05 - On shooting Nikki Sixx, the photographer himself...
30:53 - On working with Tommy Lee, Sixx A.M., & Motley...
34:22 - About the business side of music photography...
36:21 - On country music & the state of rock 'n roll today...
40:25 - Dustin's bucket list of artists to work with...
45:06 - On "getting access" in photography...
48:02 - Dustin's advice to himself coming up in the world...

"Definitely one of the easiest interviews I’ve done! Having a conversation with someone that understands the complexity of photography and working a live show opens the lanes we are able to explore. The fact that Tom is also a musician adds a different level of conversational awesomeness!!"

- Dustin Jack >> www.dustinjackphotography.com 

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"Black Gives Way to Blue"... What Alice in Chains can teach us about putting the 'black in back'...
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talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide.

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I help kick your business or personal brand to the next level by sharing choice words on change to chuck the vices, devices, or distractions to get unstuck and out of ruts. Through my writings and stories from the world's of rock & roll and recovery, I shiFt the conversation by calling out careless and complacent communication, bad behavior, and poisonous pop culture psychology. Purpose: To grow and improve; to contribute more than you consume. Why-the-hell-not?

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Sound Matters episode #079 features Tom's conversation with Phil Lewis from L.A. Guns, an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Lewis along with founding guitarist Tracii Guns, who were previously estranged and performed in separate versions of the band for several years, have reformed L.A. Guns, and are once again writing, recording and releasing new music together. I caught up with Phil Lewis to discuss the band’s latest album, The Devil You Know, as well as The Missing Peace from 2017, the reconciliation with Tracii Guns, some drama with past members, Phil’s former bandmate, Def Leppard’s Phil Collen, and more. Phil shared plenty of insights and more than a few stories in this conversation.

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Inside the Interview:
02:38 - About the differences with the new album, The Devil You Know...
05:58 - On the reconciliation with Tracii Guns...
06:58 - The songs on The Devil You Know, and the differences from "The Missing Peace"...
14:19 - On writing lyrics today, not repeating yourself, and recording vocals...
17:03 - On L.A. Guns' longevity...
17:46 - On the latest drama with former drummer, Steve Riley...
20:43 - Phil's journey to L.A. Guns and writing the first tunes...
23:28 - On Phil's relationship with former bandmate, Phil Collen...
24:27 - On Phil's short-lived job as a telephone psychic...
26:16 - Phil's advice to a young Phil Lewis coming up in the world...

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"Time Waits For No One"... 168 hrs/week, that's all you and I get. Use them wisely.
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talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide.

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I help kick your business or personal brand to the next level by sharing choice words on change to chuck the vices, devices, or distractions to get unstuck and out of ruts. Through my writings and stories from the world's of rock & roll and recovery, I shiFt the conversation by calling out careless and complacent communication, bad behavior, and poisonous pop culture psychology. Purpose: To grow and improve; to contribute more than you consume. Why-the-hell-not?

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Sound Matters episode #078 features Tom's conversation with Jeff Pilson from Foreigner, Dokken, & The End Machine. Jeff is an American musician and accomplished producer who is currently the bass guitarist for the rock and roll institution known as Foreigner. Pilson, along with guitarist George Lynch and drummer Mick Brown are probably best known as the classic line-up of the melodic hard rock band, Dokken. Jeff has also performed with Dio, and many other bands, and recently completed the debut, self-titled album for The End Machine along with Lynch, Brown, and Warrant vocalist Robert Mason. As an actor, Pilson played fictional heavy metal bassist Jörgen, in the 2001 film Rock Star. Jeff's energy and enthusiasm for music, decades on into his very successful career, is infectious and refreshing. And it was an absolute pleasure to speak with him.

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Inside the Interview:
02:56 - On how The End Machine came into existence...
04:40 - On the first song and video release for "Alive Today"...
06:22 - Is The End Machine a band or a project?
07:56 - On getting "deeper" with the music on The End Machine...
09:54 - About the song "Sleeping Voices" 
13:16 - About Robert Mason as a vocalist and performer...
14:24 - On working with Robert on The End Machine vs. producing Warrant...
16:51 - On the genesis and meaning of The End Machine name...
18:31 - On Jeff's upcoming project with Robin McCauley, Reb Beach, and Matt Starr...
21:03 - Jeff's take on the music business today...
21:56 - On Jeff's increasing role as a producer...
23:31 - What has Jeff learned from working with Mick Jones from Foreigner...
25:29 - What's on the horizon for Dokken?
27:21 - What advice would Jeff give a young Jeff Pilson coming up?

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Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. Here's Tom as a guest on 96.7 The Eagle with Terry "Double T" Turen talking about the Sound Matters Radio show.

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