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EP 151 - Joe Principe (Rise Against)
Joe Principe of Rise Against reflects on more than two decades with one of punk rock's most influential bands. From the origins of Rise Against and the making of Ricochet to balancing family life, activism, and a lifelong commitment to authenticity, Joe shares the experiences and values that have shaped both his music and career. He also discusses his bass influences, touring rig, and the role of the bass in driving the band's unmistakable sound.
EP 150 - Adam Russell (Story of the Year)
Adam Russell of Story of the Year on A.R.S.O.N., the band’s 25-year evolution, and how returning to their roots while focusing on personal themes shapes his role on bass in a high-energy live band.
EP 148 - Ed Breckenridge (Thrice)
Thrice bassist Ed Breckenridge joins Ryan Roberts to discuss coming to the bass during the band’s early days, the influences that shaped his approach to tone and feel, and how Thrice continues evolving creatively on their twelfth album Horizons West.
EP 140 - Chris Hornung (Double Bassist / Educator / Zimmerman Publications)
Ryan Roberts talks with bassist and educator Chris Hornung about rock’s roots in blues, country, and Tin Pan Alley, its cultural impact on youth, and how industry shifts, MTV, and key artists shaped the genre’s enduring legacy.
EP 139 - Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, WhiteSnake, DIO)
Legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo reflects on his Cuban roots, discovering American music after seeing The Beatles, joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band, life on tour with Quiet Riot, and the unifying power of rock.
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