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My guest today is Carla Harvey. She is not your average death care professional. Alongside her background in embalming and funeral directing she is an internationally acclaimed front woman in Heavy Metal, bringing a unique blend of expertise and passion to the world of death care.
After earning her Associate of Science in Mortuary Science and her Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Management, Carla embarked on a journey to redefine the way we approach death and grief. Recognizing the need for creative and non-traditional support, she became certified as a Grief Coach and a Bereavement Specialist.
In her 17 years of navigating the death industry, Carla has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of embracing mortality and facilitating grief.
Driven by her own experiences in both the funeral home and on stage, in 2016 Carla founded Good Grief, a bereavement center tailored to the unique needs of rockers and alternative communities worldwide. Through Good Grief, she provides a safe space for individuals to explore their grief, mental health in a supportive and understanding environment.
Carla Harvey is more than just a death care professional – she's a force for change in an industry that is ripe for evolution. Carla’s current role is Partner Success Manager for innovative death care company Parting Stone.
#partingstone #carlaharvey #butcherbabies #deathcare #deathcareprofessional #griefcounselor #funeralservice #funeralhome #cremation #greenburial #traditionalburial #casket #heavymetal #deathmetal #rockmusic
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After releasing a pair of early albums, he got married, and became a father, and while he eventually returned to the business he’d founded, he remained as dedicated as ever to his craft. In 2014, he recorded his third album, Two Truths and a Lie, which introduced him to Avatar Studios (a New York landmark previously known as The Power Station, where icons like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, David Bowie and Bob Dylan had recorded).
Upon learning the studio was under threat of being sold, Pete Muller decided to use his resources in partnership with the City of New York and the Berklee College of Music to save, renovate, and re-launch the space as a world-class recording and educational facility. He would go on to record his next two albums—2019’s Dissolve and 2022’s Spaces—there, launching a whole new chapter of his career that would find him sharing bills with artists like Joan Osborne, Jimmy Webb, Livingston Tayler, and Paul Thorn in addition to landing festival slots everywhere from Telluride to Montreux.
His newest album More Time, Pete Muller has harnessed this passion and infused it into his most striking and bold set of songs to date and the focus of our discussion today.
Ladies and gentlemen, Pete Muller’s newest album More Time was recorded in Memphis with producer/engineer
Matt Ross-Spang, the collaboration with Muller is apparent across the entire record. Together they crafted a collection of a looser, grittier slice of rock and soul without sacrificing the open-hearted, expansive nature of Pete’s songwriting. No less prominent is the all-star band assembled for the sessions, including celebrated bassist Dave Smith (Al Green, Wilson Pickett), famed Texas guitarist Will Sexton (Joe Ely, Roky Erickson), Memphis organist Rick Steff (Lucero, Cat Power), longtime Wilco drummer Ken Coomer, and a host of local legend horn players and background vocalists.
Pete Muller’s album More Time is exactly what it gives the listener. More time to enjoy the authentic vocals and sounds that come from real musicians bringing sheet music to life.
His collections of songs has something for everyone. If you rock, soul, blues, jazz, easy listening, then your ears will be filled with joy and put a smile on your face.
You find his new album More Time on Spotify so check it out.
#petemuller #morganstanley #powerstationstudio #rockandsoul #rockmusic #easylistening #brucespringsteen #paulsimon #davidbowie #duranduran #bobdylan #newalbum #newmusic #interview #talkshow
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Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer Buck Johnson. He is the keyboardist and backing vocalist for the legendary rock band Aerosmith, The Hollywood Vampires and The Joe Perry Project. He currently on tour with Ringo Starr.
As a versatile entertainer, Buck’s artistry encompasses American rock and roll with a unique soulful flare that comes from his gospel roots creating a sound and style of his own.
Buck releases his highly anticipated album Tongue and Groove. The album is a rock and roll experience with the soulful depth of a seasoned storyteller. Packed with blistering guitar riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that cut to the bone, Tongue and Groove is a fearless tribute to resilience, drawing its strength from the timeless concept of the “tongue and groove” woodworking joint—a symbol of enduring connection and strength against life's fiercest storms.
Ladies and gentlemen, Tongue and Groove is a collection of songs Buck had co-written with lifelong collaborators such as Charlie Midnight (James Brown, Joe Cocker, Joni Mitchell), and was self-produced by Buck.
The album showcases the roots-rock voice of Buck (“the tongue”) with his classic rock production (“the groove”).
Buck enlisted talented musicians and friends on the album, including guitarists Damon Johnson (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Brother Cane), Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow), Rob McNelley (Bob Seger), drummer Nick Buda (Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney), and bassist Ted Pecchio (Susan Tedeschi).
His new album, Tongue and Groove drops September 20th so be sure to get a copy. Head over to BuckJohnson.com for the new album and all his tour dates.
#buckjohnson #aerosmith #soloalbum #tongueandgroove #newmusic #ringostarr #rockmusic #popmusic #powerballad #toto #thebeatles #beatles #steventyler #joeperry #hollywoodvampires
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My guest today is Jeff Allen who has been a working comedian for five decades, and his work has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Comedy Central, and even on TBN and CBN.
He can be heard regularly on SiriusXM’s comedy channels, as well as Pandora and Spotify. His videos have surpassed 400 million views on Facebook, YouTube and other digital media. Many of you may have seen him perform at some of the Gaither’s Praise Gatherings too.
With his new book and his tour ARE WE THERE YET?, Jeff Allen drives home the humor of everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children, the bliss of the empty nest, and the joys of being a grandparent.
Ladies and gentlemen, for years, one of the funniest men in America was crying on the inside, Jeff Allen was a comedian with the lead role in a tragedy.
Jeff fell into substance abuse at an early age, and his problems didn’t magically go away when he got married. In fact, with the arrival of two children, they intensified. The sense that his life was meaningless made his family life as dark and biting as his comedy.
But in his darkest moment, an unlikely encounter with the gloomiest book of the Bible set him on the path to salvation. The line of Ecclesiastes, “Meaningless, meaningless, all in life is meaningless” - resonated with him.
So he kept reading, and soon found that Jesus wasn’t a religion, but He was Savior who loved him right where he was at. And many times that’s at the bottom so the only direction you can look is up.
If you have struggled to find meaning in your life, this book is for you.
With his trademark humor and unflinching honesty, Jeff will point you to the only One who can answer the question, “Are we there yet?”
So I end with one of the most famous prayers ever written.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
#comedy #faith #inspiration #newbook #comedytour #substanceabuse #marriage #lifelessons #humor #comedian
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My guest today is Nashville recording artist and country singer/songwriter Whey Jennings.
His newest full length album Jekyll & Hyde shows all sides of Whey Jennings. There’s upbeat rockers like “10 Day Run” and “Hotter in Texas”. While “Sleeves” and “One Folded” will make you think and possibly even cry and he brings light to some heartfelt topics.
Let’s welcome the man who is redefining outlaw country on his own terms, Nashville recording artist and country singer/songwriter Whey Jennings! #nashville #countryartist #countrymusic #jekyllandhyde #music #newsongs #newalbum #recordingartist #nashvillesongwriter
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Hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen, because Nashville country soul recording artist Brei Carter is back today and is set to electrify your ears with her new upcoming 7-song EP, A Brei Of Fresh Air, due out in October across all major digital music streaming platforms.
Dive into the irresistible groove of one of my favorite tracks, "Sun Still Shining,” where the feel-good, infectious countrypolitan vibe will remind you that no matter the storm, your sun never stops shining.
Then, get ready to strut your stuff to the bold and daring anthem "Cake And Eat It Too”, a track that screams liberation and pure, unfiltered sass that was inspired by her spirited Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sisters and women around the world.
Let’s welcome back, Nashville country soul recording artist Brei Carter and her new upcoming EP to the show!
#breicarter #countrymusic #countrysoul #soulmusic #beyonce #taylorswift #music #newmusic #newrelease #countryradio #whiskeyjam
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Eduard Shyfrin, who was classically trained on piano before becoming an award-winning mathematician, physicist, and businessman.
But Eduard’s passion for music never left him, and his musicianship and profound life experience have now led to his debut album, Shyfrin Alliance. This intoxicating mix of rock, blues and romantic balladry brims with messages of unconditional love and anti-war – and the effortlessly rich voice of this singular talent.
"Whiskey Blues" is a modern blues-rock classic featuring a thrilling blend of Hammond organ, gospel-blues chorus, blues guitar licks, and Eduard's distinctive bass voice. His style is reminiscent of blues legends such as Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the song has already garnered positive reviews from music critics.
#eduardshyfrin #shyfrinalliance #bluesmusic #classicallytrained #pianist #rockmusic #ballads #unconditionallove #bluesrock #muddywaters #stevierayvaughan #music
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The legendary songwriter and producer David Malloy. He was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and credited with creating the cross-over influenced sound of country music that designed the genre in the 80s and 90s. He has 41 #1 hit songs and multiple Grammy nominations.
David Malloy has produced artists like Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, Rosanne Cash, and more. In the latest chapter of his life, David releases Mirror, a musical autobiography collection of 14 self-penned songs reflecting on his life's highs and lows.
Co-produced with Paul Childers, the album delves into life lessons of joy, pain, and loss, with "Mason's Wallet." Inspired by Luke Bryan's documentary, David found the closure needed to write about his son Mason, resulting in a raw and emotional journey through grief and healing.
With the release of Mirror in 2024, listeners are invited to connect soul-to-soul with the exceptional man behind the music.
#songwriter #musicproducer #eddierabbitt #mirror #newalbum #popmusic #rockmusic #countrymusic #dollyparton #reba #lukebryan #kennyrogers #songwritershalloffame #music #mixing
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National recording artist Ashley Wineland. She is the epitome of country music and brings a breath of fresh air with her electrifying single, CRANK IT UP written by Steven McEwan, Marti Frederiksen, and Carrie Underwood.
Ashley emerged on the scene as a powerhouse, garnering audiences with her storytelling lyrics that cut to the core of the country music genre’s essence, reflecting her passion and lifestyle of riding horses and dirt bikes.
Throughout her journey, Ashley has used her platform to become not only a respected musician, but a voice for change in the industry. Realizing that her music could raise awareness for causes close to her heart, including supporting veterans and animal rights.
Let’s welcome the next superstar in country music, the young lady who knows how to crank it up, Ashley Wineland to the show!
#countrymusic #recordingartist #motorcycles #newsingle #newalbum #countryradio #countryrock #southernrock #music
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Writer/producer Rebekah Weigel began her career in the field of psychology, which informed her eventual work in the entertainment industry.
With a strong sense of story, strategy, and ability to rally, she writes and produces with her husband, Joshua, bringing powerful and spiritually significant stories to the screen.
Her work includes the critically acclaimed short film, The Butterfly Circus, which became a viral phenomenon, impacting countless lives around the world and winning over 35 film festival awards, including the esteemed Clint Eastwood Filmmaker Award, presented by Clint Eastwood at the Carmel Film Festival.
Rebekah is also a foster/adoptive parent, and has become a fierce advocate for the reversal of the foster crisis in America. This work led to her to co-write, SOUND OF HOPE: The True Story of Possum Trot. An independent feature film aimed at ending the foster crisis.
#possumtrot #soundofhope #angelstudios #rebekahweigel #writer #producer #film #cinema #fostercare #fosterkids #adoption #filmmaker #filmmaking #lovestory #clinteastwood
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Grammy Winner Renee Fleming has been called the most beautiful soprano voice in the world.
She is one of the most highly acclaimed singers of our time. Honored with five Grammy awards and the US National Medal of Arts. In 2014 she became the first classical artist ever to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.
And in 2023, Renee Fleming became a Kennedy Center Honoree along with Sir Barry Gibb, Billy Crystal, and Dionne Warwick to name a few.
In recent years, Renée has become a leading advocate for research at the intersection of arts, health, and neuroscience. As Artistic Advisor to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, she launched the first ongoing collaboration between America’s national cultural center and the National Institutes of Health.
In the new book, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, she curates a collection of essays from leading scientists, artists, and healthcare providers about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on our health and the human experience.
#soprano #grammys #grammywinner #opera #musicandmind #healthandwellness #alzheimers #multiplesclerosis #parkinsons #painrelief #musictherapy #lewybodydementia #kennedycenterhonors #NIH #healthcare #science #scientists #artists
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Jake Thompson, Leadership Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, Published Author, and who has been featured in Forbes Magazine & directly impacted over 80,000 people to date.
His programs help ambitious leaders boost their performance and create better personal and professional skills to help teams gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. His new book Lead Better Now: A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence As a Leader is a must read book to help all of us to understand leadership and give us the tools to gain insight, confidence and courage to go from follower to leader or employee to boss.
Ladies and gentlemen, one of the biggest challenges in today is the promotion of talented individuals to leadership positions without the proper training to succeed in this new role. 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months of their promotion.
Jake Thompson’s book, Lead Better NOW, A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence as a Leader. Discover practical insights and strategies you can implement today to reshape your leadership experience and start driving the positive change you want to see in your team, department, and organization.
And if you an employee, but you want to move up the ladder, take the step of faith and start acting like a leader with the help of Jake Thompson’s book, LEAD BETTER NOW, A Practical Guide to Increase You Influence as a Leader.
#leadbetternow #leadership #careertips #careerhelp #leading #leadershipgoals #leadershiptips #careerstrategies #strategy #influence #influencer #careergoals
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TG Sheppard and his wife Kelly Lang talk about their new duet album, Chemistry.
TG Sheppard has always had a steadfast dedication to entertainment, and has made him one of the most popular live performers in country music for the last 40 years.
With 21 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are packed full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” “Party Time” and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.”
Kelly Lang is a singer/songwriter and grew up in country music. As a songwriter, Kelly has a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and her husband TG Sheppard, just to name a few.
Let’s welcome one of the most popular guests on my show and what I call a superstar country music couple that knows how to make the world go around, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang!
#countrymusic #duets #TGSheppard #KellyLang #Chemistry #music #countrymusicradio #countryradio #popmusic #lovesongs
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After 35 years, McBride & the Ride is still one of the most beloved country music groups.
Their first three albums — Burnin' Up the Road, the gold-certified Sacred Ground, and Hurry Sundown, released in 1991, 1992, and 1993 are still full of timeless country music.
These albums also produced several hits on the Billboard country charts, including the Top 5 hits
Sacred Ground, Going Out of My Mind, Just One Night, and Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run.
Terry McBride has had quite a fruitful career, writing major hits for Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Cody Johnson and others. He toured with Brooks & Dunn through most of their biggest years playing bass and writing songs.
Ray Herndon has been Lyle Lovett’s lead guitarist since 1985 and has had songs cut by Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood, Linda Davis and more.
Billy Thomas moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 1987 and immediately started working with Vince Gill along with many other country stars (Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Steve Wariner & Earl Scruggs). He’s been Vince’s drummer on the road and in the studio ever since, adding background vocals to his many hits.
But I’m very excited and I’m trying to keep from Going Out of My Mind, so let’s welcome the smoothest harmonies in country and celebrating their 35th anniversary, the one and the only McBride and the Ride to the show!
#mcbrideandtheride #sacredground #amarillo #countrymusic #countrymusicradio #countryradio #newmusic #newalbum #newrelease #music #guitar #bassguitar #drums #musictrio
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Melissa Huray has dedicated the last two decades to helping people with addictions find freedom.
Radically delivered by the Lord Jesus 20 years ago, she is a masters level addiction counselor with degrees in communications and exercise physiology. Her many writings have appeared in local magazines, Steve Bannon’s War Room forum, and in Charisma Media publications. She is also the executive director for the Lindell Recovery Network.
Prior to entering the field of addiction recovery, Melissa was an on-air radio personality and Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor.
But at the time, she was a television news reporter by day, blackout drunk by night – no one suspected that capable and competent Melissa Huray needed alcohol to survive. In spite of her public persona, the squeaky clean girl from small-town Minnesota spent years carousing seedy bars – shockingly drunk with no hope of remembering anything the next day.
With surprising candor and raw emotion, her new book, Blackout to Blessing – How the Perfect Love of Jesus Saved Me From the Highway to Hell invites the reader into Melissa’s journey through childhood dysfunction, the fleeting relief of alcohol and empty relationships, and the dreadful daily grind familiar to the functional addict.
#alcoholism #addiction #addictionawareness #counseling #faith #jesus #inspiration #motivational #melissahuray #highwaytohell #blackout
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My guest today is Dr. Ming Wang, who attended both Harvard Medical School and MIT. Today he is a world-class eye surgeon, celebrated phil-an-thro-pist, and community activist.
He is the founding director of the internationally known Wang Vision Institute in Nashville, TN, which provides free-of-charge sight restoration surgeries for patients who otherwise would never have the opportunity to receive them.
To date, Dr. Wang has performed more than 55,000 eye procedures in over 55 countries worldwide. He is also the co-founder of the Common Ground Network based in Nashville, TN.
We are here to talk about the new movie, SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, follows the inspiring true story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan who was blinded by her step mother, he must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.
#eyesurgeon #drmingwang #thesightmovie #sightmovie #eyecare #visioncare #cataracts #eyesight #film #movie #cinema #wangvisioninstitute #amnioticcontactlens #health #wellness
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Rick Caballo, a true Renaissance man, excelling in various creative fields including music, art, photography, design and fashion. His diverse skill set and boundless creativity make him a sought-after figure in the industry.
Rick’s musical journey has taken him across the world and beyond his musical talent, he is a talented visual artist renowned for his rock star portraits, such as Steven Tyler, Keith Richards, Willie Nelson and Bono.
Design USA Magazine awarded Rick with two awards when he was named one of 2018’s People to Watch and earned the magazine’s award for the best brand identity-logo that he created for Steven Tyler’s solo brand, Loving Mary.
In 2015, Rick and his partner Melissa Core launched Dead Horse Branding, a comprehensive creative management company. Combining Rick's artistic direction with Melissa's marketing prowess, Dead Horse Branding offers a range of services, from graphic design to brand management.
Rick's art direction played a pivotal role in the creation of the award-winning coffee table book, "Elvis: Strait to Jesus," for legendary music producer Tony Brown. His involvement in documenting the history of modern country music showcases his ability to transcend traditional boundaries and create impactful projects.
#branding #brandawareness #brandstrategy #brandambassador #photography #artdesign #artdirector #visualarts #publicrelations #music #steventyler #aerosmith #marketing #marketingstrategy
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Some have called him an R&B version of George Jones, while others have called him a Country Otis Redding.
Whichever description you feel fits him best, there is no doubting that fact that when you hear the music of T. Graham Brown, you are hearing something that is very special.
With over 15 studio albums under his belt, T. Graham Brown has charted more than 35 singles on Billboard, Cash Box and Gospel charts since 1986. You know his hit songs, “I Tell It Like It Used to Be,” “Hell and High Water,” “Wine Into Water,” and “Darlene.”
He also hosts LIVE WIRE with T. Graham Brown, airing monthly on SiriusXM Prime Country Channel 58.
He has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage over 300 times and just recently he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Vince Gill.
He has a new album From Memphis to Muscle Shoals debuting in August, a series of duets with some of the biggest names in music, Dwight Yoakam, Sam Moore, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wyonna and Zach Williams to name a few.
#countrymusic #countrymusicradio #countryradio #memphis #muscleshoals #memphistomuscleshoals #newalbum #duets #newmusic #newrelease #tgrahambrown
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Author Joel Selvin, a San Francisco Chronicle pop music critic for thirty-six years, is author of more than twenty books about pop music, including the definitive account of the Rolling Stones free concert at Altamont and the biography of songwriter Bert Berns that paved his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the No. 1 New York Times best-seller, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock with Sammy Hagar.
Ladies and gentlemen, the subject of Joel Selvin’s latest book was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and got his start as a professional drummer touring with the Everly Brothers in the mid-1960s.
Jim Gordon’s penchant for creative and astonishingly accurate musicianship earned him regular session work, joining the community retroactively referred to as The Wrecking Crew.
His supernatural intuition and perfect sense of time can be heard on more than 30 Top 10 singles including several #1 hits, such as the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” and “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher (he also supplied the literal beat for “The Beat Goes On” by the latter).
He has been immortalized on albums by George Harrison, John Lennon and the Byrds, among dozens of other household name music acts.
Gordon was notably the drummer for Derek and the Dominos and provided the piano coda for their evergreen anthem “Layla.”
Joel Selvin details how Gordon didn’t merely keep time, but he was also instrumental in shaping compositions; whether it was his Latin-influenced rhythms on “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” by Steely Dan or his monumental drum break on the Incredible Bongo Band’s “Apache” (a staple of hip-hop from the genre’s inception, having been sampled on over 750 other records), he wasn’t just a player on hits, he made them hits.
If you love music history, then Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon is a must read. Joel Selvin’s power of the pen makes live every page of Jim Gordon’s life and you learn in the midst of brilliant musicianship, the darkness of mental health issues like paranoid schizophrenia.
#mentalhealth #mentalillness #schizophrenia #drummer #rockmusic #popmusic #ericclapton #georgeharrison #lindaronstadt #carlysimon #sonnyandcher #cher #beachboys #jamesbrown #jacksonbrowne #boneshowe #mikepost #musicrecording #popmusic
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In his commercial photography career, David photographed The Eagles’ Hotel California album cover, the Blues Brothers’ album covers and movie poster, and The Terminator movie poster.
Some of the artists for whom he photographed album covers are Aretha Franklin, Linda Rondstadt, James Taylor, James Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Ringo Starr, Tina Turner, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Doobie Brothers, The Steve Miller Band, and The Allman Brothers. How’s that for a star-studded line up?
He also photographed movie posters for Bill Murray’s Stripes, Richard Pryor Live on Sunset Strip, 9 To 5 with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, Fletch, and others.
David has a new book of photographs called Pictures of Time. This beautiful book looks at the connections, commonalities, similarities, and reflections of people, nature, and the living things around us, which is a major part of our discussion today.
#photography #photographer #photographytips #photograph #albumcovers #movieposters #cinema #rockmusic #popmusic #camera #nikon #canon #newbook #rodstewart #jamestaylor #theeagles #hotelcalifornia #tompetty #stevemillerband #theterminator #robinwilliams #richardpryor #chevychase #dollyparton #rockmusic #popmusic #lynyrdskynyrd #streetsurvivor
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