Lucy Walsh, daughter of Joe Walsh from The Eagles, talks about her upcoming book 'Remember Me As Human' inspired by her grandparents' WWII love letters. She shares insights into her family's lineage, her acting career, and her experiences touring with Maroon 5. The podcast discusses the impact of family on her career decisions, the challenges in the music industry, and the importance of preserving authentic connections beyond social media.
Lucy Walsh's book 'Remember Me As Human' delves into her family's WWII love letters and the complexities of her familial relationships intertwined with The Eagles' success.
Lucy Walsh emphasizes the significance of authenticity, hard work, and self-discovery in navigating the challenges and privileges of being a celebrity offspring.
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Lucy Walsh's Journey and Book
Lucy Walsh, daughter of Joe Walsh from the Eagles, shares her journey as a classically trained pianist, singer, songwriter, actor, and author in a podcast interview. She discusses her upcoming book, 'Remember me as Human,' inspired by love letters from her grandfather in World War II, along with personal interviews with her grandmother in a nursing home. The book intertwines her family's lineage with her own life story, reflecting on the human connections and familial history.
Lucy's Musical Background and Teaching
Lucy delves into her musical upbringing, mentioning her grandmother's influence as a classical pianist and her diverse musical education. She founded the Lucy Walsh Performing Arts Studio in LA, offering coaching in piano, voice, acting, and more. Her unique approach involves guest coaches who are musicians, reflecting her commitment to a well-rounded musical education and her passion for sharing her skills with a global roster of students.
The Impact of Famous Parentage and Self-Discovery
Growing up with a famous father, Lucy reflects on the challenges and privileges it brought, highlighting her dad's journey to sobriety and their shared love for music. She addresses the misconceptions and judgments associated with celebrity offspring while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and hard work. Lucy's personal and professional evolution underscores the significance of self-discovery and overcoming societal expectations.
Themes of Forgiveness, Compassion, and Human Connection
Through her book and personal experiences, Lucy explores themes of forgiveness, compassion, and human connection. She shares profound insights about releasing judgment, embracing contradictions, and fostering deeper connections with oneself and others. The narrative delves into dark and transformative life experiences, challenging readers to engage in self-examination, empathy, and honest conversations about grief, mental health, and personal growth.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucy Walsh over Zoom video!
American singer-songwriter, actress, writer, and daughter of The Eagles's Joe Walsh, Lucy Walsh, is excited to release her most significant project to date, her book 'Remember Me As Human' which is a tribute to her family and a book of passion and love. It includes her Grandparents' WWII love letters, her grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s and a deeper look into the familial relationship including excerpts of a life entangled in The Eagles success. During their three-day nursing home interview, what began for Lucy as finding out more about her grandparent’s WWII love letters, becomes a much deeper journey of hard-to-ask questions and even harder-to-believe answers than Lucy could’ve ever imagined. It is a journey into her grandmother’s offbeat world and her ancestors’ tumultuous psyches, to the very vortex of her own self-discovery.
Walsh is best known for her work as an actress in film and TV series’ such as "Criminal Minds", "No Strings Attached", "Mother’s Day", "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and more! Additionally, Lucy is a producer and singer who has toured internationally with Maroon 5 and sang the national anthem at Dodger Stadium as well as Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods, Eric Garcetti and more!