Chuck Shute Podcast Steve Brown (Trixter, Tokyo Motor Fist guitarist)
Episode 110 - Steve Brown!!! Steve is guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer extraordinaire! Steve rose to fame in the early 90s as the guitarist in Trixter, but he has done so much more. He has worked with everyone from Dennis DeYoung (Styx) to comedian Jim Breuer. He spent some time filling in on guitar in Def Leppard and also appeared in the Rock of Ages on Broadway. We discuss all this plus his other projects past, present and future! Lots of great stories in this one like playing pool with Erik Turner and Jani Lane from Warrant!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:08 - Welcome Steve!
0:02:00 - Eddie Van Halen is the Best
0:07:23 - Practicing Guitar 6-8 Hours a Day
0:11:05 - Recruiting Pete Loran as a Singer
0:14:53 - Learning Music & Guitar Lessons
0:15:54 - "Give It To Me Good" Influence
0:18:22 - Remixing First Album
0:22:10 - East Coast Bands, Bon Jovi & Skid Row
0:28:25 - Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour
0:30:20 - Playing Pool with Erik Turner & Jani Lane
0:33:05 - Love of Music & Music Business Decisions
0:35:42 - "Hear" Record, Business Negotiations & Music Scene
0:39:56 - "Undercovers" EP
0:41:22 - "Throwing Rocks" Band
0:43:20 - "40 Foot Ringo" & "Soaked" Bands
0:47:35 - Def Leppard Getting Along
0:51:10 - Friendship with Kiss
0:53:33 - Playing with Jim Breuer
0:56:10 - Tokyo Motor Fist Record
1:01:55 - Success Formula & Luck & Love of Music
1:04:37 - Picking & Choosing Work Jobs to Take
1:07:23 - Autobiography & Future Projects
1:09:25 - Warrant, Firehouse & Trixter Tour
1:11:00 - Dennis DeYoung, Rock of Ages & More
1:13:45 - Steve Brown Solo Record
1:16:25 - Eric Martin Band Shows
1:17:10 - David Z Foundation & Music Education
1:20:45 - Steve Brown Website & Contact
1:21:40 - Wrap Up
Steve Brown Website:
http://www.stevebrownrocks.com
David Z Foundation Website:
https://www.davidzfoundation.org
Danny O'Neil Go Fund Me Page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpdannyoneil
Chuck Shute Website:
https://chuckshute.com
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!