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Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt: Super-Producer Don Was on His Life in Music

Oct 14, 2025
Don Was, a renowned record producer and bassist, reflects on a remarkable career that includes collaborations with legends like Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. He shares tales of opening for Black Sabbath, the creative chaos behind hit songs like 'Love Shack', and the lessons learned while producing 'Nick of Time'. Was discusses the importance of capturing feel over perfection in music, revealing insights into Dylan’s evolving artistry and the dynamics of the Stones. He also hints at unreleased material and predicts a rock revival on the horizon.
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ADVICE

Play Fresh Every Night

  • Approach each performance with a beginner's mind and avoid repeating the night before.
INSIGHT

Your Voice Is Your Advantage

  • Realizing your uniqueness matters because your heroes can't be you and you can't be them.
ADVICE

Protect Artist Identity

  • Don't let labels remold artists to fit trends; encourage authenticity instead.
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