Acting, Music, and Life on Stage | Zach Throne | Joes' Happy Hour Ep. 33

In this episode of Joe’s Happy Hour, Joe Fahmy sits down with multi-talented musician and actor Zach Throne. From playing with rock legends like Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Ace Frehley (KISS), and Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to building a career in acting on shows like 90210 and Party of Five, Zach shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.

They dive into what it’s really like growing up as the son of actor Malachi Throne, the journey from violin to guitar, the realities of stage fright, and how acting skills shaped his confidence as a performer. Zach opens up about his transition back into music, singing Layne Staley’s parts with Alice in Chains’ fans watching closely, and the importance of resilience in both show business and life.

If you love stories about rock history, persistence, and creativity, this conversation will keep you hooked.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Introduction & Zach’s legendary collaborations

06:00 – Landing the Jerry Cantrell gig

16:00 – Growing up with actor Malachi Throne

29:00 – Acting career, Hollywood lessons & transition back to music

44:00 – Stage fright, performance skills, and living the rock life

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