The Andertons Music Podcast The Captain Meets Earl Slick! (David Bowie)
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Sep 7, 2025 
Earl Slick, an iconic guitarist known for his work with David Bowie and John Lennon, joins the host for an engaging discussion. They dive into the evolution of rock guitar, highlighting influences from legends like The Beatles. Slick reveals insights about his gear journey, from simple setups to complex rigs. The emotional weight of performing live versus studio recording is explored, along with the importance of collaboration in music. They also reflect on how the pandemic impacted artistic connections and the joy of creating sound together.
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How The Beatles And Stones Shaped Him
- Earl Slick traces his guitar spark to seeing The Beatles then The Rolling Stones on TV and records, which pushed him toward blues and electric guitar.
- He taught himself by obsessively replaying records and copying licks until they stuck.
Why 1960s Music Evolved Fast
- Earl links rapid musical evolution in the 1960s to socio-political shifts and new artists opening doors for instrument and amp innovation.
- He argues cultural change plus market demand drove fast technological and stylistic development.
Club Gigs Fueled Rapid Growth
- Slick recounts growing up in Brooklyn and Staten Island playing club circuits where you could earn money and rapidly improve by gigging week-to-week.
- He progressed from local clubs to Brooklyn and Manhattan in a few years before joining David Bowie within six years of his first gig.