Jon Levin is an American musician and lawyer. He is best known as the guitarist for the heavy metal band Dokken, and he also played with Doro. He has a new album out with Dokken titled “Heaven Comes Down.” We discuss the new album, tour plans, musical production, guitar solos, opening for Van Halen, turning down an offer for Alice Cooper and more!
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Lawyer Vs. Rockstar & Channeling Energy
04:40 - Having to Miss Shows & Getting Sick
07:00 - Poison Tour & C.C. DeVille & Path to Dokken
08:40 - Other Bands Between Warlock & Dokken
09:55 - Offer to Join Alice Cooper
11:50 - Switching Hats from Lawyer to Music
14:05 - Recreation Time & Work Time
17:10 - Health & Diet
19:22 - Don Dokken Interview
21:15 - Warren DeMartini & Musician Friendships
24:10 - Recording Riffs & Saving for Later
27:00 - Songs & Videos on "Heaven Comes Down"
31:40 - Dokken Tour Plans & International Fan Base
33:55 - Kiss Kruise & Boat Shows
35:20 - Shows with George Lynch
36:13 - Opening for Van Halen
37:00 - Album Guest Spots & Commercials
38:25 - Making an Album Process & Don's Production
44:10 - Recording Time & Solos
50:30 - Other Styles of Music & Jam Nights
53:07 - Outro
Dokken band website:
https://www.dokken.net/
Chuck Shute YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChuckShute
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!