Tad Doyle (full name Thomas Andrew Doyle) is a musician, formerly of the band Tad and now his own solo projects. He has been called “the godfather of grunge” as his band Tad was one of the first grunge bands in Seattle. Initially on the famed Subpop record label, they later scored two major label deals. The band toured with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Primus & Sweet Water, among others. After the band ended Tad had some other projects and now make music under the name Thomas Andrew Doyle. His latest album “Forgotten Sciences” is out now. We discuss the new record, mental health, the Seattle music scene, film work and more!
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Welcome & Names
01:25 - Seattle & San Diego
03:30 - Seattle Favorites
04:40 - Physical & Mental Health
07:50 - Recording New Music
08:40 - Forgotten Sciences & Mental Health
18:30 - Cutting Down Album & Streaming
21:00 - Truth & Parenting
24:12 - Goal With Record & Soundtracks
30:05 - Why No Tad Reunion
33:10 - Discovering Music & Streaming
34:45 - Possible Live Music
36:35 - Seattle Live Music Venues
38:50 - Seattle Bands & Shows
42:28 - Acting for "Singles" & "Twin Peaks"
44:40 - Subpop Records & Store & New Bands
46:35 - Musical Collaborations Past & Future
49:30 - Doing Different Musical Styles
51:55 - American Cancer Society
53:16 - Outro
Thomas Andrew Doyle website:
https://www.taddoyle.com/
American Cancer Society website:
https://www.cancer.org/donate.html
Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!