Legendary rock musicians like K.K. Downing, Ace Frehley, and Joe Satriani share stories of touring and creating new music. KK's Priest discusses reuniting, memorable moments, and upcoming tour plans. The podcast covers comedy controversies, rock highlights, technical challenges, and collaborative music making. Musical reflections, cover songs, and preparations for upcoming tours are also explored.
Ace Frehley excited about upcoming tours and success of new album.
Ace Frehley discusses creative process behind guitar solos with producer Steve Brown.
Artists like Joe Satriani face challenges balancing audience expectations and desire for creative expression during tours.
Deep dives
Recording the New Album
Ace discusses how working with his new agent has led to a series of casino dates and outdoor festivals for the new album. He reveals his excitement about the album's success and the upcoming tour throughout the summer and fall in the states.
Song Selection and Inspirations
Ace shares the spontaneity behind creating guitar solos, stating that they come to him naturally. He mentions recording multiple solos for tracks and choosing the best parts. He also discusses the cover of 'Hyde Your Heart' and his joy working with his producer, Steve Brown.
The Instrumental Tradition
Ace talks about the tradition of ending albums with an instrumental track and how the closing instrumental on his new album was created collaboratively with Steve Brown. He emphasizes that they worked together to compose a piece that captured the essence of the album's musical journey.
Revisiting Classics and Live Performances
Ace responds to a fan's reflection on his 1978 Kiss solo album and the possibility of reissuing the content on DVD or downloads. While not directly providing a definitive answer, Ace recalls his experiences with the songs and live performances associated with that era of his music career.
Influential Solo Work Preference
Fans have a strong preference for artists performing their solo work during concerts, despite the popularity of hit songs like 'Shout-Out Loud Detroit Rock City.' The podcast highlights the conflict faced by artists like Ace Frehley, who are encouraged to include well-known hits like 'Rock and Roll Night' even though they personally wish to showcase more of their solo material. This tension exemplifies the balance artists must strike between audience expectations for iconic tracks and their desire to perform newer or less mainstream songs.
Musical Collaborations and Tour Preparations
The podcast delves into the dynamics of musical collaborations and tour preparations, focusing on Joe Satriani's upcoming tour with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Jason Bonham, where they will play a mix of Van Halen songs and other tracks. Additionally, Satriani discusses his ongoing collaboration with Steve Vai on a new album, sharing insights into their remote recording process and plans for a G2 tour. The episode also touches on Satriani's artwork, upcoming European and American tours with his trio, and the potential release of a new record featuring fewer tracks compared to his extensive previous releases.
On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie is taking you out to his final broadcast day on the 2024 Monsters of Rock Cruisewhere he spoke to K.K. Downing, Tim Ripper Owens & A.J. Mills from KK's Priest as well as Ace Frehely with Scoty Coogan, JimFlorentine, JoeSatriani and RichieKotzen!
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