The Jesea Lee Show #39 - Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)
Apr 3, 2024
Keith Wallen, the talented guitarist from Breaking Benjamin and solo artist, dives into his music journey and upcoming projects. He shares entertaining stories about touring with renowned bands like Daughtry and Alice in Chains. Wallen discusses the importance of creativity, luck, and hard work in achieving success. A transformative ayahuasca experience has heavily influenced his new album, 'Infinity Now.' The conversation also touches on the challenges of carving an individual identity while being part of a famous band.
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Touring With Alice In Chains
- Keith Wallen recalled touring with Alice in Chains as a career-defining, surreal experience.
- He described grabbing Jerry's guitar through the rig and being stunned by the tone and moment.
Prepare So Luck Can Find You
- Keith Wallen argued that preparation creates luck: work hard so opportunities find you ready.
- He emphasized persistence as the trait that turns effort into eventual success.
How He Joined Breaking Benjamin
- Keith Wallen described how Ben reached out after seeing old posts and requested videos before inviting him to meet.
- He recalled a 'three to six-month... Breaking Benjamin boot camp' to learn every song, harmony, and nuance.