🎶My first experiences with recording involved playing with a tape recorder at a friend's house.
🎸I started my musical journey by learning to play the guitar, starting with a Korean-made acoustic.
🎹My first encounter with a synthesizer was in a studio, but I later owned my own synthesizer.
🎵I had a sentimental experience watching a movie with my brother, where the music made me emotional.
🎙️Working with Grand Funk Railroad on 'We're An American Band' was a remarkable and efficient process.
How did you first start recording music?
—I began by playing with a tape recorder at a friend's house, recording our own radio shows and skits.
What was your first instrument?
—My first instrument was a Korean-made acoustic guitar that I bought with the money I earned from music lessons.
Can you read sheet music?
—No, I never learned to read sheet music. I've always played by ear and learned songs by listening to them.
How did you meet the members of Grand Funk Railroad?
—I met the band when I agreed to produce their album 'We're An American Band.' We hit it off and had a great time working together.
Have drugs influenced your music?
—While I experimented with psychedelics in the past, I've always learned something about myself during those experiences. However, I don't rely on drugs for creativity.
00:00Introduction: My journey in music and recording.
01:02First guitar and experiences with music lessons.
02:18First encounter with a synthesizer and meeting Dave Gilmore.
03:25Sentimental experiences with music and movies.
06:10Producing 'We're An American Band' with Grand Funk Railroad.
08:19My experiences with drugs and how they've influenced my self-discovery.
