The Rich Redmond Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Rich and Jim talk with drumming legend and longtime pal Johnny Rabb, the powerhouse behind Collective Soul for over a decade. In this candid conversation, Johnny opens up about his journey from Berklee College of Music to Nashville, his innovative "free hand technique," dealing with online trolls, and life on the road with one of rock's most enduring bands. From recording in Elvis's Palm Springs estate to the band's unique "Peanut Hour" joke-writing sessions, this episode is packed with insider stories, drumming wisdom, and plenty of laughs.

**[4:27]** - Johnny reflects on being a returning guest during COVID times and the uncertainty of that period

**[7:37]** - The story behind Collective Soul's "Summer Unity Tour" with Live and Our Lady Peace

**[12:39]** - Recording at Elvis's Palm Springs estate for the documentary "Give Me a Word"

**[20:00]** - The importance of treating crew members and runners with respect on tour

**[25:00]** - Johnny's dream jobs outside of drumming: lawn care and real estate

**[32:02]** - The band's daily ritual of "Peanut Hour" - their joke-writing workshop

**[45:47]** - Johnny's signature playing style and incorporating technology with the Roland SPD-SX

**[1:00:00]** - Fitness routines (or lack thereof) and post-show recovery rituals

**[1:14:33]** - Dealing with online haters and the "free hand technique" controversy

**[1:21:41]** - A shocking encounter with a young drummer who publicly attacked Johnny online

**[1:45:51]** - Johnny's favorite foods, drinks, and pre-show rituals

**[1:58:35]** - If Johnny had to play in one tribute band forever: Wang Chung or The Outfield

**[2:05:00]** - Tour details and what's next for Collective Soul

This episode showcases the camaraderie between veteran Nashville musicians while diving deep into the realities of professional touring, creative processes, and maintaining longevity in the music business.

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jmvos.com

 

The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co

www.itsyourshow.co

Join Rich and Jim as they sit down with Mike McKee, founding member of Americana rock band Delta Ray and co-founder of Bald Man Percussion. From signing with Warner Brothers to creating the award-winning Junk Hat, Mike shares his incredible journey through the music industry. Discover how Delta Ray pivoted during the pandemic with their innovative "Behind the Door" fan club, raising nearly half a million on Kickstarter, and building a haunted chapel residency at Nashville's Basement. Plus, learn about Mike's corporate team-building venture Drum Team Collective and his entrepreneurial mindset inspired by Walt Disney and unconventional business models.

**[4:56]** - Delta Ray's Warner Brothers signing and legendary A&R man Seymour Stein discovery

**[6:13]** - The haunted chapel residency at The Basement that sold out for 16 weeks straight

**[8:17]** - Record-breaking Kickstarter campaign: asking for $30K, raising $465K

**[9:03]** - Pandemic pivot: Creating "Behind the Door" virtual fan experience

**[25:00]** - The birth of Bald Man Percussion and meeting partner Danny Young

**[26:24]** - Matt Chamberlain's first order and knowing "we're onto something"

**[31:35]** - Drum Team Collective: Rock and roll corporate team building explained

**[36:13]** - The "Yes, If" philosophy and how Pfizer adopted it company-wide

**[43:48]** - Business inspiration from Walt Disney, Duck Dynasty, and thinking outside the industry

**[58:00]** - Musical upbringing with professor parents and classical foundations

**[1:04:00]** - Delta Ray's Broadway musical "The Ninth Woman" based on "Bottom of the River"

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jmvos.com

 

The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co

www.itsyourshow.co

In this throwback episode from the early days of the Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim dive deep into the world of all things Chris McHugh! Chris's incredible career spans contemporary Christian music, country, and beyond. From Nashville's early days to modern recording techniques, this episode offers an intimate look at a legendary session drummer's life, challenges, and evolution.

 

Timed Highlights:

[0:00-15:00] Nashville's Musical Roots: Chris discusses arriving in Nashville in 1985 and his early days with WhiteHeart

 

[15:00-30:00] Session Musician Life: Insights into recording techniques, working with artists like Keith Urban, and the challenges of studio work

 

[30:00-45:00] Drumming Influences: Chris shares his musical heroes, including Bruford, Bonham, and Phil Collins

 

[45:00-60:00] Personal Growth: Reflections on life changes, reinventing his drumming style, and working with coach Dave Elitch

 

[60:00-75:00] Future Plans: Discussing current projects, family life, and the ongoing evolution of a professional musician

 

A must-listen for musicians, music fans, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of professional drumming.

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jmvos.com

 

The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co

www.itsyourshow.co

Nir Zidkyahu, also known as Nir Z is an Israeli American studio/live drummer that worked for nearly 20 years in New York City and now calls Nashville home. Nir has worked with Genesis, John Mayer, Billy Squier, Chris Cornell, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Blake Shelton, Dan+Shay and many others. Most notably Nir played on John Mayer’s debut “Room For Squares” and Jason Mraz’s debut “Waiting For My Rocket To Come”. Nir keeps very busy recording top hits in the studios on Music Row and in his own home studio. 

 

 

Things That Came Up: 

-Siri, Alexa, Spotify, Pandora 

-Lack of Mystery in modern music 

-Learning via Vinyl vs. Youtube 

-No Shortcuts in Life 

-The power of working with others 

-Serving in the military 

-Committing to grooves AND enjoying it 

-Getting calls through producer Steve Lillywhite

-Working on the first John Mayer record 

-Breaking up with companies 

-Superior Drummer Sample Project 

-Nashville records Nir has played on: Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Blake Shelton, Dan+Shay, etc. 

-Nir’s first teacher and his jazz background 

-Be yourself, take every gig and be patient

-Believing in yourself

 

 

Follow: 

Instagram: @nirz_music

Facebook: @NirZidkyahu

Email: Nirz@mac.com

 

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Gina has been the drummer for the groundbreaking all female band The Go-Go’s for over 4 decades. The band was recently inducted into The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame. She has had songs cut by Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez and her songs have been featured in films such as The Accused, Superstar, Bull Durham and many others. Gina is also the author of the book Made in Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’s. 

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

7:00 - Being nervous for RRHOF performance

10:00 - I'm a decent drummer, but I have METER!

12:00 - Breaking bass drum heads

19:00 - Thoughts on the Beatles doc

20:00 - Head Over Heels Broadway Play

38:00 - Getting into photography

43:00 - Hanging and jamming with the Foo Fighters

46:00 - Songwriting and Miley running with one of them

51:00 - RQOTD

 

Follow: 

@realginaschock

 

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

"If you hate reading bio’s as much as I hate writing them, I’ll do us both a favor and try and make this short and painless. I’ve been playing drums with everyone under the sun for the past 30 yrs. Joined the musicians union when I was 12 to play Top 40 out at Disneyland and then started touring and making records when I was 15. I’ve appeared on hundreds of records with artists ranging from Michael Buble to Suicidal Tendencies. Nine Inch Nails to Glen Campbell. Sting to The Vandals. A Perfect Circle to Danny Elfman. DEVO to Guns n’ Roses. The Replacements to Weezer to…you get the picture. A bunch of fantastic artists and probably twice as many bad ones. I’ve made some solo records and have co-written songs with Queens Of The Stone Age, Guns n Roses, Sting, The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, and more.

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

 

-Rehearsals with Sting

-Josh’s 5th record “Just A Minute, Vol. 1”

-Music Videos for “Just A Minute, Vol. 1”

-Stewart Copeland as “the John Bonham of the 80’s”

-Fave Tracks Include Perfect Circle’s “Judith” and Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet”

-Hearing Chris Daughtry’s hit song “Home” in a restaurant

-The magic of Henson Studio 3 and Van Halen

-Recording in the moment with Paul Westerberg

-Committing to early takes on Westerberg’s “World Class Fad” and “Lookin Out Forever”

-Manifesting gigs with Devo, Westerberg and Sting…Law of Attraction

-Josh dating UNT Professor Ron Fink’s daughter Jill

-Josh’s advice for starry eyed drummers 

-Work leads to more work 

-P.F. Changs

-Owning your fashion sense 

-Girls hate Steely Dan

-Order copies of “Just A Minute, Vol 1” from the BIO on Josh’s Instagram page. 

 

Follow: 

IG: @joshfreese 

Twitter: @joshfreese 

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Eric “E-Panda” Hernandez is currently the session and tour drummer for Grammy Award Winner, Platinum Producer, and Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars. Hernandez was born in 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Brooklyn native “Pete Hernandez”, who was the percussionist for Love & Money and Cecilio & Kapono. Eric started drumming at the tender age of 4 and playing professionally at the age of 10 in Hawaii. He played 6 nights a week for 8 years with “The Lovenote Show” a Variety show paying tribute to the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. It was this unrelenting schedule that bred consistency in his playing and made him a master of all styles, be it soul, funk, reggae, rock and anything else the music demands of him. Eric quickly gained notoriety for his talent on the drums and became one of Hawaii's most sought after drummers. In the summer of 1995 Eric took his talent to Hollywood California. He immediately joined the Alternative/ Pop band “Louie Says” who was signed to RCA records. He was their session/touring drummer. Throughout the years he continued to play live and do session work for various artists such as Menudo, Travie Mc Coy and the Platinum producing team called “The Smeezingtons.” Eric has had the pleasure of sharing the stage and playing drums with Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls Barkley), Monica, Keri Hilson, K'Naan, Janelle Monae, B.o.B, Carmit Bachar (Pussy Cat Dolls), Tre Hardson (the Pharcyde), Kim Hill ( Black Eyed Peas), Travie Mc Coy (Gym Class Heroes), Jeff Baskar (Kanye West) and the Far East Movement. Hernandez is currently endorsed by DW Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Drum Heads.

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

-His favorite Grammy performance

-Where his nickname "Panda" came from

-Getting involved with F45 fitness

-Being a part of the LAPD for 15 years

-The EPanda PDP kit

-Bruno is also a drummer

-Growing up in Hawaii

-Bruno Mars in Honeymoon in Vegas

 

Follow: 

@epandagram

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Aaron Comess is one of the founding members of the multi-platinum selling group the Spin Doctors, with whom he developed his innovative and recognizable drumming style.

 

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Comess spent his early years in Dallas and began playing drums at the age of 9. He attended Arts Magnet High School, during which time he won Downbeat Magazine’s DB award for outstanding high school Jazz Musician two consecutive years in a row and had the honor of studying with renowned teacher Henry Okstel. Upon graduation, he went to Berklee College of Music, later continuing his music studies in New York City at The New School, studying under legendary session great, Bernhard Purdie. 

 

While still studying at The New School, began playing the New York City club circuit with the other founding members of the Spin Doctors: Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, and Mark White. The four quickly developed a huge New York City following playing at premiere clubs, such as The Wetlands.

 

As the drummer for the Spin Doctors as well as a collaborating writer, Comess went on to secure a contract with Epic Records. Comess’ playing and co-writing skills helped catapult the band to worldwide recognition, bringing them a Grammy nomination, American Music nomination and thus far, record sales of over ten million albums. 

 

Additionally, Comess has also worked as a session musician, and producer with a multitude of talented artists, such as, Joan Osbourne, Bilal, Marc Cohn, Isaac Hayes, and Ivan Neville. He has performed all over the world and appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone magazine and Modern Drummer magazine where he was voted into both of the following readers poll categories: Best Up and Coming and Pop/Rock. Comess endorses Remo drumheads and Zildjian cymbals and drumsticks. 

 

Currently, aside from playing with the Spin Doctors, Comess works as an in-demand session musician and a producer for various artists. He is in the process of co-writing and recording new material for an upcoming Spin Doctors album. Aaron Comess lives in New York City, where he plays with numerous rock, jazz and experimental bands.

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

-The love of donuts 

-Studying in Dallas, Berklee 

-The PASIC Convention 

-Working with Engineers 

-Working with Joan Osborne and Rachael Yamagata

-Spin Doctors 30+ year history 

-Food blogs 

-Practice and much more! 

 

Socials: 

www.aaroncomess.com

Twitter: @Aaroncomess

Instargram: @acomess

Facebook: fCaebook.com/aaron-comess

 

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Ruben Rojas is an artist, speaker and co-founder of Beautify Earth. A native Angeleno, Ruben is inspired by the urban landscape and surrounding media culture. Through murals, paintings, corporate programs, and community activations, Ruben changes the way we view the world through art and collaboration. Ruben uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of love.

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

-Fatherhood

-Love and Living Through Love

-Love vs. Fear 

-“Beautify Earth” and “Beautify Schools” 

-Accountable goals and dreams 

-Tedx Talks and Speeches 

-Creating a fashion line from scratch

-Writing a love letter to yourself 

-Art vs. Commerce 

-40,000 daily impressions of one mural 

-Sculptures, Books, Jewelry coming

 

Follow: 

• Website: rubenrojas.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubenrojas
• Twitter: @rubenrojas
• Other: beautifyearth.org

 

 

The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!

 

Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:

 

https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1

 

One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!

 

Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond

 

Follow Rich:

@richredmond

www.richredmond.com

 

Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

Follow Jim:  

@jimmccarthy

www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Born in 1956 in New Haven, Connecticut, Mickey took up drums when he was 11 and played with local bands.     *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen   The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists   -and-   Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com     His early inspirations ranged from Ringo Starr and John Bonham through to Chicago’s Danny Seraphine and - under the influence of his older brothers - the classic R’n’B of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and James Brown.   Mickey got serious about drums from the age of 13 when he and two of his brothers formed a school band called The Rack. Later, Mickey went to a state school for music, but the academic route was not for him and he left early to play in bands.   When he was 17 he joined the Scratch Band in Connecticut where he first gained recording experience. Next Mickey started to make the two hour train journey into Manhattan and eventually joined a band called Tom Dicky and the Desires. They were managed by music mogul Tommy Mottola who also managed Hall and Oates - big news in the early 1980s.   Impressed by Mickey, Mottola asked him to record Hall and Oates’ new album ‘Private Eyes’. Around the same time Mickey met top producer Bob Clearmountain who’d just found a new singer called Bryan Adams. Within months Mickey had recorded Adams’ second album ‘You Want It You Got It’.   Next thing Mickey’s out on tour with Hall and Oates. All this was in 1981 when Mickey was 25. This was his big-break year and he’s never really looked back. The calls started to come in thick and fast - Tom Waits, Cher, Tina Turner, Los Lobos.   Mickey worked with Hall and Oates through till 1986, since then he’s been Bryan Adams’ regular drummer. He says “I get to sound more like me on Bryan’s records than on anyone else’s”.       He’s also had considerable success recording and touring with The Cult. He played on their 1989 album ‘Sonic Temple’ which sold three million.   During the period he was playing with Hall & Oates, Curry met producer Bob Clearmountain, who had recently begun working with a young Bryan Adams, and appeared on Adams' second album, You Want It You Got It. His appearance on nearly all of Adams' subsequent albums coincided with his rise to prominence. Following his stint with Hall & Oates, Curry began touring full time with Adams, a collaboration that continues to this day.   Other notable sessions have been with Alice Cooper, Stevie Winwood, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Carly Simon, T-Bone Burnett and Richard Thompson.   Some Things That Came Up:   -Started playing at 11   -Recording with Hall and Oates and touring with Bryan Adams at age 25   -Meeting Ringo   -Working with Mutt and Bob   -More cowbell   -One handed 16ths   -Playing Yamaha since 1982   -Piccolo snares   -Working with Joe Pesci   -Robert DeNiro story   -Mickey would love to just play in the studio everyday       The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!       Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:       https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1       One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!       Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond       Follow Rich:   @richredmond   www.richredmond.com       Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.       Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy   www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com