Ep 252 Klaus Eichstadt (Ugly Kid Joe)

This episode our guest is Klaus Eichstadt, lead guitarist and co-founder of Ugly Kid Joe. Ugly Kid Joe rocketed into the spotlight with a back-to-back hits in the early 90s and rode the wave until breaking up in 1997 under friendly circumstances. In 2010 the band reunited and has been going strong since, touring Europe and the UK regularly. In May/June 2023 UKJ will be touring the United States for the first time since 1995. I had a great time talking with Klaus, catching up and getting him to share some of his story here in this conversation for you. I hope you enjoy!
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[@jedailprod]

Great podcast! I was At the 1993 show with Def Leppard in Lausanne Switzerland (10 min walk from my home) Was awesome to see you guys 12yo me back then :O Also Klaus didn't mention, pedals and/or amps :)

[@r1deftone]

Good stuff. Klaus seems like a really nice guy. Super happy for his continued success. I grew up in Palo Alto as well, same age but different High Schools. My two best buds know Klaus and went to school with him. I think I knew the "Todd" he mentioned. I was also in a band called Prophecy and I built myself a custom Mahogany body super strat as well. Saw a pic in a guitar magazine of Klaus' super road worn Marshall JCM800 he had since high school once...really cool. Bummed they aren't coming through Nor Cal on this tour.

[@vids595]

No NorCal, no Oregon no Washington. I had to go all the way down to LA to see them.

[@maureenstephens8986]

This was great! I loved the cease and desist discussion and seeing Clover. I can't wait to see you guys in May!! It shall be rad!!

[@diequietschbeus8181]

That's so great! There aren't that much interviews with Klaus out there so thank you very much!

[@billblaze752]

This was great.. I'd like to hear why he says UKJ hasn't toured the states in 25 years

[@westywest4480]

It seems that way with Alot of bands nowadays doesn't it?

[@vids595]

No simple answer man, That's just kinda how things worked out.

[@NagyDavidDVD]

Hey Mike, finally you saw Budapest! What a day!

[@voltage__junkie]

Great episode!

[@CharleyHale]

Seeing them next week in Ventura!!

[@vids595]

Can't wait for the tour to start!

[@COUCHRIFFSwithMikeSquires]

SAME!

[@igotwormsband6089]

Seen you guys in Indy last night, Great Show! is Cordell Crockett no longer with the band?

[@johnhumphreys669]

Does anyone know what pickups Klaus uses? The humbucker looks like a Seymour Duncan.

[@vids595]

Whats up with Cordell Crockett?

[@keithkiggins2531]

Wondering the same thing, but I speculate that maybe his legal issues from last year may be part of the equation. Maybe he can't leave CA?

[@TroyShahanMusic]

That looks like the bass drum head from the “Cloudy Skies” video.

[@CharleyHale]

Don’t be nervous because if you make mistakes, I will come on stage and just help you

[@clintlucas7604]

I love Klaus! Is there anyway I can get in touch with him. I want to pick his brain on the early UKJ. I want to know his sound, his rig setup, pickups, pedals, amps. Thanks!

[@user-vf2un4iz8h]

this super video Glory of Ukraine!