RARE: Rodney Mills: Engineered Skynyrd, 50 Gold & Platinum Classic LPs - STORIES FOREVER!

On this Rodney Mills Interview, stories galore and behind the scenes with Lynyrd Skynyrd (first 4 LPs), 38 Special (4 LPs), The Radiators, Second Coming (Dickey Betts & Berry Oakley), Gregg Allman, Atlanta Rhythm Section, James Brown (couple of hilarious stories!), The Winstons, the “Amen Break” (most sampled drum fill in history, Rodney engineered it!), Bone Crusher, The Outlaws… hanging in there with the Atlanta Rhythm Section until it paid off… producing his first record and finally being validated for a lifetime of hard work and a Platinum record, becoming more laid back, surviving 2 heart attacks and TONS more. AWESOME, incredible, amazing, this is a LIFETIME of Music, and a MUST listen!
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Rodney Mills is an engineer who’s been in the music industry for over 50 years. He’s earned over 50 gold and platinum records for engineering, producing, and mastering. Some of the artists he’s worked with include The Meters, James Brown, The Winstons, BJ Thomas, Atlanta Rhythm Section (11 LPs), Lynyrd Skynyrd (4 LPs), 38 Special (7 LPs), The Outlaws, Gregg Allman (2 albums), The Radiators (2 albums), The Doobie Brothers (2 albums), Pearl Jam, The Wallflowers, Kentucky Headhunters, Gucci Mane, Bob Marley,, Bonecrusher, Drive-By Truckers, Zac Brown Band, Soulja Boy, Sheryl Crow, Keith Sweat, Irene Cara, George Clinton & P-Funk, Glenn Danzig, Amy Ray, Shooter Jennings & others
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[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@harryaldridge7465]

Hi!..What an enjoyable and relaxed interview with my forever friend Rodney Mills. ..I've never heard all of the details and information contained in this well done interview session. ..I was in The Bushmen band with Rodney from 1964-1968 and it was pure joy. ..Sound was always Rodney's "ear candy" and we were fortunate to have him build us the best sound system in the Southeast during the sixties. ..Not only did our group play for teen functions and dances across the Southeast in every imaginable type of venue but we also did concerts with the following: The Rolling Stones,Otis Redding,Roy Orbison,Del Shannon,Paul Revere & The Raiders,Fats Domino,Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels,The Outsiders,B.J. Thomas,The Kingsmen,Billy Joe Royal,Ronny & The Daytonas,Bobby Vinton,Johnny & The Hurricanes,Brian Hyland,The Shangri -Las,Ace Cannon,The Diamonds,Roger Miller,The Newbeats,The Tams,The Box Tops,Bobby Boris Pickett,The Hombres,The American Breed,Tommy Roe, etc. ..It was a fantastic time to be involved with the sixties music scene. ..Happy to say that Rodney and his incredible wife Mary are still our best friends and there's no doubt that they totally enjoy every day here on planet earth to the max. .."Thanks For The Memories"!!..

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

@@harryaldridge7465 Very cook story Harry, thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed this! Sorry, just seeing this now for some reason!

[@kevintaylor3852]

This Interview and the Jeff Carlisi Interview, were amazing. I have had the Pleasure and Luck to Record with Rodney. He is a super nice guy, so down to earth. Maybe you could Interview Donnie Van Zant, Johnny Van Zant, Don Barnes, Rickey Medlocke. Just suggestions. Love the Show.

[@ronnie5129]

These Stories Here that Rodney Tells just Blow me away, Pure History , Thank You So Much, Cousin Figel

[@alanvallazza9781]

An amazing interview with someone that has seen a lot of history in the music industry

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @alanvallazza9781! 🎉🔥😇

[@markwilson7643]

Thank you so much for letting your guests talk. I don’t know why other interviewers constantly interrupt their guest. We get so much more information when they have a chance to elaborate. You have great questions and you let them answer. Thank you.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@kerridrury4240]

True that!!

[@raybassman7536]

Thank so much for this interview, As a Skynyrd fan I have been waiting decades for a Rodney Mills interview.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@fortagband8262]

Great to finally put a face to the man who's name I read on my favorite albums as a teenage. I wore out .38 Special and Johnny Van Zant as a teenage with a guitar in my hand. Once again this music shaped me as a musician and lead to me having a career as a musician. Amazing music and this man was an Integral part of it all.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@EPstroker]

What a great interview. As a huge skynyrd fan I've heard this guys name for years. Good to put a face to the name and hear Mr. Mills story/ history. Man, skynyrd, .38 special, outlaws, ars. This guy was right in the middle of it all.

[@kerridrury4240]

So agree!

[@masterbluesrockguitar4966]

Thank you very much for this interview. A big fan of mr. Miills' work from Greece. A long way from Atlanta but the way he helped all these great artists put down their statements transcended borders. A big thank you!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening MasterBluesRockGuitar! 🎉🔥😇 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe Check out my interviews with Gus G and Stelios Provis, from Planet of Zeus - both of those guys are in Greece :-) Take care man !

[@AllenShadd]

What a great interview. I recently had the privilege of meeting Rodney and his lovely wife Mary, through a mutual friend. After I sat in at my friend's gig, he introduced and I sat with them for an hour or so listening to some of those stories. Rodney told me to let them know if I ever booked a gig in Jacksonville (my hometown though I don't live there these days). So I immediately went home and booked a gig in Jax for November 8th, and he and his wife have reservations. I am absolutely honored, and thrilled. He is absolutely a legend.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Great story Allen, thanks for listening and glad you dug this!

[@kerridrury4240]

Wow what was THAT like? Your comment made me smile.🦋🌈💕

[@markb5709]

Thanks Craig for another great interview! What a humble guy Rodney Mills is - a gentleman. Fascinating stories....

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Mark Bickerstaffe! 🎉🔥😇

[@PhilsArtDotCom]

Driving to Indy today listened to the whole Jeff Carlisi interview. Almost 4 hours. Very interesting.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening PhilsArtDotCom! 🎉🔥😇

[@TheChef470]

I started playing bass in 1978 and my father and mother at the urging of a knowledgeable cousin bought me my first proper base which was a fender music master. I remember my father saying to me if I see that thing collecting dust I’m gonna kick your butt! after a year he said, can you put that damn thing down L O L! It’s been a constant in my life.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening & have a great weekend! @TheChef470! 🎉🔥😇

[@brianbeaupre8493]

Again thanks for these great interviews,with all the legends we have lost it is so cool to hear from people who were actually there when these great songs were first recorded

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks Brian Beaupre, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶

[@david25876]

Enjoy your interviews. Well done

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @davidanthony8453 and and thanks for listening 👍🏻🎸♫

[@jcm78]

This gentleman has worked on a lot of my favorite music.

[@martyfab.674]

Rodney Mills, Wow! Great interview. So many wonderful stories. Thank-you for mixing "Movin Groovin" all those years ago. When you get down to St. Augustine come by my studio, dinner is on me. Marty Fab. Marty's Music

[@hattleysengineroom]

Saved! I’ll be listening to this one soon. Can’t wait!

[@troymoss4515]

Excellent interview. Rodney is a national treasure.

[@phaedrabandatlanta]

Reminds me when I picked out a set of drums in Sears catalog and my father went to Atlanta and got me a set of Ludwigs.

[@MrStannyboy]

I’ve watched this twice and probably will watch again. Thanks Mr Mills for all you’ve added to my life.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview MrStannyboy, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@mikereynolds3294]

What a treasure Rodney Mills is. If you want too see a true musical giant you need to look no further. I cant imagine what the worlds music would have been like without his contributions. His magical ears & hands are on everything. Dang I would love to shake his hand one day.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Mike ! 🎉🔥😇

[@TheChef470]

I have to tell you I’ve only recently discovered you, but your interviews are fantastic! You have such a calm conversational demeanor that makes listening to them easy and a pure joy. I grew up mainly in the 70s and can relate to all of these artist. It is so special to get to hear how the hamburger is made L O L! The behind-the-scenes stuff it’s so special thank you so much. You have a big fan 🙏

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Wow, thanks for your kind words @TheChef470 and glad you are enjoying the show! 👍🏻🎸♫

[@edwardhenry3158]

Hey Craig I watch the first video with Jeff Carlisi and that was phenomenal blew me away now I am into 56 minutes of your interview with Rodney Mills who is the baddest and I mean that in a good way producers engineers of all time and I am blown away can’t wait to finish watching keep up the good work brother you were interviewing skills and the people you interview are amazing keep them coming bro thank you so much for these interviews

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words Edward Henry and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@kerridrury4240]

What he said!

[@stevanrose7439]

You are lucky to have survived that plane ride because you were in trouble when you passed out because of your heart condition. I did the same thing but I had drove to the hospital and when I walked up to the er window my heart stopped. They said it stopped three times that morning. So they went back in and reopened two stints I had had previously and the next Monday I had 4xbypass surgery that’s been two years ago. Praise the Lord every morning.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Very cool, thanks for sharing that, @stevanrose7439 🙌🏻 💥 🎉 Best wishes for great health to you!

[@donlynn]

Love your channel, most of what you say technically goes over my head constantly but I love your passion. I’m 67 so no hope for me, but brought up in Liverpool and still have a cavern membership card ( underage when I got it) always loved music of most genres, I’ve not been so excited about a new artist for many years as I have about Ren, independent, no auto tune, most of his videos are one take live, can’t define him by genre, listen to ‘ Hi Ren’ 91/2 minutes in one take, Jenny and Screech 13 minute trilogy, like watching a movie where the story only comes total together in the last line and his rap is like Eminem on steroids, so there is stuff out there, you just have to find it

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @donlynn and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@dmilstone5709]

Excellent interview, very cool stories Rodney Mills is best in the business

[@roberthamlin6638]

Thank you Rodney and Craig for the interview. I very much enjoyed it. I’ve been into music all my life. I was living in Doraville in the mid seventies and was very much familiar with music scene. Especially in the south during that era. I lived not far from studio one and hung out at a local club named CW Shaw’s. The owner Chuck Rinaldo was friends with the ARS gang. The music scene was wide open. So much good music around Atlanta. And what a adventure for Rodney Mills getting to meet and work with all those musical giants

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@annemicheledicureia9201]

This was so interesting! I love most of these musicians he’s recorded and produced. What a great career and talent.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview Anne Michele DiCureia, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@solidgoldsaxguy]

Rodney was my earliest influences when he was still playing in a local band. It's always I'd great when you meet your hero and they are great people. Rodney is the real deal.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks Bill Mac, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe

[@mazeyandbuck]

I listened to you again tonight. I don't want to name drop. In my small time in music I couldn't believe how the musicians were so poor. Mostly on meth or something. I would come to the bar and offer $100 bucks if they let me sing. They would all nearly fight over it. Even the owner of the bar would get angry. I was always amazed that whatever song I could come up with, they would jump right behind it and make me sound like a hero.

[@crazybobc1]

I met Rodney and the guys in .38 Special when they were recording at Studio One. All were super nice guys. Rodney allowed me into the studio where so many great hits were recorded. I remember playing pinball there with Jeff and Don from 38. I walked in the studio one night and Jeff was in the control room playing the lead to Fantasy Girl. Great memories never to be forgotten. Rodney is just like you see here. He is the most down to earth, nicest guy you will ever meet. Rodneys work is extraordinary! He is a musical genius. Thank you for this interview! *Edit to add, Street Survivors is a Masterpiece!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Jon Doh! 🎉🔥😇

[@crazybobc1]

@@EveryoneLovesGuitar You do great interviews. Not many people can interview someone for 3 hours plus and it never be boring. Every minute was worth listening to. Great questions and stories. Rodney is a very nice, talented guy, you captured him perfectly. Back in the early 80's I detailed cars for Rodney Mills, Buddy and Gloria Buie and a few others in the business. I remember detailing the Cadillac Rodney mentioned. Thanks again and great interview!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

@@crazybobc1 Wow thanks so much Jon Doh - so glad you're enjoying the show, and thanks a bunch for your kind words. Have a great week!

[@CUDDLES55]

Rodney your contributions to all these bands is priceless.

[@johnechols1882]

Rodney, studio one, ARS, Skynyrd, MARSHALL TUCKER .38 ALL MY FAVORITE BANDS OUTLAWS TOO. WHAT HISTORY. LOVED THIS INTERVIEW. WISH THERE WERE MORRE ARS HISTORY.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening John Echols! 🎉🔥😇

[@kidguzzi_chrisgalardi]

Great interview. Very interesting and engaging. Thank you for posting 🙏

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@larrytate5605]

great interview of a music great, ...and done by a "new to me" great host,... easy to listen to, ...and a pro !!!! thanx for sharing !!!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @larrytate5605 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫ All the best, CG

[@edwardhenry3158]

Hey brother man I just finished watching the Rodney Mills interview you did just blew me away the ending gave me goosebumps an excellent interview my man with a truly talented man I loved it five stars I would love to see you too an interview with Donnie Van Zandt

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words Edward Henry and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@kerridrury4240]

Thank you so much for this compelling interview. For me it was one of those things where it was like you are just into it or you're not. Really enjoyed this it just kind of came on my radar after rewatching a Skynyrd doc. For a me there are those handful of songs that thankfully never get old it doesn't matter how many times you listen and "Brandy" is one of those for me. Interesting that I just saw Ozark or finish watching it rather and that song is in it. It made me think of "Dancing in the Moonlight"by King Harvest.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree Kerri Drury - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@jollyfox]

I was waiting on this interview to hear the real story behind Studio One.. Great interview.. Thank you!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@mazeyandbuck]

Having a beer and playing chess. Listening to this I am amazed. What an incredible life you lived.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @mazeyandbuck5180, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@charlesaspinwall4909]

Rodney and I were on the phone one time when they had a studio a few blocks from Colony Square. Can't remember its name At the time, I did not know he was in the Bushmen. As to ARS, I'm the agent that booked them into the Great SE Music Hall. I was a partner with A. Diggs. Sonny Limbo wanted to do an album on one of my groups. I found talent, but none of them had integrity. After 5 years, I bailed. No nonsense.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @charlesaspinwall4909! 🎉🔥😇

[@jhsams1977]

Great interview! Always read Rodney's name on these albums but never knew what he did. Would love to read a book from Rodney!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @jhsams1977 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@jeffmazzei8520]

I’ve just discovered your show and love it . I was wondering if it would be possible to interview, Derek Trucks

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening jeff mazzei - I sure hope to have Derek on one day ! 🎉🔥😇 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe

[@selfr50]

Just recently discovered your channel. Love it. Listened to 2 episodes on an 8 trip. I noticed that you sound much like Joe Rogan.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @selfr50 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫ Welcome on board :-)

[@timbrooks8230]

wow this is just fantastic....ARS sound was fantastic ...and 38 special had a sound like no other .... I'm no angel and Just before the bullets fly are absolutely mixed and produced beautifully... two of my favorite albums of all time .... What a special man ..... and what a great interview ...

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Tim, thanks for your kind words @timbrooks8230 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@gurianboy]

I pull out my LesPaul and play along with I'm No Angel. Many times! And when Ridney talked about Dangerous Dan Toler...That man had an ability in the guitar that I wish I had. Greg and others had big time smarts to put him on their recordings! God bless him always.

[@toooldtocare9416]

I remember ALL John Fristoe songs 50 years later when he played with the Younguns. Great Stuff!!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @toooldtocare9416! 🎉🔥😇

[@ivanfortuny2244]

Wow Great stories Rodney Mills is a living legend Nice show.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Ivan Fortuny! 🎉🔥😇

[@toooldtocare9416]

Should have told the Muscle Shoals Skynyrd reversed tape reel story

[@kenperkins7921]

I've always thought it was strange that most of the guys in the Atlanta Rhythm section were from ALABAMA!!

[@michaelblody3053]

He's right, Greg Martin from the Kentucky Headhunters is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet 💯

[@edwardhenry3158]

PS Craig I can remember some albums I had that he engineered under artists and they referred to him as lightning rod mills LOL

[@jefflyon2020]

When i heard him say THE METERS, that got my attention instantly-love anything they did-especially with Joseph "zigaboo" Modeliste behind the drum kit-not that dozens of other artists listed are nothing to scoff at, it reads like a top 10/40 hit list from anytime near the last quarter of the 20th century...and keeps going, what a career this man has enjoyed, and think of the happiness of the countless people that listened to all those songs through the years! it is impossible not to like this man.

[@joebillmoad3436]

How would a person get Rodney Mills contact information for History reasons?

[@krisscanlon4051]

Mills hats off...RM can you produce me as a person??? All kidding aside amazing ears and vision...kudos to you for this video

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Kris ! 🎉🔥😇

[@kerridrury4240]

lol if only!! Awesome comment.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

What’s the Amen break ?

[@jhsams1977]

Did Rodney work with Waylon Jennings?

[@jonahlenius4727]

@everyonelovesguitar Do you know what is going on with Rodney? His website has been taken down and his number is out of service.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Sorry... no clue. Thank you for listening !

[@donneumann6546]

👍👍👍💣💥

[@kennygardner5041]

Rodney made the guitars speak, especially with ARS and Skynyrd. Tom Dowd for some reason maybe subconsciously, did not want to do a great job for Skynyrd, the live album aside. Gimme Back My Bullets was flat sounding. Maybe Dowd thought they were not as good as his pride and joy the Allman Brothers? Do not know. Still if you listen ARS’ A Rock’n’Roll Alternative, Skynyrd’s Second Helping and Street Survivors, sonically those guitar tones surpass anything Tom Dowd did with anyone! I LOVE the ABB, Derek and the Dominos Layla, the Cream stuff Dowd did etc. But if you compared these classics with headphones, Rodney’s stuff is better. For proof listen to ARS’ take on the Cream cover “ Outside Woman Blues” on A Rock and Roll Alternative. Barry Bailee’s tone and playing are superb.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview Kenny Gardner, and thanks for listening! 👍🏻🎶🎉 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe

[@skinnymollyband]

I feel like headphones aren't even required. Rodney is an American treasure.

[@travissmith9451]

Rodney Mills definitely knows how to capture great guitar tone but you've got to give Tom Dowd credit for The Allman Brothers Band " Live At Fillmore East". As with Skynyrd's "One More From The Road", Dowd's ability to capture a bands live sound was unparalleled.

[@kennygardner5041]

@@travissmith9451 True!! Both are fantastic live albums!

[@jeffaadkins]

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[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @jeffaadkins! 🎉🔥😇

[@fuckhead9194]

Was he atuscle schouls?