The Musical Hired Guns, Part 1 (w/Martin Popoff)

[@colinrgage]

Pete and Martin videos easily my favourite

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Pete and Martin Poppoff. These episodes are fast becoming my favourite Sea of Tranquillity vids. Thanks lads.

[@kenthomas3554]

Eric Singer did a lot early on. Traveled with Lita Ford. Recorded with Black Sabbath, Badlands, Alice Cooper and of course Kiss. Traveled with Paul Stanley's solo tour leading the way to his eventual Kiss gig. Played with others too.

[@jockmctodger]

He replaced Cozy Powell in Brian May's band too

[@qdaveq6597]

I still think of him as Gary Moore's drummer.

[@keithleeuwen877]

@@qdaveq6597 Wonder what he will do now ?

[@briankellogg2751]

Had the pleasure of meeting Cozy Powell as well as David Coverdale, John Sykes, Neil Murry and Richard Baily on the Slide It In tour back in '84. Spent most of my time there with DC and Cozy and both guys were super-cool. One thing I remember about seeing Cozy, he had an air conditioner unit set up next to the drum stool.

[@thomasestrada1479]

Jeff Porcaro was the epitome of a hired gun. He played for: Sonny and Cher; Steely Dan; Boz Scaggs; Michael Jackson; Warren Zevon; Barbara Streisand; Les Dudek; Seals & Croft; Pink Floyd; Chicago; Bill LaBounty; Tommy Bolin; Curtis Stigers; Donald Fagen; The Brothers Johnson; Elton John; Finis Henderson; Four Tops; Jay Graydon; Lee Ritenour; Timothy B.Schmidt; Hall & Oates; George Benson; Al Jarreau; Sanford Townsend Band; Christopher Cross; Herbie Hancock; Dire Straits; Love and Money; Jackson Browne; Don Henley; Alan O’Day; Lionel Richie; Dionne Warwick; Bill Champlin; Herb Alpert; Michael McDonald; among many others artists. Oh yeah… and Paul McCartney.

[@jazzpunk]

...and a damn shame he passed away. Brought so much listening enjoyment to everything he played on. RIP.

[@IanMcPhersonTIOOS]

...and Bruce Springsteen

[@thomasestrada1479]

@@IanMcPhersonTIOOS oh yeah… and Leo Sayer, Randy Newman, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, Manhattan Transfer, The Waters, Vonda Shepard, Michael Bolton, The Bee Gees, David Gilmour, AirPlay, Al Stewart, Allen Toussaint, America, Russ Ballard, Andrew Gold, Aretha Franklin, Paul Brady, The Temptations, 10cc, Valerie Carter, The B-52s, Benny Mardones, Gerald Alston, David Benoit, B.I.M., Stanley Clarke, Richard Marx, Rickie Lee Jones, Robben Ford, Roger Waters, Sarah Vaughn, Sergio Mendes, Elliott Randall, Bobby Caldwell, Burton Cummings, Brenda Russell, Brandon Fields, Bonnie Raitt, Carole Bayer Sager, Celine Dion, Stan Getz, Dr. John, Dolly Parton, DJ Rogers, Dirk Hamilton, James Newton Howard, James JT Taylor, Jaye P Morgan, Jim Messina, Joe Cocker, John Parr, John Sebastian, Juice Newton, Helen Reddy, Fee Waybill…. And still many more!!

[@keithleeuwen877]

@@thomasestrada1479 Damn he was busy !

[@metaldams78]

Bob Daisley is my pick. Melodic McCartney like player with a more hard rock edge and can write lyrics when needed. Hell of a discography and a true legend.

[@Gregbaltzer]

Ozzy never had a good album without Bob

[@interstellaroverdriven6450]

Bill Bruford - after his initial stints in Yes and King Crimson, toured with Gong in late 1974, Roy Harper in 1975, Genesis circa 1976 before Chester Thompson joined, then formed UK, jazz fusion band Bruford, then back again to King Crimson and Yes among other gigs/collaborations including his excellent fusion band Earthworks. His style worked in so many different prog/jazz related areas and he had a great knack for being able pick up difficult material quickly. For bass players, don't forget about Pino Palladino.

[@atlasking6110]

Bruford also did a short stint with National Health, and of course was part of Chris Squire's ad hoc band for Fish Out of Water.

[@gregmorelli1124]

Great episode and show guys, thank you for creating this content. As a drummer, I recently discovered The Emerson Lake and Powell live concert on KZbin, Cozy crushes it in that performance. I think it demonstrates what he brings to the table. One if the greats for sure. Again thank you for creating such a excellent show!

[@russellcraft7269]

#1 - Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner

[@jazzpunk]

Those two are the kinda hired guns that come in & clean up the mess by the band's guitar players...or play something outside the ability of the band's guitar players. ;-O

[@ronbo11]

Awesome players!

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Popoff and Pardo are at it again with their picks for their Hired Gun category. Looking forward to Part 2 already. May be able to contribute for keyboard players but this topic makes me think about the 'house bands' or musicians of the Stax/Atlantic and Motown labels. Thanks, gents, for a very informative show.

[@ChampippleD]

I was at that Brian May show with Cozy Powell at the Danforth Music Hall amd the night before in Montreal at Metropolis club. Great shows!

[@stevendavid5370]

I am back for another episode, "All the Damn Time." Love the show, enjoying the live albums by year segments too. Pretty much watch everything.

[@RodrigoAlves-bc8qq]

Made in Europe (oct, 1976) was released after Come Taste the Band (oct 1975). The Bolin hand issue on the Japan concert happened in his left hand. He slept/passed out over his left hand for a long time and his fingers were compromised - he could hardly move them. He ended up tunning his guitar in a way that he could play using just one finger (like open G or drop D)

[@SwanShadow]

Rudy Sarzo -- is there a hard rock or metal band over the last 40 or so years that Rudy hasn't been in at some point?

[@aidenswords5809]

Quiet riot, whitesnke who else?

[@SwanShadow]

Let's see... Blue Oyster Cult, Dio, Ozzy's band, MARS, Ripper Owens's solo project, Queensryche, Project Rock, the Guess Who... I'm probably missing a few.

[@aidenswords5809]

@@SwanShadow ur probably right, i probably dont read the album credits,,

[@paulharper9711]

And a very cool dude. Met him once. He answered any questions asked about all of his work.

[@mikebehrend3152]

He was also in a band called Driver with Tommy and Tony McAlpine

[@spiralarchitectfr]

Very nice video ! Finally we saw the dog of Pete :D! Adorable

[@smacksound]

Love this topic. I won't bore everyone with my suggestions. Lists are so subjective. I second the folks who are saying a producer version of this would be cool, much like Martin's recent podcast on Mutt Lange. Pete and Martin I love all your content. Thanks for speaking to/for us rock and prog fans.

[@kikiki4592]

I would of loved to have heard a complete album of the P.I.L. lineup with Vai and Ginger Baker.

[@Gregbaltzer]

John Tempesta is a go to drummer for a lot of bands. Worked with Exodus, Testament, White Zombie, Rob Zombie, The Cult, Helmet, and others.

[@BuzznauEagle3]

Kasim Sulton played bass with a TON of musicians and groups. Utopia, Meatloaf, Joan Jett, BOC,....

[@steveseim]

I love David Lindley's appearances on a bunch of albums. Such a unique sound on steel and other stringed instruments.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Brilliant player - I saw him in a duo with Ry Cooder at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in around 1989. Superb.

[@noheamike5036]

How did I forget the worlds greatest string player, the Prince of Polyester, Mr. Dave! Love his solo shows over the last 20 years. Inspired me into playing music.

[@christophercheney1006]

Saw Cozy twice with Sabbath . He and Neil Murray, what a rhythm section!!

[@scarfface24]

They also played together for Whitesnake (early 80’s), Brian May Band (his 1st album and tour) and Peter Green Splinter Group (1st album and tour). I’ve been blessed to see them with the last two bands. Maybe I’m missing some other bands, too !!

[@superdown2009]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but Cozy Powell played drums on Cinderella's Long Cold Winter album. How'd they pull that off? But you can totally hear Cozy on that album..

[@Kevinhamradio]

My guess is that the Guthrie Govan guitar solo that Martin Popoff was referring to is the song "Drive Home" from Steven Wilson's "The Raven that Refused to Sing." Am I right?

[@GrantTregellas]

I’m sure it is. I don’t remember the “wrong note” though. Never noticed it. As far as I know that was a one take improvised solo, so no way of re-doing it.

[@MartinPopoff]

@@GrantTregellas Yes, it is - excellent. I wanna go hear it. There DEFINITELY is the notorious wrong one note.

[@GrantTregellas]

@@MartinPopoff I found an "isolated guitar" version now. There are actually more than one candidate for a wrong note when you hear it that close. ;)

[@Kevinhamradio]

Geez- I never noticed the wrong note either! Will have to check it out again.

[@kikiki4592]

Brian Tichy is my pick. He elevates everyone artist/group he plays with.

[@RobsRogues]

i gotta go with Eric Singer. Lita Ford, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Badlands, Paul Stanley KISS, Brian May, Queen, Ronnie Montrose, Avantasia

[@robbiecube6107]

Carmine & Vinnie Appice - Countless bands. Everyone owns at least one album with an Appice! Tony Newman - Sounds Inc., May Blitz, Three Man Army, Bowie, Boxer, Jeff Beck Group. Clem Burke - Blondie, Chequered Past, Romantics, Dramarama, Empty Hearts, Plimsouls, Fleshtones, The Ramones (as Elvis Ramone). Chris Slade - Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, Love Sculpture, The Firm, Asia, Uriah Heep.

[@johansoderberg6546]

I missed the weather report. Nothing going on on that front?

[@IraSiegel]

Awesome episode, thank you.

[@SuperStrik9]

James Murphy is the first name that comes to my mind. Dude has played with Death, Obituary, Testament, Cancer, Gorguts, Steve Morse, Nevermore and tons of other bands.

[@Gregbaltzer]

James Murphy, Gene Hoglan, John Tempesta, and Dave Lombardo are the guys who come to mind for me

[@robunish9233]

Guitarist-Waddy Wachtel Drummer-Carmine Appice... Appice was founder or co-founder of a few bands.... but his resume' of various artists/albums/tours he played on is crazy.

[@DavysFlicks]

Pete, you pronounced "Govan" perfectly. Ask Steven Reid, it's an area in Glasgow. ;)

[@sspbrazil]

Simon Phillips is a great call Martin.

[@jazzpunk]

I knew Phillips from his Fusion & Toto tenure...did not realize he played on Townsend's stuff & those Hard Rock albums.

[@sspbrazil]

@@jazzpunk yeah, he’s played on a lot of stuff, he played with Phil Manzanera’s 801 band when he was only 19, check out “801 Live’, that’s him at 19!

[@jazzpunk]

@@sspbrazil Again, stuff I am not up on. Thanks!

[@sspbrazil]

@@jazzpunk you’re welcome!

[@jazzpunk]

@@sspbrazil Digging their take on "Tomorrow Never Knows". Cool!

[@mathewsandford3796]

Prairie Prince of the Tubes. Also a hired gun - and a spectacular drummer!

[@mathewsandford3796]

@@RA-VEN8 Yes. He was a founding member of Journey. I always forget.

[@michaeleaster1815]

35:32 Minor timeline error: Vai played for Alcatrazz before DLR. But the low-hanging fruit here is the 1986 movie, Crossroads. Vai played Jack Butler, who was literally the hired gun for the devil! The ending guitar duel (esp. Eugene's Trick Bag) is fabulous and comes to mind of any guitar fan from that era. (I disagree with most of Martin's take but that is another story.)

[@wernermoritz882]

Drummer Josh Freese played in or with: A Perfect Circle, Paramore, Nine Inch Nails, Devo, The Vandals, Sting, The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Guns N' Roses, Ween, Weezer, the Desert Sessions, Mötley Crüe, Sublime with Rome, Evanescence, Slash, Infectious Grooves, Suicidal Tendencies, Dweezil Zappa, Juliana Hatfield, Wayne Kramer, Tracy Bonham, Danny Elfman, Mike Ness, Chris Cornell, Rob Zombie, Kelly Clarkson, The Dwarves, Queens of the Stone Age, Miley Cyrus, Filter, Katy Perry, Joe Cocker, Bruce Springsteen and *drumroll* John Sykes ; ) the list goes on and on…

[@keithleeuwen877]

wow !

[@docdeens4030]

Thanks for mentioning Tommy Aldridge, I never have thought he got the credit he deserved

[@bengthertzman9918]

Drummers in addition to those you mentioned Jim Keltner and Steve Gadd comes to my mind. Two of the best drummers ever that have played with "everybody". Dave Mattacks have also played with lot of artists. Guitarplayers on a lot of records: Greg Leisz, John Jorgensen, Steve Lukather, Chris Spedding, Lee Ritenour, Albert Lee etc. When you talk about bassplayers don´t forget Bob Daisley; with Mungo Jerry, Ozzy, Uriah Heep, Rainbow, Gary Moore etc. And what about Carol Kaye, she have played on 10.000 tracks....

[@chiragchittar4179]

Fantastic video guys! Drive home is I think the Guthrie solo you are looking for. Some really cool picks both of you. My picks Drums: John tempesta Vinnie Colaiuta Hannes Grossmann Steve Gadd Richard Christy Guitars James Murphy Christian muenzner Al pitreli Daryl steurmer Per Nilsson

[@stevepoleri7604]

I’m not sure if the list below qualifies has “hired gun” or just session work. Jeff Beck has played on a ton of other artist’s albums. Duane Allman. I might be wrong but I heard that Bun E Carlos has played on albums where he was uncredited. Particularly on some hair metals bands in the 80’s.

[@ronbo11]

Of course, Jimmy Page was a session player before he joined the Yardbirds. He worked with a ton of UK acts back in the mid-60's. Probably, his most well known was his guitar work for "With a Little Help from My Hands" by Joe Cocker. Drummer B.J. Wilson, who later got his fame from Procol Harum, also played on that recording.

[@stevepoleri7604]

@@ronbo11 I believe Page played lead guitar on Tom Jones It’s Not Unusual.

[@neilmiller2779]

Deen Castronovo, for his amazing backing/occasional lead vocals more than his drumming, which is pretty amazing already

[@robertparks7233]

The fart house,can you smell what Pete and Martin are cooking!

[@metaldams78]

They can do a Terence and Phillip like on South Park. Works even better because Martin’s Canadian.

[@sjwill1956]

Hey Pete that other guitar player in James Gang was Canadian Domenic Troiano (RIP) who did lots of session work and had several bands before JG and was the last player in the Guess Who , solo albums. producer etc .. and in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame .....started with Ronnie Hawkins after Levon helm and the Hawks (Robbie Robertson) left ......Caught him live in around 78 @ a local bar, friendly guy joined us for a beer.. no big ego

[@MartyMurray]

Man, I sure do love Smallcreep's Day and those Pete Townshend solo albums. Brilliant records, all of them.

[@metalstorm7506]

Martin, speaking of drummers, what do you think about Mark Zonder? He is an amazing performer and he has been in countless projects from all over the place - from power metal ( his first and strongest love - Warlord with Bill Tsamis(RIP)) to progressive metal (Fates Warning’s Parallels, and several other albums afterwards), to some country music projects … Btw, a several hundred ears back he played in Graham Bonnet’s solo band. He is playing on a small drum kit with and when he plays metal, he behaves as a jazz musician and frankly - I love him a lot.

[@metalstorm7506]

* he played with graham bonnet around five or six years ago, but my autocorrect keeps putting me in awkward situations

[@MartinPopoff]

Of course - monster drummer.

[@parishofrock2963]

All my drummer choices were covered by Martin, so I’m going to focus on guitarists which seem to work with lots of acts : Bob Kulick Bruce Kulick Brian Robertson Jack Blades Mick Ronson Neil Schon.

[@GalaxyRover1020]

Rick Derringer... He's even playing the guitar solo on Alice Cooper's " Under My Wheels" from his "Killer" album.

[@stuartwexelbaum9070]

I think you have to include Duane Allman (Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Cowboy) to name a few and Jimmy Page who did a lot of 60's sessions in the UK..Those of 2 of my faves..Tony Levin of course as well rates...

[@g-pa-Rok-n-Tok]

Yes Martin! Simon came in and Slays for Priest! That opened the door for Les Binks to come in and work his magic! 🥁

[@kevmaher8988]

Dave Mattacks (drums) and Mel Collins (saxes) have both appeared on several albums

[@purpletemple1]

Cozy's "Hit" was a 45rpm called "Dance with the Devil".

[@mahogany174]

I think Butch went into a full sulk on that Deep Purple show but he’s pretty outspoken and I’m sure he will bounce back!😂😂😂

[@davej.meister5421]

I think the late "Big Man" Clarence Clemons would definitely qualify. Not only played with the boss, but played sax on Michael Stanley Band's "Heartland" album, along with Aretha Franklin, Twisted Sister, Southside Johnny, Greg Lake, Janis Ian, Gloria Estefan, Todd Rundgren, The Four Tops, Joe Cocker, Little Steven, Nils Lofgren, Great White, Luther Vandross, Lady Gaga, Jerry Garcia, Roy Orbison, Joan Armatrading, and even more.

[@crossroader71]

Tommy Bolin comes to my mind, he played on many great albums by Zephyr, James Gang, Billy Cobham and Deep Purple..and never stayed too long! Mike Pinera is an another one, he played with Blues Image, Iron Butterfly and Ramatam..and he even formed a second Cactus called New Cactus Band.

[@Katzeninsel1]

Bobby Rondinelli comes to my mind. Was in Sabbath and BÖC! Other stations were Rainbow, Doro, Quiet Riot and at the moment Axel Rudi Pell.

[@MartinPopoff]

Bobby is an excellent choice - one of the coolest things he ever did was The Lizards with Randy Pratt.

[@lateramae]

Simon Wright's sledge hammer drumming gave AC/DC more of an 80s hard rock sound (very different from Phil's drumming, of course).

[@ronaldsmith1484]

Tommy Aldridge plays drums on Vinnie Moore's first solo album Mind's Eye

[@andrehb]

would be cool to do a "producer" version of this -- if only to have a discussion about Martin Birch and his peerless metal discography

[@martinfranco3716]

Martin is indeed the king of producers.

[@fourseasons4105]

1. Allan Holdsworth 2. Mel Collins 3. Robert Fripp 4. Ansley Dunbar 5. Cozy Powell 6. Steve DiGiorgio 7. Mikael Akerfeldt (very well known for Opeth but not as much for his countless collaborations) 8. Tony Levin 9. Bob Daisley 10. Jaco Pastorius

[@matsetizar65]

Lee sklar probably holds the world record for this.

[@chrismoyse3529]

Thrall’s solo on Crossing the lIne with Stomu Yamashta live is immense

[@iluvj50]

For drummers I submit Gary Mallaber. From Van Morrison and Steve Miller to Eddie Money and Springsteen - among countless others - his incredible feel has been heard by millions and deserves a big nod.

[@ronbo11]

Great catch there! He's got a very impressive CV.

[@hellojimmypage]

I guess we could add Blackmore and Page to the list, since they did a bunch of sessions in the 60s, remaining uncredited sometimes. By the time they formed their own bands they were already proficient players.

[@rite-note1702]

Simon Phillips drumming on Roger Glover's Elements album is outstanding, everything from jazz style to rock and at times as hard hitting as John Bonham. He literally makes this album. Also he is amazing on Duncan Browne's The Wild Places and on Phil Manzanera's Listen Now. Truly a drummer extraordinaire.

[@mathewsandford3796]

Agreed. And if you're into flashy stuff, his drumming on The Lake and Music from the Balcony by Mike Oldfield is quite amazing (big and bombastic).

[@davidmomberg8208]

That Guthrie Govan song is on "Drive Home" off of the Raven.

[@MrJericholic]

Not so much a studio guy but more a live fill in is guitarist Howie Simon. Has performed with Stryper, Tesla, Winger, Nelson, Scrap Metal, Jeff Scott Soto, Alcatrazz. Hes not well known but is very in demand

[@erictenbus2741]

All the Best Cowboys also one of my favorite albums of all time. Totally underrated. White City also a fave. Simon Phillips is a great pick.

[@pauladams9287]

Great shirt Pete. I actually have a Futurama shirt

[@tomfisher2103]

From a guitarist standpoint Ronnie Wood, one of my favorite musicians, Jeff Beck, Faces,Rolling Stones, and a few others.

[@jamesthompson2804]

Jason Bonham also had another band that almost no one noticed…Motherland. They did one album, “Peace 4 Me”. Marti Frederiksen was the singer/co-guitarist.

[@FundamentalsUK]

Drive home is the Guthrie amazing solo on Raven

[@breakaleg10]

Ray Cooper and Leland Sklaar are the first coming to mind for me

[@jazzpunk]

Mention Sklar & one needs to mention Russ Kunkel, as well.

[@jazzpunk]

Is a "Hired Gun" a sessioneer (Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Jay Graydon)? Or is it someone hired to do a tour (Tom Scott, Kenny Aronoff)? Or is it someone hired to be "in-the-band-but-not-really" (Daryll Jones, Buckethead)? Or all the above?

[@747jono]

Remember having that Deep Purple Last album in Japan on vinyl. Correct Pete Tommy Bolin was very much edited due to him having taken drugs the night before& falling asleep on his arm for 8 hours. A very short album to only 44 minutes.

[@Gedsparrow81]

The song by Steven Wilson Is Drive Home.

[@BrendonSnyder]

One of the best hired guns is vocalist Jizzy Pearl who has played with his band Love/Hate, then joined LA Guns, Followed by Ratt, then Quiet Riot. And he’s done other work as well. But those are the big ones.

[@RandyDubin]

Cozy Powell (RIP) was one of those

[@bmartin2112]

My vote is Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, DEVO, The Offspring, etc)

[@MrTarkus1]

Pat Thrall also was a touring guitarist with Stomu Yamashta (1976-ish). Together with Al Di Meola. Check that out!

[@alberthoffman3418]

Guthrie Govan is fantastic on the Asia America live album. It is also worth checking out the GPS album. He is an absolute monster on that album

[@h.m.7218]

Mickael McDonald was great as vocal hired gun with Steely Dan.

[@scottmyers9360]

Jimmy Herring...stepoed in for Jerry Garcia in the Dead, Duane Allman in ABB and Michael Houser in Widespread Panic.

[@troycleek7394]

Ok. I just got to the end of this one and u do have more coming on this topic. Tim Owen's deserves a mention I believe. Very powerful traditional metal voice.

[@ArcangelofRock]

Standouts for me: Vocalist: Glenn Hughes - Purple,Sabbath,Black Country Communion,Dead Daises. Guitarist: Doug Aldrich -Lion,Dio,WhiteSnake. Drummer: Anysley Dunbar - Zappa,Jefferson Starship,Journey. Bassist: Tony Franklin - Blue Murder,Pat Travers,Rated X. ALL Great@ their respective art of choice!!!

[@dusty3913]

The Steven Wilson/Guthrie Goven song you're thinking of is "Drive Home" I believe.

[@carlsalazar4490]

I’m not sure if Larry Carlton counts. He’s played on a lot of records but didn’t really tour with many people. Long live the ES-335.

[@MartyMurray]

I saw Pat Travers play live a few times. The last time I remember was at a smaller club here in the Falls, with Foghat. Mars Cowling was on the bass - an awesome bassist! I don't know if Tommy was on the drums. I think he was. I remember a small guy with bushy blonde hair who was just amazing. They put on a fine show. Pat always put on a fine show, but that night he made a big mistake, insisting on headlining over Foghat. Foghat blew the roof off the place, and then when Pat came out he was pissed that half of the crowd had left. Well, that was your choice buddy. Here in the Niagara area, the golden horseshoe, he was a familiar sight, playing here all the time. People around here never saw him as an arena act, like Triumph or Saga, or some of the others later became. You wanted a good night of bluesy rock, you went to see Pat, but there were a dozen other bands doing that style of music around here. And the other thing about Pat is that he was never very personable. His attitude was always "I'm the rock star and you guys aren't. You're the audience." You never saw him come out after a show to talk with people or sign autographs or anything like that. The guys in Foghat were all hanging out with the crowd after the show, watching Pat play. I was shocked to almost walk right into Rod Price. And right next to him was Dave Peverett, and I looked at them with my mouth agape and they both just laughed, and I just gave them a thumbs up and a smile! Max Webster would hang with people, and a lot of those other bands. Pat had this wall up, and it didn't help him out.

[@micolsen8895]

34:19 ....E L Powell would be the one time I witnessed Cozy live.

[@steverinhop]

Is the mic Martin has in front of him just a prop? Or maybe his computer is using the built in mic. Because when he holds up a record or cd it suppresses his voice and it shouldn't if the mic we see is working

[@MartinPopoff]

Bit of a mystery. I indeed have my camera plugged in, so that's camera and mic. We know that. When Pantheon has me do my podcast, they want me to unplug that. Pure the mic. So I THINK for Pete's show, we are getting a mix of both.

[@thomasbeck2934]

Nick Virgilio is beginning to fall into this class. 👍🏻

[@janerikmellesdal3868]

Listen to speak of the devil. Incredible drumming by aldridge

[@donbrown9215]

My two favorites are Doyle bramhall 2, Paul carrack

[@theheepster]

MIKE PORTNOY drums by Adrenaline Mob, Transatlantic, Yellow Matter Custard, Flying Colors, The Winery Dogs, Liquid Tension Experiment, Metal Allegiance, Sons of Apollo, the Neal Morse Band and s.o. All the Toto musisicans.

[@troycleek7394]

Great picks. John 5 comes to mind too. This topic could use another episode or two.

[@MartinPopoff]

Excellent choice. Damn. LOVE that guy.

[@Drumdude74]

Joe Satriani - Greg Kihn Band, Joe Satriani, Deep Purple, G3, Chickenfoot etc. Bob Kulick - Studio stuff with Kiss, Lou Reed, Meatloaf, Balance, The Skull etc. Bobby Rock - Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Nelson, Rare Earth, Slaughter, Alcatrazz etc. Eric Singer - Lita Ford, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Badlands, Brian May, Gary Moore, Kiss Chris Slade - Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Firm, Tom Jones, AC/DC, Asia etc.

[@tylermorrison7051]

Gregg Bissonette. Played with Maynard Ferguson, David Lee Roth, Spinal Tap, Ringo Starr, etc.

[@beastLVX]

You should do an episode where some of the Hudson Valley Squares meets some of the Contrarians. Would be most interesting.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

2:42 - guest appearance from Martin PUPoff.

[@ronbo11]

Simon Phillips drummed excellently on the 1980 Jeff Beck album, "There & Back".

[@Miler97487]

- Curt Cress (Orange Peel, Atlantis, Passport, Curt Cress Clan, Triumvirat, Saga, too many more to mention). If it's German and from the 1970s or later there's a chance Curt Cress has played on it. I may be over exaggerating but he's literally appeared on hundreds of recordings.

[@purpletemple1]

Jason Bonham: I also really like the "Motherland" album (PEace 4 Me). Excellent record!