Truetone Lounge | Kenny Greenberg

Kenny Greenberg is equal parts session man, producer, songwriter, and touring pro. In our Truetone Lounge interview, we look at his multi-faceted career, and how he has continued to make his mark in Music City since his arrival in 1978. Along the way, Greenberg shows his appreciation for Richard Bennett and Tony Brown, two Nashville heavyweights who had a weighty impact on his career, and how his session work with Kenny Chesney eventually resulted in him playing live with him in stadiums across the USA. He also shares some important playing concepts, and how he navigates the give and take of playing with another guitarist in the studio. We close out with Kenny covering some of his main guitars, amps, and pedals that he uses both live and in the studio.

[@qzunie]

Would love to see the next interview with Dann Huf! He has been a major influence in today’s country an 90’s country.

[@TruetoneFX]

Working on Huff. Zac

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Yes, Dan Huff please!

[@chrislestermusic]

Dann Huff would be great! He is a monster player, producer and singer. I listen to Giant at least once a week. I miss his singing. He was a great vocalist and really a shame he doesn’t do it any more.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I watched another video interview with Kenny that he did for Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown and between that and this interview it's like going to guitar school. Kenny is just a king of a guy, all killer and no filler as they say with his gear and playing technique. Here is a guy who got some breaks but has soaked everything up like a sponge and made his own thing out of it. So happy for him and his success in the music biz. I had no idea he was married to Ashley Cleveland. His guitar with her voice...i have to check that out! Thanks so much Zac, you hit a homerun......AGAIN!

[@TruetoneFX]

Between the Premier Guitar video that is more gear oriented, and ours, I think you get a good picture of Kenny. Zac

[@joeiscoffee]

Another great hour not wasted. Especially like to give a thumbs up for including the Reggie Young tribute. And yes he is the great session player of all time.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you! We had to include that segment. I was so glad the cameras were still running when he said that! Zac

[@brian91145]

Please get Tom Bukovac on! that would be wonderful

[@jeffhebert9643]

Kenny is the real deal...became a fan after Premier Guitars rig rundown of him....best rig rundown to date . I've watched it numerous times...he's a super cool guy and a huge talent .

[@TruetoneFX]

Agreed! Thanks for watching. Zac

[@tacmason]

Yes we Love Kenny and Ashley-great show Zac !!!

[@luteboyslim]

Great interview! Thank you Kenny, Zac, and Truetone....

[@TruetoneFX]

You are welcome! Zac

[@trinityflow]

These are amazing interviews. Thanks!

[@TruetoneFX]

You are so welcome! Zac

[@jerryramosbass7913]

Awesome!!!!

[@grahamdeatcher8607]

Hello Zac, another great interview with a great player.Thank you for asking all the questions we all want to ask.Looking forward to the next one already !! Graham

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you! Zac

[@BillDutton]

Another winner! I always look forward to these.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you, Bill. Zac

[@roberthdahlquist]

That little snippet at the end about Reggie Young was a nice touch to close on.

[@stevehorvath9589]

Thank you Zac for another great interview. I caught on to Kenny when seeing him on an old TV show out of Nashville called "The Road"? He was with his wife as well as Michael Rhodes and I've followed their musical involvements since. And thanks for bringing up his Yamaha hollow bodies!

[@TruetoneFX]

I remember that show! And they had Lee Roy Parnell's song of the same name as the theme song. Zac

[@herringbone72]

Great job as always Zac. Lots of interesting info with Kenny. Thank you for bringing these interviews to us. RSG

[@TruetoneFX]

You are very welcome. Zac

[@colinbradley1366]

Once again, a fascinating interview with a musical titan Zac - well done. So very nice to hear Kenny's acknowledgements about my pal RB too! Thanks for another great vid.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks, Colin. Richard is a fantastic player, producer, and person. Zac

[@smokinop]

A great interview! What a humble guy.

[@TruetoneFX]

I loved how he gave credit to Richard Bennett and Tony Brown for their help. Zac

[@smokinop]

Would love to see y'all do a Richard Bennett show! Kevin

[@randallturner7176]

Very good interview! Really enjoyed that! Greenberg's Great!

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@335gc]

Great interview

[@alkleinmd]

Huge fan of your playing........please consider making a Jimmy Hall and the Prisoners of Love record or another Fortunate Sons record!!

[@mwrable]

Great as always! 👍

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks. Zac

[@marknorris3769]

great interview

[@michaelgay278]

Great interview! Thanks Please please get Tom Bokovac on the show!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you. Here is one George Gruhn did with Buk. gruhnguitars.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-tom-bukovac

[@dr2675]

LOVE IT!!!

[@TruetoneFX]

THANK YOU!! Zac

[@Billywagner22]

Great job Zac!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you, Billy. Bob Weil, Jamie Rowe, and Dana Weaver make it happen. Zac

[@dongentry8645]

Kenny is awesome! I love his, tone, musical approach and confidence when he plays. He has the great ability to come up with interesting guitar parts and plays what the song needs. He doesn't over play in live performances. I saw him on CMT with his wife Ashley Cleveland years ago and often search and watch KZbin videos of his performances.

[@Vern859]

Zac Great interview... 👋

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you

[@KENMAN1357]

Excellent interview with Kenny Greenberg. Been a fan of his playing for a long time. Any shows planned for the week of Nov 18 - 25? Great show as always Zac.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks! We may release another new episode in 2-weeks. Zac

[@jeffmcleod2855]

As usual, superb interview. I haven't seen a bad one yet. I'd love to have hung out with Johnny Paycheck too, bet that was a trip. Next suggestion for a new one... mentioned by Kenny himself - JT Corenflos. JT seems to be much more elusive, but he has played some killer stuff.

[@TruetoneFX]

Great idea! Zac

[@TheJP3]

When he said he was playing a Deluxe, was it a tweed deluxe? Also, Kenny Greenberg is a boss, and your show is great.

[@TruetoneFX]

Yes

[@TheJP3]

@@TruetoneFX Man, that custom overdrive + tweed deluxe is an UNBELIEVABLE sound. I play a strat through a tweed deluxe all the time, and I think that custom overdrive would usurp my Timmy! If you guys ever make those again, I wanna be on the list!

[@michaelgranka7904]

How about an interview with Kenny Vaughan ????

[@TruetoneFX]

Hopefully soon!

[@corndog1001]

What was that Leslie simulator ?

[@TruetoneFX]

Yes

[@andyc5729]

H&K Rotosphere

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Ugliest logo I've ever seen but a lot of people seem to be playing those Russ Pahl guitars. Kenny seems like a very cool guy.

[@TruetoneFX]

Very cool guy. Thanks, Grant. Zac

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Great work as always Zac. Love your interview style..