Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Music:Music Interviews
Proudly brandishing the moniker of "Guitar Nerd", Pete Thorn is among the most revered guitarists on the interwebs, where his reviews and how-to videos garner thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram. Pete built his guitar reputation as a go-to session guitar guy with famed producer Linda Perry in LA and also spent years on the road with the likes of Chris Cornell, Don Henly, Melissa Etheridge, Jewell, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and others. Greg and Pete get into the gear AND the gristle!
1:13 - What’s this about playing guitar in a vampire musical in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
3:29 - Getting out of the house to play, perform, or travel as the pandemic winds down
6:14 - The Pete Thorn signature guitar from Suhr Guitars, and gear acquisition during the pandemic
9:13 - Pete’s interest in love with recording and audio production, and the delicate intricacies of performing live with backing tracks
31:14 - Growing up in Canada, and moving to Los Angeles to attend the Guitar Institute
40:16 - Pete’s early influences, and how his taste evolved over time
46:10 - Pete’s gear, then and now
57:50 - Thoughts on being a session player
63:06 - The near future for Pete, and all that he has planned
Total Length: 71:08
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