Buzz Cuts: A Look back from Buzz Knight Media -From Photographer James Fuller, to Raine Maida, Chris Young and Maoli-Best Music Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to capture the essence of legendary musicians through the lens of a camera? Join host Buzz Knight in this captivating episode of takin' a walk as he welcomes renowned photographer James Fuller, who shares his remarkable journey of photographing iconic artists like Bruce Springsteen. Fuller’s stories are not just about images; they are about the moments that define music history. He reflects on the serendipity of being in the right place at the right time and how his early work with Springsteen became a cornerstone of his career.

As the conversation unfolds, Buzz Knight dives deep into the pressures of excellence that come with capturing the essence of such legendary musicians. Fuller’s meticulous approach to his craft shines through, especially when he discusses the intricate process behind publishing his book, Spirit in the Light. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about music history, photography, and the art of storytelling. The evolution of music photography is explored, alongside the unique tales behind some of Fuller's most memorable shots.

But that’s not all! Buzz Knight also brings insights from musicians like Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace who was on Music Saved Me with Lynn Hoffman and Chris Young on Takin A Walk Nashville with Sarah Harralson, who share their own artistic journeys and the deeper meanings behind their music. The intersection of music, photography, and storytelling creates an enriching tapestry that showcases how these artists convey their passions through their crafts.

Whether you’re a fan of classic rock history, indie music journeys, or simply interested in the stories behind albums, this episode of takin' a walk offers a wealth of music history insights. Discover how iconic songs are born, the emotional healing that music brings, and the cultural impact of these legendary musicians. Join us as we walk through the vibrant landscape of music and photography, exploring the creative journeys of those who shape our musical heritage.

Don’t miss this enlightening Buzz Cuts episode of Buzz Knight’s podcast, where every conversation is a step into the heart of music history. Tune in now and immerse yourself in the stories behind the music that has defined generations!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Taking a Walk.

Speaker 2 (00:01):
Hey, it's Buzznight and welcome to another buzz cut, where
I serve up the best moments from this week across
Buzz Night media productions. Whether it's a rock legend on
Taking a Walk, a country stars breakthrough on music Save Me,
or a comedian's origin story on Comedy Save Me, I'm
giving you the highlights that hit hardest. Let's dive in.

(00:22):
James Fuller, Welcome to the Taking a Walk Podcast.

Speaker 3 (00:26):
Thanks, it's great to be here.

Speaker 2 (00:28):
So we've had a few photographers of rock on the
Taking a Walk. We had a couple of visits with
our dear friend, the great Henry Dilts, who's an amazing
photographer without question, Elliott Landy as well. I don't know
if you're familiar with Elliott, but had Elliott on and

(00:49):
Lynn Goldsmeth actually too, yeah at her on. So when
you think about your style and what people can look
forward to seeing in your beautiful book Spirit in the Light,
how would you define your style?

Speaker 3 (01:03):
Well, I think I was in the right place at
the right time that Springsteen was pretty much unknown these
years that I photographed him, and so I could get
quite close, usually front row. At one point the manager
Mike Capelli even sent me up on stage. I was
taking pictures up there behind all the equipment and all

(01:24):
the wires and all that going on, and then suddenly
I was grabbed by two roadies and thrown off stage.
They said to me, Bruce doesn't want anybody on stage
when he's up there. But you know Bruce is you know,
his quest for excellence really put pressure on me. When
I was thinking about bringing out this book. I didn't

(01:44):
want to do something that was less than the best
I could do, and so I spent a lot of
time and a lot of money getting everything done just right.
So I felt a little bit like Bruce and that,
you know, I wanted it to be as good as
it could possibly be.

Speaker 4 (01:58):
Music saved Punglin Hull, and today music save me. We
are sitting down with rain Mada, the voice behind our
Lady piece. Was there a specific like aha moment when
you realize that music could be more than just entertainment
and fun?

Speaker 1 (02:14):
Yeah, I mean that's a great question. I it's funny
like my first concert ever was Van Halen in nineteen
eighty four on that nineteen eighty four tour, and it
was wild, like it was I got hot. You know,
it was the first time I'd been to a rock
and roll concert like that in an arena. You know,
there was a lot of pot smoking go on, so
I got like second very high. The show was phenomenal,

(02:37):
like David Roth had a knived and he's jumping around
on stage. It was it was so entertaining that I
walked away. I was like, oh my goodness, I never
knew I never knew me and Van Halen was kind
of that kind of band. But then about I think
about six weeks later, I saw Peter Gabriel and it
was so different. You know, it was like this. It

(03:00):
was as musical, but it was it wasn't entertainment. It
wasn't and I don't want to say it was serious,
but he spoke about like Amnesty International, and he spoke
about green peace, and he talked about just things that
really mattered to him personally, and it was like this
really amazing global view that it really made this difference

(03:22):
to me in terms of there is entertainment, which is
amazing because I love Ben Halen, but there also was
this more kind of like consciousness towards music that could
thought it was preachy, but it was like you could
have this platform as well that went beyond music, and
so that was kind of like a ha moment for
me for sure.

Speaker 2 (03:43):
Taking a walk Nashville Podcast with singer songwriter Sarah Harrelson.

Speaker 5 (03:47):
Join me today as they have a conversation with Chris Young. Chris,
congrats again till the Last One Dies is out? And
you co produced this song with Andy Cher And what
was it like going through the production process of this song?
What was your vision for it?

Speaker 6 (04:06):
Yeah, I would see you would have to ask him
and me at the same time. Since we had co
produce this, Like I took all my gear down for
any of the studio nerds out there, my Block two
fifty one, my ten seventy three Vintage, and my CO
and B and recorded in his own studio all the
vocals for this. We used the same band the entire time.

(04:28):
I was so grateful for those guys for doing all
of the sessions and actually being able to have like
one cohesive band, because I haven't done that in a
long time. Normally it's sort of like piecemeal as you're
going through the process of making a record. It was
really really cool making this record with Andy. He's such

(04:49):
a good dude. Like at one point when we were
doing the vocals, I walked out of his house and
his wife was filming his kids and they were making
an action movie in the in the front yard of
their house. So it was just a very much dig
in make the record we wanted to make, and we

(05:12):
had the time to do it. You can't say it's, oh,
this is the best record I've ever made, that's my
favorite or ever. They gets said a lot, but I
would say it is one of my favorite things that.

Speaker 2 (05:25):
I've ever known. I only welcome to the Taking a
Walk podcast, my friend.

Speaker 5 (05:29):
Thank you for having me.

Speaker 6 (05:30):
Man.

Speaker 2 (05:30):
So, for people who might be discovering your music for
the first time, how do you describe what you do?

Speaker 7 (05:37):
It's a that's a great question. It's just a mixture, man,
of my lifestyle, my culture.

Speaker 6 (05:45):
You know.

Speaker 7 (05:46):
I come from Hawaii. There is you know, we have
this island way of living, you know, and so reggae
music is very big there. And but the style of
life I live at home is very Countrylike I fell
in love with country music for a long time, you know,
and I've been doing it for a while now. But

(06:06):
it's just a mixture of country and storytelling mixed with
the style of reggae music.

Speaker 2 (06:13):
That's this week's Buzz Cut. If you want the full conversations,
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of the best stories in music and comedy. Keep on Walking.