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December 23, 2024 40 mins

In this debut episode of I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: Stories My Father Told Me, we dive into the origins of Bob Bender's incredible journey in the music industry. Join me as I sit down with my father to explore how a little boy with a big dream discovered his passion for music at a young age.

We’ll uncover the moments that sparked his love for the craft, the challenges he faced breaking into the industry, and the key lessons that shaped his career spanning five decades. This intimate conversation sheds light on the roots of a man who not only lived his dreams but also inspired countless others to pursue their own.

Get ready for a heartfelt and inspiring start to the series, filled with laughter, wisdom, and the magic of music that transcends generations.

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, Stories My Father Told Me is the creation of Erin Fitzwater for Facing West LLC in affiliation with Lotta Dogs Productions LLC. 

Executive Producers are Erin Fitzwater & Bob Bender.

This show was recorded at Music Dog Studios in Nashville TN

This show is copyrighted. No portion of the podcast can be reproduced without the written permission of the producers, management, &/or their respective production companies.

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