No one gets to be a world-famous musician overnight. You need to be dedicated to your craft, open to learning new things, and willing to collaborate with others.
Kenny Aronoff, world-class drummer, influential keynote speaker, and best-selling author joins us in this episode. Kenny shares his journey from growing up in a small town to playing the drums for big names in the music industry. He also talks about his numerous ventures and how he stays on top of it all. We hear some great stories about music legends, learn what it takes to be at the top of your game, and get inspired to fight for what we want.
Tune in to this episode and get inspired by Kenny's colorful life!
Three Reasons Why You Should Listen to This Episode:
- Discover what it's like to work with several major figures in the music industry!
- Kenny shares his experiences playing the drums for John Mellencamp, the BoDeans, and many more.
- Learn the importance of understanding who you are and why you are here.
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- Connect with Kenny: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
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- Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business by Kenny Aronoff: Hardcover | Audiobook
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- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
- Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo and Donal Logue
Episode Highlights
[02:50] How Kenny Started Playing the Drums
- Kenny grew up in a small rural town in Massachusetts. When he was 10 years old, he saw The Beatles on TV.
- This experience showed Kenny the purpose of his life: he wanted to play music in a band.
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