This week, we sit down with Stan Bush, the Grammy-winning rocker whose anthems fueled everything from Transformers: The Movie to Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and beyond. With classics like The Touch, Dare, Fight to Survive, and Never Surrender, Bush’s music became the battle cry of underdogs and heroes across decades of pop culture.
In this conversation, Stan opens up about:
- The early spark that shaped his signature uplifting sound.
- Writing The Touch and its enduring legacy in Transformers and beyond.
- Scoring the rise of Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport and Kickboxer.
- Collaborating with legends like Jonathan Cain, Jim Vallance, and Paul Stanley.
- Revisiting cult classics with tracks like Thunder in Your Heart and The ’80s.
- Keeping the fire alive with modern anthems like Stand or Fall and Born to Win.
From movie marathons to gym playlists, Stan Bush’s songs remain the soundtrack of resilience and triumph. Tune in and rediscover why his music still makes us believe we’ve got the touch.
Stay in touch with all things Stan Bush and grab a copy of his new album here: https://stanbush.com/
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