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March 15, 2025 96 mins

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Drummer, composer and producer Rick Marotta discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include;
Steve Gadd, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner, Mike Garson, Brethrin, Allie Willis, David Bowie, David Spinozza, John Lennon, Elvin Jones, Joe Testa, Yamaha Groove Night, Frank Ippolito's Drum Shop, Yamaha Drums, Hip Gig drumset, Takashi “Hagi” Hagiwara, Deliverance, Everybody Loves Raymond, Hello! Hi! How Are You?,  and why Luther Vandross ate the last piece of cheese at Bearsville in Woodstock, NY!

*Special appearance by Christine Marotta.

Recorded at Vineyard West in Encino, CA March 2025.

Rick Marotta photo by Tom Caltabiano.

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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.

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