He’s been a musician for over 50 years. He’s played with just about everyone in the rock genre, as you’ll hear Brian list his accomplishments. He’s one of the most respected and beloved bassists. His story is amazing. This week we welcome the legendary Rudy Sarzo.
This episode feels like a classic issue of Playboy, minus the pictorials. We’ve got Playmates, Miss January 96 and Miss March 09, we’ve got music, there’s some politics, religion, pop culture and lots of humor. Before we get into Rudy’s incredible journey to the top of the music charts, Brian asks Rudy about his involvement with “Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp”. Rudy has been super busy lately, as you’ll hear, but gives a great description of what the camp entails. If you ever want to get a great gift for the music fan in your life, you should check out rockcamp.com.
Rudy grew up in Havana, Cuba in the 1950’s. Remember the name Fidel Castro? Rudy was there at the start of the revolution on January 1st, 1959. Rudy even tells us the depiction of that event, in The Godfather II, was pretty accurate. He watched it from his window. Rudy’s family got out in 1961, and ended up in Florida before moving to New Jersey, which gets a “heeey” from Jenn. Rudy had just turned 13 when President Kennedy was assassinated and gives details about what life was like for the Holidays in 1963. Then, just a few months later, Rudy along with most of America, was struck by the music thunderbolt, The Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Rudy’s life was forever changed as you’ll hear in Part 2 with our favorite bassist so you’ll just have to tune in. Get ready for some Metal Health...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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