112 - DAVID ELLEFSON & JEFF YOUNG: Megadeth Days, Kings of Thrash & Mixing 80s Records

Garza sits down in-person with David Ellefson & Jeff Young. Catch them on tour playing Megadeth classics with KINGS OF THRASH. https://www.kingsofthrash.com SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Stolen Gear Scare 02:26 - Breaking In Your Guitars & Amps 04:14 - Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple & Creating “Moments” on Stage 09:40 - Kiss, Pink Floyd & Pyro 12:15 - David Growing Up in Minnesota, Starting to Play Bass 17:35 - Jeff’s Techniques 19:12 - Jeff Moving to Hollywood to Attend Musician’s Institute & Pursue Music 24:25 - Van Halen & Michael Anthony 27:20 - Mixing Records in the 80s 34:00 - Jeff Getting Hired by Dave Mustaine, Joining Megadeth, Jamming with Yngwie Malmsteen 39:50 - Jeff’s Guitar Institute Experience 41:27 - Analog vs Digital 47:14 - Megadeth Touring with Iron Maiden, Going to Japan 52:22 - Art, Music, Humanity & Commercialization 56:17 - So Far, So Good… So What! (1988) Writing, Recording & Editing Process 1:07:16 - What It’s Like Being in a Band with Dave Mustaine