186 - Norman Greenbaum

186 - Norman Greenbaum In episode 186 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Norman Greenbaum aka the “Spirit in the Sky” guy. In our conversation Norman tells us about living in Northern California and his general health. Norman describes growing up outside of Boston, Mass and how that town has treated him since his success and his love of going on the Moody Blues cruise as a cruiser. Norman tells us about of the re-release of the record and his plans for performing and he dispels the rumors that he’s a goat farmer. Norman tells us about his move from Boston to Hollywood and his first band “Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band” and how that turned into a solo record deal. Norman tells us about his gear including the telecaster with the fuzz box built in to it that created the iconic guitar tone that you hear on the song “Spirit In the Sky” and his search to recreate that guitar. Norman takes us through the production and success of “Spirit In the Sky” and how that affected his life. Norman tells us about how the song has been in over 70 movies and countless sporting events. Norman’s new album is available from Craft Recordings: https://craftrecordings.com/products/spirit-in-the-sky-lp?srsltid=AfmBOor1aktoRgkZkwWe8U0IQzYnnct-Qr35uSu3ueUNMkQbLpx6KlYE To find out more about Norman and the re-release of “Spirit In the Sky” you can go to Norman’s website: spiritinthesky.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #NormanGreenbaum #SpiritIntheSky #Telecaster #DrWestsMedicineShowandJunkBand #FuzzBox #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link