5/15/14 Richard Gibbs Famous Musician

Richard is an American film composer and music producer whose credits include the films Sweet Hearts Dance, Dr. Dolittle, Big Momma's House, The Book of Stars, Queen of the Damned and the television series Battlestar Galactica. Gibbs was the keyboard player for the new wave band Oingo Boingo from 1980 to 1984. He was also a session player, performing on over 150 albums for artists as diverse as War, Tom Waits, Boy Meets Girl, Living in a Box, Robert Palmer, and Aretha Franklin! He joins us today in studio to mentor our up and coming star! Adirim's super-sweet career seemed preordained from the start. But in a time when cake art and cupcake competitions were not yet national TV fare, baking was not the most promising of paths. Adirim left the heat of the oven behind for a graduate degree in clinical psychology. After several jobs in hospitals, and a move to California with now-husband Stuart. she threw in the towel and put her apron on for good. Today our listeners will learn all about changing your career later in your life, how scary it can be, and how you can make a decision like this yourself without any doubt! Tony gained is musical inspiration from his grandfather, who was an established & published poet. Throughout his years in school Tony played every sport and practiced every pastime known to man, but knew his greatest passion was writing lyrics and music. Inspired by Soul and Pop music, specifically Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Al Greene - Tony learned how to create his unique sound that you hear today! Tony joins us in studio to be mentored by our Rockstar musician Richard Gibbs!