EPISODE · Jan 24, 2024 · 37 MIN
Better Than Ezra’s Lead Singer Kevin Griffin on Mindset, Music, and Meatloaf
from Common Denominator with Moshe Popack · host Moshe Popack
Despite three hit albums and the #1 song “Good,” Better Than Ezra was dropped from its label. Lead singer Kevin Griffin faced a choice: quit music or reinvent himself within the industry. He chose the latter, and decades later Kevin, and the band, are thriving.If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating and a review. It makes a huge difference in helping us spread the word about the show.Thanks for listening! To join our #POSITIVITY community or to learn more about Moshe, visit https://linktr.ee/moshepopackTopics:1:50 – The incredible feeling of singing in a sold-out stadium.4:30 – In music, like business, the x-factor to go from good to great is drive.6:00 – How Kevin reinvented himself and embraced writing songs for others.8:00 – His first collaboration was with Meatloaf.11:00 – How that collaboration changed his entire career.15:00 – Why we must let go of ego to become better.17:00 – Practical tools to find creative inspiration.24:00 – The glamorous life of a rock star isn’t so glamorous.26:00 – Kevin talks about how he got sober.31:00 – Stay curious, be silly, and don’t be afraid to fail.35:00 – Kevin’s hidden talent is that he’s … ambidextrous.
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Despite three hit albums and the #1 song “Good,” Better Than Ezra was dropped from its label. Lead singer Kevin Griffin faced a choice: quit music or reinvent himself within the industry. He chose the latter, and decades later Kevin, and the band, are thriving.If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating and a review. It makes a huge difference in helping us spread the word about the show.Thanks for listening! To join our #POSITIVITY community or to learn more about Moshe, visit https://linktr.ee/moshepopackTopics:1:50 – The incredible feeling of singing in a sold-out stadium.4:30 – In music, like business, the x-factor to go from good to great is drive.6:00 – How Kevin reinvented himself and embraced writing songs for others.8:00 – His first collaboration was with Meatloaf.11:00 – How that collaboration changed his entire career.15:00 – Why we must let go of ego to become better.17:00 – Practical tools to find creative inspiration.24:00 – The glamorous life of a rock star isn’t so glamorous.26:00 – Kevin talks about how he got sober.31:00 – Stay curious, be silly, and don’t be afraid to fail.35:00 – Kevin’s hidden talent is that he’s … ambidextrous.
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