Hellings Richard Fortus, Guns N’ Roses, Darryl Jones, The Rolling Stones, Charley Drayton, Bob Dylan, Carey Frank, Bruce Springsteen, Troubadour, Chance on Love, New EP, AI in Music & The Future of Rock | Nick Egan Times

Brett Hellings, frontman of rock supergroup Hellings, joins the Nick Egan Times for an in-depth conversation about the next chapter of his career, the success of his latest single “Chance on Love,” and the exciting future of the band. Produced by Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) and featuring legendary musicians Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones), Charley Drayton (Bob Dylan), and Carey Frank (Bruce Springsteen), “Chance on Love” marks another major milestone in Brett’s musical journey and the evolution of Hellings.Brett shares the inspiration behind the heartfelt new single, how the song came together in the studio, collaborating with world-class musicians whose careers span some of the biggest names in rock history, and what it was like recording alongside artists connected to Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. He also discusses the creative process behind the upcoming six-song EP, writing new material, filming the music video in New York City, and why this new era of Hellings is his most authentic yet.The conversation explores Brett’s remarkable career progression, from performing at iconic venues including the Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, and The Roxy, to achieving a lifelong dream of headlining the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles. He also talks about his ambitions to tour internationally, the challenges independent artists face when building a global audience, and why the United Kingdom and Ireland are high on his list of destinations.Beyond the music, Brett opens up about fatherhood, maintaining balance between family life and a career in rock, staying healthy on and off the road, developing patience, and how becoming a parent has influenced both his songwriting and perspective on life. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned throughout more than two decades in the music industry, why authenticity has become the cornerstone of his career, and what legacy he hopes to leave behind.Brett also shares his thoughts on the changing landscape of rock music, the rise of artificial intelligence in the creative industries, why protecting human creativity is more important than ever, and how timeless songwriting continues to define great artists. It’s an inspiring discussion about perseverance, passion, creativity, and staying true to yourself in an ever-changing music industry.