Chik-Fil-A is the Christian Rock of Fast Food: Daniel Hopkins Interview Part 1 (#012)

Send a textWe have our first guest!!  We talk with the musician Daniel Hopkins of the band Radiant, also known as Denim Wonder. He talks about growing up with Christian music, sneaking secular CD's into the house, loving Creed and The Dave Matthews Band, listening to great music in spite of the lyrics, and songwriting. We discuss the "dangerous songs" of our youth. Matt keeps talking about Counting Crows. Daniel talks about working at Chik-Fil-A, which is the Christian Rock of fast food restaurants.  Bands/ artists discussed:RadiantDenim WonderEric ClaptonThe Beach BoysR.E.M.P.I.D. (Preachers In Disguise)D-Boy RodriguezNirvanaNewsboysStarflyer 59 The Prayer ChainPlankeyeLuxuryHumRoger McDuffRideSugar RayJamesAtahualpa YupanquiCreedAlanis MorrissetteCounting CrowsCyndi LauperThe Flaming LipsSmashing PumpkinsHi Fi DrowningBlurOasisThe Catherine WheelRadioheadJawbreakerJets to BrazilJawboxFugaziBuilt to SpillGrandaddyEster DrangHall & OatesTears For FearsPhil CollinsGod Gave Rock & Roll To You is a podcast exploring the Christian rock subculture of the late 20th century, hosted by Matt Beaton with co-hosts Doug Dickens and Tony Hormillosa. We are friends who each grew up in a distinct version of this world, and we want to discuss what it was, where it came from, and what it turned into. We’ll be taking many side roads along the way, while listening to some of the best (and worst) music of the era.. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.You can submit questions or comments for the hosts at [email protected] and host information can be found on our website:https://godgaverock.buzzsprout.com