CJ Vanston: Part I - Spinal Tap, Joe Cocker & Def Leppard

*This episode originally aired June 5, 2022   PART I Today on The Jeremiah Show, I’m joined by legendary producer, composer, songwriter, and keyboardist CJ Vanston for a conversation that spans decades of rock history — from touring with Spinal Tap to producing records with some of the biggest names in music. With renewed interest surrounding This Is Spinal Tap and its long-awaited sequel, CJ reflects on his connection to the iconic cult film and the musicians behind it, while also sharing stories from the road and the studio.   CJ also takes us inside the making of Jeff Skunk Baxter’s new solo album, Speed of Heat, a project more than a decade in the making. Along the way, we talk about working with artists such as Toto, Def Leppard, Joe Cocker, Michael McDonald, and Prince, and what it takes to build a career that lasts in both film and music.   This episode is filled with incredible behind-the-scenes stories, studio wisdom, and a firsthand look at the making of modern rock history.   CJ Vanston X   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday