CJ Vanston - PART II - Spinal Tap, Toto & Jeff Skunk Baxter

*This episode originally aired on June 5, 2022   In Part II of my conversation with legendary producer, composer, and keyboardist CJ Vanston, we dive deeper into the wild road that took him from a childhood surrounded by jazz musicians to working alongside some of the biggest names in rock history. CJ shares unforgettable stories about touring with Joe Cocker, opening for Jeff Beck, collaborating with Toto and Def Leppard, and the moment he realized music would become his life’s work.   CJ also opens up about the changing music industry, the disappearing world of session musicians, and why passion, experience, and storytelling matter more than formal training. Along the way, we talk about composing for Christopher Guest films like Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show, the possibility of more This Is Spinal Tap projects, and the creative chemistry behind Jeff Skunk Baxter’s new album Speed of Heat.   This episode is filled with hilarious backstage stories, music history, and honest insight from one of the industry’s most respected creative minds.   CJ Vanston    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