Confessions of a Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor: John Zambetti about music & falling in love with Jane Seymour

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Dr. John Zambetti — A Malibu local, an ER doctor, lifelong musician, and storyteller whose life bridges rock ’n’ roll, medicine, and love. John’s journey begins in the Bronx in the 1960s, where his passion for music first took root. As the decade unfolded, he followed that passion west to California, where he continued making music with his band The Malibooz while also pursuing a demanding career in medicine. Along the way, John crossed paths with rock legends like Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger, all while building a remarkable second life as an emergency room doctor. For decades, he balanced the intensity of working in the ER with the joy and creative freedom of playing music. In this fun and heartfelt conversation, John shares stories from his musical journey through the ’60s and beyond, what it was like to live a life between two very different worlds, and how music helped him stay grounded while witnessing the raw realities of life and loss in the emergency room. He also opens up about grief, resilience, and the unexpected gift of finding love again in his 70s with actress Jane Seymour. This episode is a powerful reminder that life can hold many chapters — and that it’s never too late for music, passion, or love. ✨ Topics in this episode: • Growing up in the Bronx in the 1960s • Moving to California to follow music • His band The Malibooz • Encounters with Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger • The realities of working as an ER doctor • Music as a lifelong creative outlet • Loss, healing, and finding love in his 70s with actress Jane Seymour