Ep. 250 - Rockie Lynne REMASTERED

Army Veteran, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Rockie Lynne and Finding “Where I Belong” A timeless, all-American story of dedication, resilience, and redemption. The new Amazon Prime/PBS documentary "Where I Belong" illustrates singer/songwriter/guitar virtuoso Rockie Lynne’s illustrious music career, his dedication to the national non-profit, Tribute to the Troops, his search for original family, which revealed astonishing connections; and Rockie’s work with aspiring young musicians at his hometown studio in Statesville, NC. There’s never been a better time to appreciate this inspiring, all-American story of dedication, resilience, and redemption – and hear songs from Rockie’s latest album, “Love.” Adopted at age two from a North Carolina orphanage, Rockie adored his mom and later in life, wrote the touching ballad “More” to honor her. Although his parents urged him to “get a real job,” Rockie borrowed a guitar and bought a cheap record player at a yard sale. He taught himself to play and appeared with local rock bands. After high school, Rockie joined the Army, maturing into a confident, principled individual as a paratrooper in Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne Division. He then attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, where he learned music theory and techniques, and jammed with “hair bands.” Rockie eventually relocated to Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where he built a solid fan base. Here, he and friend Greg Schmitt created Tribute to the Troops, an organization which honors Gold Star families, and has grown to national status. Rockie’s latest album is titled “Love”. The songs, ranging from raucous rock to poignant ballads, express Rockie’s belief that love is what our country needs right now; love is the one thing which can bring us together as people. Originally recorded: April 5, 2024 Remastered: 2026