Episode 79 - Rick Marotta (Creative Simplicity & Reflecting On A Legendary Career)

This episode features my conversation with the legendary Rick Marotta. Rick began drumming at the age of 19 and quickly established his session career, going on to record with artists including Steely Dan, James Taylor, Carly Simon, John Lennon, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, and many others. Known for his dynamic yet simple approach, his work has influenced many musicians throughout his decades - long career. Rick has also composed music for television including the hit series Everybody Loves Raymond. In this episode, we talk about the early opportunities that lead to working with some of music’s biggest icons, his emphasis on simplicity in his approach, and the lessons he learned which helped him to establish a successful career. Follow Rick: https://www.instagram.com/rickmarotta/ https://www.facebook.com/rick.marotta/