From 60s Garage Rocker to Law Degree at 50: The Grodes Story - Manny Freiser

Whatdo you do when you are co-leading one of Tucson's most popular mid-60s garagerock bands, only to break it up and gamble everything on a move to thecompetitive music scene of Los Angeles?MannyFreiser is a songwriter, musician,former record executive, lawyer, and author of the memoir Tracks in the Sands of Time (Volume 1). As the drivingforce behind The Grodes, Manny penned garage rock classics like"Let's Talk About Girls" and "Cry a Little Longer"—songsthat later resurfaced as underground hits on legendary compilation albums like Nuggets. After navigating the highs and lows of the LAmusic industry, Manny earned an MBA and a law degree at age 50, proving it'snever too late to reinvent yourself.In this episode of FailCraft, Manny joins Ezekiel for a nostalgic journeythrough the 1960s rock scene. He breaks down the anatomy of band breakups, theharsh realities of studio recording committees, and why loving the creativeprocess matters far more than chasing fleeting stardom.Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:·        Leaving Local Fame for LA: Taking the ultimate risk to move from Tucson to LosAngeles.·        The Process vs. The Charts: Why loving the craft of songwriting outlasts commercialsuccess [05:04 / 09:27].·        The Birth of "Let's Talk AboutGirls": How a forgotten 1967 trackbecame a 1980s underground classic.·        Door-in-the-Face Moments: Dealing with rejection when LA producers tried to splitup duet partners.·        Going to Law School at 50: Proving that career reinvention has no expiration date[14:30 / 15:12].·        Inside Tracks in the Sands of Time: Real stories from mid-60s gigs, motorcycle gang venues,and rock history.ConnectWith Manny Freiser:·        Memoir & Audiobook: Find Tracks in the Sands of Time (Volume 1) in Paperback,eBook, and Audiobook on Amazon.·        Music:Listen to classic tracks by The Grodes and Manny Freiser on Spotify, YouTube, andApple Music.Supportthe Show:·        Fuel the FailCraftMission: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme·        Subscribe, leave a review,and share this episode with a classic rock fan, musician, or reader!Wantto Be a Guest on FailCraft?·        Connect with Ezekielon PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/failcraft00:00 Introduction:Manny Freiser & 1960s Garage Rock01:55 The ArizonaScene: Why The Grodes Broke Up for LA05:19 Did LA Make YouRegret Leaving the Garage?06:46 StudioCommittee Traps: Preserving Raw Music Production09:27 The Story of"Let's Talk About Girls" and Underground Legacy13:05 Facing HardRejections in Los Angeles14:30 Starting Over:Earning a Law Degree & MBA at 5016:00 Inside"Tracks in the Sands of Time" Memoir21:41 RedefiningSuccess as the Act of Writing and CreationChapters:22:36 Where to Find Manny'sBook, Audiobook, and Music