GRAMMY-Nominated Writer, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Session Player Billy Mohler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring GRAMMY-nominated writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and session bassist Billy Mohler. We caught up with him to dive into his brand-new 2025 release The Eternal and explore his dynamic journey across the music world.From collaborating with icons like Dolly Parton, Macy Gray, Lady Gaga, Mavis Staples, Kelly Clarkson, Steven Tyler, and Jon Brion to his elite training at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz—where he was one of only five selected students under the mentorship of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter—Billy has carved out a remarkable and multifaceted career.Based in Southern California, Billy is also an avid skateboarder who served as musical director for Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom Huck Jam Tour and many other genre-spanning projects. This wide-ranging conversation touches on his creative process, genre fluidity, and the stories behind The Eternal.🎧 Listen to the new album The Eternal: https://billymohler.bandcamp.com/album/the-eternalFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                 https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.