Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, ex Journey)

Jeff Scott Soto is a singer/songwriter who has been the vocalist for many artists including Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo and Talisman. He most recent release is an album recorded in the 90s with former Rick Springfield guitarist George Bernhardt titled “Slam.”  We discuss that album, his time with Yngwie, working with Vinnie Vincent, soundtrack work and more! 00:00 - Intro00:40 - Welcome Jeff & Connections 02:50 - New Slam Record 05:28 - Recording & Touring 06:34 - Goals & Expectations with New Record 09:15 - Songs & Recording of The Slam Record 10:51 - Jeff's Current Bands & Upcoming Project 11:53 - Relationship & Project with Jason Bieler 15:05 - Ups & Downs of the Music Business 19:10 - Music Deals & BMI Statement 21:10 - Sons of Apollo & Bumblefoot 23:10 - Motown Roots & Influences for Slam 24:50 - Becoming a Rock Fan 25:50 - Joining Yngwie Malmsteen's Band 30:30 - Kryst the Conqueror with The Misfits 32:15 - Singing Background Vocals & Hired Gun 35:38 - Making Peace with Yngwie 40:40 - Yngwie Songs & Albums & Deal 42:10 - Scare Them with Crazy & Trolls 45:00 - Making New Music & Affecting Others 46:55 - Recording with Vinnie Vincent 49:20 - Backup Vocals for Slaughter & Vinnie Vincent 50:15 - Monsters of Rock Cruise 53:35 - Soundtracks, Commercials & Various 55:10 - Animal Rescue Charity 56:40 - Outro Jeff Scott Soto website:http://jeffscottsoto.com/retribution/index.htmlRock & Roll Rescue website:https://www.rocknrollrescuedogs.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!