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John Stamos

EPISODE · Feb 9, 2025 · 56 MIN

John Stamos

from Lipps Service with Scott Lipps · host Audio Up, Inc.

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with sitcom legend and drummer John Stamos. The two longtime friends get into their shared experiences drumming for two of music’s biggest acts — John with The Beach Boys and Scott with Courtney Love. John dives into how he got the gig with the iconic surf rockers and the optimism of their timeless music. He also talks about meeting and befriending stars, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, and Taylor Hawkins. Most prominently known for his fan-favorite television roles, John reflects on his acting career and shows like Full House and E.R. He discusses what it’s like being a father and details some of the stories from his new memoir. To close the interview, John lists his top 5 underrated rock bands. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with the one and only — John Stamos!   CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisa Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA   Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.   01:00 - Welcoming John 02:15 - Being drummers 03:00 - Getting started with The Beach Boys 06:30 - Playing at the Washington Monument & meeting Jimmy Page at the Watergate Hotel 10:20 - Optimism of The Beach Boys music 11:50 - Growing up in Orange County 14:00 - Sammy Davis Jr. getting Stamos to perform music on TV for the first time 16:00 - Introducing parents to Frank Sinatra 17:11 - Relationship with Don Rickles 20:00 - Joining E.R. 22:30 - Full House 25:00 - Frequency of performances with The Beach Boys 29:20 - Bonding with son over drums 30:20 - Relationship with Taylor Hawkins 32:58 - Music video with The Offspring 34:00 - Onstage "pinch-me" moments 34:41 - John Fogerty 37:16 - Writing the memoir & DUI story & rehab 41:30 - Top 5 underrated rock bands 45:12 - Musicians on the internet 49:50 - Stick twirling & paradiddles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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