Marc Ribot: Tom Waits Kept Saying No Until It Sounded Right

What does it take to become the guitarist that Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Elton John, and countless legends keep calling? 🎸 Rob Cass sits down with Marc Ribot — one of the most adventurous guitarists of the last four decades, with credits on more than 600 recordings.From his early days in a literal garage band to helping shape the sound of Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs, Marc shares stories about Chuck Berry, Tom Waits pushing until the sound was right, Elvis Costello’s smart way of working with musicians, and Elton John wanting to try something new. He also explains how to make a guitar sound like something else and why Cuban music changed his thinking 🎶Beyond guitar, Marc reflects on film scores, protest songs turning into songs of rage, and the space between Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. Witty, sharp, and inspiring — this is a rare look inside the mind of a guitarist you’ve definitely heard, even if you didn’t know his name ✨👉 CLEARAUDIO💥 This episode also features a special collaboration with clearaudio — the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition turntable, inspired by his iconic Gibson Les Paul. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it blends high-end German engineering with artistic design and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick — a true collector’s item. 🎸👉 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/4tGGudp------------------------------------------------------------------🎧 Don’t forget to:👍 Like🔔 Subscribe💬 Comment📲 ShareSTAY TUNED ON SOCIALS:https://instagram.com/dopeyeah.talkhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dopeyeahtalk?_t=8pWkf42Rm9h&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563840578898https://x.com/dopeYEAHtalk