Matt Bissonette — Is It Though? The Music Beyond the Bass

Matt Bissonette has spent decades providing the musical foundation for some of the biggest artists in the world—but this time we're talking about the music bearing his name. Matt returns to Boomerocity for a conversation centered on three very different records: Straight to the Truth, Common Road, and his newest jazz album, Is It Though. We talk about songwriting, jazz, musical freedom, his brother Gregg Bissonette, and what happens when a musician known for supporting legendary performers steps forward with something entirely his own. Naturally, a few stories from Matt's extraordinary career find their way into the conversation as well—from Elton John and Ringo Starr to Joe Satriani, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, Kevin Cronin and beyond. But underneath all of it is something much simpler: two friends talking about music, family, creativity and a lifetime spent doing what they love. Pull up a chair and enjoy another visit with Matt Bissonette on Boomerocity.