Mike Reno (Loverboy)

Mike Reno is the singer for the band Loverboy, famous for such classics  as "Working for the Weekend" & "Turn Me Loose."  He also sang the duet "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson from Heart on the Footloose soundtrack.  In this episode we discuss his early musical beginnings, working with producer Bob Rock, the revelation he sang backup vocals on one of the biggest hair metal songs of all time and more! 00:00 - Intro00:34 - Rockstar Injuries 01:45 - Tour with Styx & REO Speedwagon 02:43 - Show Set List & New Song "Release" 04:28 - Making New Music & Live Shows & 06:45 - Humble Beginnings in the Music Business 08:15 - Why Things Didn't Work with Moxy 09:25 - Manager Bruce Allen & Publishing Rights 11:23 - Opening for Kiss 12:33 - Expenses for VISAs14:14 - Making Movies in Canada15:55 - Jim Vallance & Bryan Adams for "Jump" 16:57 - Working with Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora 17:45 - Eric Carmen, Ann Wilson & Draft Dodging 19:55 - Recording in Vancouver with Bob Rock 22:15 - Lovin' Every Minute & Mutt Lange 23:40 - Singing Backup For Other Bands 25:19 - Touring with Kansas, ZZ Top & Journey26:44 - American Bandstand & Dick Clark 28:16 - Touring Now28:50 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 29:15 - Outro Loverboy website:https://www.loverboyband.comJDRF website:https://www.jdrf.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!