Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean drummer)

Episode 71- Rich Redmond! Rich has been the drummer for Jason Aldean for the last 21 years. In addition to working with Jason he has also worked with Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Joe Perry, Chris Cornell and many more. Besides music he also does acting, appearing in many short films and some feature length films. If that wasn’t enough he also does motivational speaking and has a written a book about his success titled “CRASH.”  We discuss all and more! 00:00 - Intro01:15 - Welcome Rich Live! 02:01 - Early Background 03:05 - The Police & Van Halen 05:02 - Transcribing Songs06:15 - Texas Tech & North Texas University 08:22 - Side Jobs & Variety of Bands09:19 - Trisha Yearwood & Moving to Nashville 09:55 - Playing In 27 Bands at the Same Time 10:46 - Meeting Jason Aldean & Early Years 15:55 - Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Cornell & Joe Perry 19:15 - Use of Drum Machines in Studio & Live 22:28 - Best Drummers 25:30 - Backstage Celebrities 26:40 - Vegas Tragedy & Higher Power 28:40 - Performing on SNL 30:15 - Writing Songs 32:55 - Acting Inspirations & 3's Company 35:45 - Improv Comedy 37:40 - Short Films & Auditions 40:20 - Secret to Success 41:50 - The Secret & Avoiding Negativity 43:11 - Haters, Enemies & Trolls 44:28 - Playing the Drums With Emotion 47:10 - Falling In Love With Rejection 49:30 - Breast Cancer Can Stick It!50:20 - Wrap Up Rich Redmond Website:https://richredmond.comBreast Cancer Can Stick It! https://www.breastcancercanstickit.orgChuck Shue Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!