Rick Vito
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch
Rick is an often unsung hero in the guitar universe, playing some of rock's most classic solos on records that didn't bear his own name on the cover. He was a member of Fleetwood Mac, and the list of artists he's toured and recorded with is downright incredible (Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Jessie Colin Young, Steve Goodman, Roger McGuinn, Todd Rundgren and John Mayall - just to name a few!). Greg raps with him about his early days, his signature slide playing, guitar gear, and of course some stories from the studio and the road! 2:58 - The Peter Green Tribute Concert: Rick’s firsthand experience at the amazing event with the surrounded by the world’s best guitarists, musicians, and producers 8:46 - Rick’s early days as a guitar player, and landing a gig with Delaney and Bonnie 13:10 - The story of Rick’s first recording session (featuring some very intimating characters) 18:54 - Rick’s journey continues: from Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos to John Mayall 23:25 - Rick’s gear as a session player 25:31 - Rick’s slide guitar inspirations 29:28 - The infamous ‘Like A Rock’ solo 33:03 - A story about Jackson Browne and Stevie Ray Vaughn 37:12 - Rick’s relationship with Reverend Guitars, and the development of his signature guitar 40:57 - “One of the greatest guitar acquisition stories of all time” ~ Greg Koch 49:46 - Rick’s future plans Total Length: 58:54
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Rick is an often unsung hero in the guitar universe, playing some of rock's most classic solos on records that didn't bear his own name on the cover. He was a member of Fleetwood Mac, and the list of artists he's toured and recorded with is downright incredible (Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Jessie Colin Young, Steve Goodman, Roger McGuinn, Todd Rundgren and John Mayall - just to name a few!). Greg raps with him about his early days, his signature slide playi...
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- 2:58 The Peter Green Tribute Concert: Rick’s firsthand experience at the amazing event with the surrounded by the world’s best guitarists, musicians, and producers
- 8:46 Rick’s early days as a guitar player, and landing a gig with Delaney and Bonnie
- 13:10 The story of Rick’s first recording session (featuring some very intimating characters)
- 18:54 Rick’s journey continues: from Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos to John Mayall
- 23:25 Rick’s gear as a session player
- 25:31 Rick’s slide guitar inspirations
- 29:28 The infamous ‘Like A Rock’ solo
- 33:03 A story about Jackson Browne and Stevie Ray Vaughn
- 37:12 Rick’s relationship with Reverend Guitars, and the development of his signature guitar
- 40:57 “One of the greatest guitar acquisition stories of all time” ~ Greg Koch
- 49:46 Rick’s future plans
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