Robben Ford
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Robben Ford
The legendary Robben Ford has played with everyone from Miles Davis to KISS, and over his long career, he's consistently pushed the boundaries of his own incredible guitar playing to dizzying heights. Greg and Robben catch up on the former LA musician's current life in Nashville, Robben's new record "Pure", the Guitar Dojo, vintage guitars, and other topics of true gristle delight! 1:16 - Robben’s move to Nashville, and the warmth of the city he fully embraced 2:47 - Robben’s confident foray into the world of social media, how he came to find personal success doing so, and the enriching value of teaching 8:14 - Life during lockdown with Robben Ford, the Robben Ford Guitar Dojo, and producing a number of fun new records 13:08 - The recording of Robben’s new record 15:10 - Life in Ojai, California compared to life in Nashville 17:06 - Thoughts on touring now that the pandemic is easing 22:45 - Robben’s guitar collection through the years - the Fender Esprit, his telecaster, Les Paul, and love affair with vintage guitars 30:59 - The Dumble (and more amp talk) 46:12 - The importance of hearing safety, and a few funny stories about stage volume 53:35 - How might Robben have done things differently throughout his career 61:21 - Music in a post-pandemic world Total Length: 68:48 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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The legendary Robben Ford has played with everyone from Miles Davis to KISS, and over his long career, he's consistently pushed the boundaries of his own incredible guitar playing to dizzying heights. Greg and Robben catch up on the former LA musician's current life in Nashville, Robben's new record "Pure", the Guitar Dojo, vintage guitars, and other topics of true gristle delight! 1:16 - Robben’s move to Nashville, and the warmth of the city he fully embraced 2:47 - Robben’s confident...
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- 1:16 Robben’s move to Nashville, and the warmth of the city he fully embraced
- 2:47 Robben’s confident foray into the world of social media, how he came to find personal success doing so, and the enriching value of teaching
- 8:14 Life during lockdown with Robben Ford, the Robben Ford Guitar Dojo, and producing a number of fun new records
- 13:08 The recording of Robben’s new record
- 15:10 Life in Ojai, California compared to life in Nashville
- 17:06 Thoughts on touring now that the pandemic is easing
- 22:45 Robben’s guitar collection through the years - the Fender Esprit, his telecaster, Les Paul, and love affair with vintage guitars
- 30:59 The Dumble (and more amp talk)
- 46:12 The importance of hearing safety, and a few funny stories about stage volume
- 53:35 How might Robben have done things differently throughout his career
- 1:01:21 Music in a post-pandemic world
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