"Talking At The Diner" Podcast Ep. 57 ft. Kenny Aaronson

My guest on Ep. 57 of TatD is a real "get" (as they say in the biz)! Many rock fans know this guy well because his resume goes on for a country mile and his talent stretches even further. Kenny Aaronson first caught this once-young fella's attention as the bassist with the coooool hair in the Billy Squire music videos that were all over MTV back in the day, but when you look at all the people he's played with, both as a sideman and an official band mate, it's kinda insane. Kenny was Rolling Stone’s Bassist Of The Year in 1988 and he’s played onstage with a list of artists that’s just too extensive to name here but these are just a handful.. Bob Dylan, The Yardbirds, Joan Jett, Rick Derrenger, Billy Squire, Billy Idol, Stories, Dust.. which also featured drummer Mark Bell, later known as one Marky Ramone.. and he’s also the K in QDK, a band he currently plays in with David Uosikkinen of the Hooters and guitarist Quentin Jones. And to think I actually get to play music with him in David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket a couple times a year.. it's honestly a big thrill.Aside from playing with literal rock legends, Kenny has a broad music palette, which delves into places I never would have expected. Like me, he's a fan of things like Muzak, the Partridge Family, Esquivel, and more. He even makes very cool music on his laptop at home, digging into sound libraries and his taste for steel guitar (think the soundtrack on "Spongebob" but better). He's just an all-around talented guy, who, most importantly, still retains his absolute passion for music making into his 70's. He's an inspiration to many, and i count myself among the KA faithful!Hope you enjoy this convo as much as I did!
JKF <3