Matt Sorum (Ex - Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver / The Cult) #4

Matt Sorum (Ex - Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver / The Cult) #4

Author: Dane Campbell August 14, 2020 Duration: 1:21:54

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Thanks for checking episode 4 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Matt Sorum - superstar drummer previously of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult, The Hollywood Vampires and more! This is a truly fascinating conversation with the man who played drums on November Rain and toured the world with one of the biggest rock bands of all time.


Matt talks about how he ended up joining Guns N' Roses after Slash and Duff McKagan saw him play with The Cult. He also describes how the Use Your Illusion and The Spaghetti Incident albums were recorded and how he eventually got into songwriting with Slash for the Slash's Snakepit project. He also has a funny story about how he discovered dance music at a foam party in Ibiza with Slash. He talks about his blues project with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and how he had to revise his blues shuffles on the drums. He speaks fondly of his brief time touring as drummer for Motorhead while Mikkey Dee was temporarily unavailable and how he loved playing with Lemmy and Phil Campbell - my dad. Matt also goes into detail about his soon to be released app 'Artbit' which was designed to help musicians, dancers and artists get paid for their exposure online while offering charity donations. He also talks about his new beer 'The Drummer Beer' which I personally cannot wait to try!


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Behind every great song is a rhythm that holds it together, often created by a drummer whose name you might not know. Drum For The Song Podcast, hosted by working musician Dane Campbell, pulls back the curtain on these essential artists. Rather than focusing on technical jargon or gear, the conversations explore the personal journeys, creative decisions, and historical contexts that shape a drummer's unique voice. Dane, who plays in Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Straight Lines, brings a peer's perspective to long-form interviews with semi-professional and professional drummers from across the world. A core mission of this independent podcast is celebration-spotlighting incredibly talented players who rarely feature in mainstream drum magazines or on popular websites. These are the musicians who provide the backbone for countless recordings and tours, yet their stories remain largely untold. You'll hear about the pivotal moments in their careers, the albums that shaped them, and the practical realities of building a life in music. While drummers will naturally find a deep connection here, the discussions are crafted for anyone curious about the creative process, music history, and the human elements behind the instrument. It’s about the person behind the kit, the thinking that goes into a simple groove or a complex fill, and how that ultimately serves the music. Each episode is an invitation to appreciate the art of drumming not as an isolated skill, but as a fundamental, narrative force in the songs we love.
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