I thought this song would NEVER be played because bands like Nirvana were dominating the radio
I didn't think this song would go #1 in 25 countries because it was 11 minutes long. I was wrong!
Locking my hi-hat groove with Joe Satriani's rhythm guitar on the 2012 CHICKENFOOT tour felt amazing
Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith told Sammy Hagar I was perfect to sub on the 2012 CHICKENFOOT tour
I knew Jon Bon Jovi's song "Blaze of Glory" was going to be a HUGE HIT when I recorded drums.
Sometimes DREAMS do come true.
Mick Jagger totally understands what makes the Rolling Stones sound like the Rolling Stones.
Making records is about Connecting, Communicating, and Collaborating.
"Hey mom, I want to play with THE BEATLES! Call them up! Get me in the band!"
And that's why I'm NOT the lead singer. : )
I was working 7 days and nights a week in LA and LOVING IT
I recorded John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" left-handed: a simple beat made the song sound better
Phil X plays an AMAZING lick that he created in Phil X and The Drills song, “Sunny Days”
“I will never be as great as I can be, but I’m willing to spend the rest of my life trying.”
It’s very important to learn from the BEST, but more important to create your own unique style
Phil X touches on how he gets different tones on his Les Paul guitar for Bon Jovi song Bed of Roses
Phil X shares how he crafted his guitar and vocals for the song “Kiss my Trouble Maker”
When you play the guitar solo from “Livin' on a Prayer,” you play it EXACTLY as it is on the record
Phil X plays some BADASS guitar licks from The Drills' BADASS song “Talk You off the Ledge”
Phil X shares the excitement he felt hearing his songs with Gavin DeGraw and Kelly Clarkson
Phil X on playing “Brick House” with Lionel Richie and Rob Zombie on Jay Leno’s show
Phil X shares how he created and layered many guitar parts in Daughtry’s hit, “It’s Not Over”
In pre-production for the new Bon Jovi record, the guys got in a room together with a small PA
Phil X shares how he got the call to fill in for Richie Sambora in Bon Jovi
ADAPT OR DIE! Phil and I both established our own recording studios when budgets began to diminish
Some bands have great songs but no vibe - successful bands have great songs AND a great vibe!
Playing in perfect time with FEEL is very important regardless what instrument you play
"Making it in the MUSIC BUSINESS was like winning the lottery!"
There is a foundation to everything in life. For a drummer it's beat, time and groove
"Fortunate Son" with Paul Shaffer. BEAT! TIME! GROOVE!
"It sounds so good and all you're playing is a box!"
PLAY IT RIGHT! Ray Charles once said, "there is a beauty in every type of music"
Paul shares what inspired him as a boy and how he learned to play the piano BY EAR
Paul Shaffer Accidentally Said “F...King Beat” Live on SNL
Paul declined a show with David Letterman but said “YES” a year later.
Your band is only as good as your drummer.
Paul shares how he accidentally cut Mel Gibson’s leg with scissors, drawing blood!
"Bat Out of Hell 3" was one of the most difficult records Desmond ever produced.
Desmond Child recalls what he learned from Todd Rundgren.
Sometimes a producer is like a therapist who needs a therapist when they're creating a record.
How Glenn Ballard recorded Alanis Morissette's super successful "Jagged Little Pill" record
Meat Loaf recorded "Bat Out of Hell 3" without Jim Steinman, but herecorded 7 of Jim's songs.
Aerosmith's hit "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" had a little help from Vince Neil of Motley Crue.
This became the first record ever recorded on Pro Tools that became a #1 hit song.
Desmond Child has co-written hit songs with some of the most successful artists in rock and roll
“ADAPT OR DIE!” Adapt to new technology or you’ll be left behind.
John plays in multiple alternate tunings, the tension on a guitar neck is different for EVERY tuning
The Goo Goo Dolls song “SLIDE” was originally called “Little Cuckoo”.
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