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The Andy Babiuk (The Chesterfield Kings) Interview With Dino Bedrocker

MNPR Magazine

English - April 07, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB
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Feel the pulse of rock history as we sit down with Andy Babiuk, the soul-stirring force behind the Chesterfield Kings, unraveling the tapestry of their dynamic comeback. Our conversation whirls from the band's strategic hiatus to their latest hit single, breathing life into stories of musical wanderlust, their stealthy approach to creation, and the catalytic role Steven Van Zandt played in their revival. Andy doesn't hold back, delving into the pandemic's plot twist on their plans and sparking excitement with tidbits about their upcoming album. This chat is a treasure chest of revelations for die-hard fans and newcomers to the Kings’ enduring rock saga.

Strap in for a ride through a Beatles gear odyssey that transforms a passionate project into a surprising career for a musical craftsman, whose hands shape instruments for legends like Stevie Van Zandt and even Ringo Starr. Our guests' six-year labor of love opens doors to unimaginable collaborations, from authenticating Stones' memorabilia to The Empty Hearts. We also pay tribute to the '60s, not just the music but the iconic style that continues to inspire bands like the Chesterfield Kings, marrying visual flair with their timeless tunes. 

This episode is an homage to the past that continues to echo in the present, a stylish celebration of the beats that still make our hearts race.

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