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Richie Kotzen can seemingly do everything. Hes a virtuoso on the guitar.. He has a brilliant, soulful singing voice. Rickie is also an extremely prolific songwriter, and plays the keys and drums. Oh, and he’s an excellent, excellent podcast guest.

Check out the latest We Talk Music episode as we chat with Richie Kotzen on his new album 50 For 50, including details like:

• How he decided the track listing on the monstrous 3 disc, 50 song release of new material
• How the album is intended tone scene as one full album and not 3 individual CD’s.
• A look at some of his favourite tracks along with those of WTM hosts Brett and Mo, and what should be the next single
• Experimenting on the album
• Thoughts on releasing albums for his 75th and 100th birthdays like he did for his 50th
• The music video for Devil’s Hand that Richie directed and the story-line it has
• Hints at some future plans
• Early memories of his career and dealings with record labels
• The blue eyed soul, pop rock direction he had in mind when he started his career

Plus… Joining Poison when he was so young, how the title of the Electric Joy album changed, and playing football with Bruce Springsteen. Plus, learn Richie Kotzen’s thoughts on so called super-groups.

It’s truly an action packed episode with Richie Kottek, so check it out!

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