📢 Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour! This episode is all about the music industry, drumming, and the evolution of rock with two amazing guests – Brent Fitz, legendary drummer who has played with Slash, Gene Simmons, and more, and Brian Lund, trader, writer, and music enthusiast.
✅ Why Are There No Great Rock Bands Anymore?
✅ The Evolution of the Music Industry – How streaming & social media changed everything
✅ The Art of Drumming – From technique to feel & musical influences
✅ Behind the Scenes with Slash – How albums & tours come together
✅ Lessons from Gene Simmons & KISS – The business & marketing of music
✅ Taylor Swift’s $2B Eras Tour – The biggest tour ever & what it means for concerts
00:00 - Introduction: Joe welcomes Brent Fitz & Brian Lund
02:30 - Why aren’t there great rock bands anymore?
07:00 - The impact of Spotify & digital music
12:45 - Seeing drummers cover your work
18:20 - Studio vs. live performance – what’s harder?
25:30 - Inside Slash’s band – recording & touring
32:10 - Gene Simmons & KISS – Business & music lessons
40:00 - The Music Industry – Why some bands last & others don’t
48:00 - Taylor Swift’s $2B tour & the future of concerts
55:30 - What makes great drummers & musicians stand out?
1:02:00 - Final thoughts on music, drumming, and rock's future
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