United States Marine Corps veteran and Country Music Star, Scooter Brown

Author: Justin Szerletich
Published: Tue 15 Dec 2020
Episode Link: https://backtothelodge.com/

With his profound passion for music and songwriting, Scooter Brown traded his guns for guitars. Making it out alive from the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Scott made a promise to be the best man he could possibly be and live up with that promise for the people who don’t get to anymore. Dedicated in serving the country, Scott consistently gives back in the veteran community through his music and his foundation- Base Camp 40, Warrior's In The Wild.

Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, Scooter Brown joins the rest of the pack for another heartwarming and musically inspired conversation. Scott will tell the stories behind his journey from the US Marine Corp to the Grand Ole Opry. Learning a lot from his experiences in the past, Scott did not miss offering advice to our very own Nick Conder in the world of music.

Scooter Brown is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Scooter Brown Band and the major voice behind Base Camp 40, a foundation that deeply appreciates the sacrifices made by brave men and women in the military. They take veterans on outdoor adventures throughout the country and provide a special place to rediscover and reflect.

Enjoy!

Favorite Quote

“Honestly, I don't write songs that try to appeal to anybody. I write them because I enjoy it. And I put them out hoping that other people like them.”

- Scooter Brown

In This Episode

2:40 - Backstory of Scooter Brown

5:23 - What inspired him to pick up the guitar

10:14 - What got Scooter into the outdoors

13:22 - The concept behind Base Camp 40 foundation

18:29 - His awesome story of how he jammed with the great late Charlie Daniels

24:44 - Scott's advice to our very own Nick Condor

29:49 - How he met Randy Travis

34:27 - How Waylon Jennings influenced some of his songs

37:45 - Jamming with Scooter Brown

49:32 - His advice to the younger version of himself