Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico: A Lifetime in Rock, Record Labels, and Legendary Stories

We found a man that loves rock music just as much as we do, and has literally done it all.

He's sold records to record stores when they were popular, signed Poison to Enigma Records, was the director of marketing for another label, ran his own record label, and managed bands for 18 years. Now he is doing a podcast interviewing great bands and telling his stories. Needless to say, he might be the most interesting man in the world.

From Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, host Steve Rico is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast. We dive deep into his incredible life story detailing:

• All of the jobs he has had in the music industry, and how he was able to sign bands like Poison to a record deal.
• Why Steve's life has been so interesting, and it all comes from a want to not live life stagnant.
• The importance of the little things meaning a lot to him, from the bands he has met, the people he has worked with, and everything in between.

This is an amazing episode with the most interesting man in music. Be sure to hit subscribe for more of the Chord Progression Podcast.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Twisted Rico Interviewed Us, Now Let's Flip the Script: (1:05)

The Insane Origin Story of Twisted Rico in Music: (5:35)

Working with Stryper on Enigma Records: (13:30)

How Twisted Rico Signed Poison to Enigma Records: (15:14)

Moving On from Enigma Records, Bouncing Between Labels: (22:08)

Twisted Rico's Life Lesson on Not Getting Stagnant: (27:35)

Steve, The Most Interesting Man in the World: (32:35)

Steve Played Life Going All In on Music: (34:40)

The Little Things Mean A Lot To Us & The KISS Story: (40:29)

Steve Lists Bands For You To Check Out: (48:26)

Kevin's Final Thought; Going All in On Your Passion Needs to Be Done Without Regrets: (56:19)