075: Mark Kendall from Great White

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Sound Matters episode #075 features Tom's conversation with Mark Kendall from the multiplatinum band, Great White. Mark’s passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiCares, and like me big-time recovery advocate. Mark's relentless efforts to help those seeking a sober life have been expressed in feature stories on Fox News and numerous national radio programs and podcasts. With his rock pedigree, and double digit years of sobriety, I knew Mark and I had to talk at length about two of my favorite subjects (and his I suspect): rock and roll and recovery. Mark's passion for both is evident in this in-depth and honest conversation...

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Inside the Interview:
02:26 - Working with Michael Wagener on Great White's Full Circle album and documentary...
07:36 - On parting ways with former vocalist, Terry Ilous and the addition of Mitch Malloy...
11:16 - On still creating and writing new music decades into his career...
13:15 - A couple of overlooked Great White song's from band's back catalog...
16:35 - On former lead singer, Jack Russell and their parting of ways...
19:00 - On Mark's sobriety, backstory, philosophies, and work as a recovery advocate today...
34:50 - Mark's view on the meaning of "working on yourself" in recovery...
42:53 - Mark's online recovery efforts and endeavors...
46:25 - On the difference between wanting vs. needing to make changes in recovery...
53:33 - On creativity and sobriety...
56:38 - Mark's message to someone still struggling with addiction or abuse...
61:29 - Reach out to Mark...

"One of the best interview experiences I've ever had! Tom is highly intelligent and touched on band subject-matter that most others don't explore which always lends itself to an interesting conversation. It was great to be on Tom Leu’s shows! Tom does his homework and preparation which made it a great experience to be on the show! When a journalist or host in this case does their research, it makes the show interesting and flow well. Tom is a complete professional in that regard!"

- Mark Kendall >> www.officialgreatwhite.com

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