Jaco Pastorius

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🎸 Replacements

#173: Jonny Polonsky

May 31, 2024

Jonny Polonsky discusses his musical journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a professional musician in LA. As a teenager, he made home recordings that he sent to Frank Black of the Pixies, which led to getting signed to Rick Rubin's American Recordings label. Polonsky has since worked as a solo artist and played with bands like Puscifer. His new album Supernatural Radio is coming out on Loose Groove Records.

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#159: Bruce Lamont

February 23, 2024

Bruce Lamont, singer and saxophone player of the metal band Yakuza, discusses the band's 25 year history as they prepare for an anniversary show in Chicago. Lamont reflects on the ups and downs of Yakuza's career, from signing with indie and major labels to keeping the band going through collaborations and a strong work ethic. The wide-ranging conversation also touches on Lamont's early musical experiences in Chicago's punk and metal scenes.

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