The event that so many never thought would happen is finally here: the end of 2020 has arrived! But despite all the uncertainty and sadness in the world, the last twelve months weren't all gloom and doom. Over the course of the inaugural year of "The Radical", Nick and an eclectic group of artistic individuals discussed the rewarding and uplifting nature of the creative process.
Iconoclastic singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Metal legend Rob Halford of Judas Priest. Pop superstar Jason Mraz. Musician and TV personality Randy Jackson. Guns N' Roses guitar virtuoso Richard Fortus. Alternative rock legend Bob Mould. And Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket. Ring in the New Year with Nick as he revisits the highlights of some of his most in-depth and freewheeling discussions from the past year.
Key Takeaways
[05:13] Rufus gives Nick props for promoting his first album heavily
[07:14] Rufus and Madonna both want Nick
[12:51] Rob describes the infamous trial and its impact on the band
[16:16] Rob and Nick discuss the difficulties of being gay in today's world
[18:19] Jason explains how he recorded his new album
[21:31] How Jason expresses gratitude for his daily life and blessings
[24:18] Randy relates how he got involved in the San Francisco music scene
[27:49] Randy revisits his eclectic musical journey
[30:23] Randy and Nick reminisce about working A&R for major record labels
[32:23] Richard explains how he was drafted into G'n'R
[35:57] Richard joins G'n'R and hits the road
[40:57] Bob makes the best out of the Covid lockdown
[43:08] Bob lists his musical and artistic influences
[48:14] Glen reflects on where he stands artistically and commercially at 50
[50:07] Glen almost took a very different career path
[54:02] Glen deals with his depression through the power of gratitude
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