Billy Corgan, the frontman of two-time Grammy® Award-winning rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, recently launched his new podcast, “The Magnificent Others”, via Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios.
In the new episode, Billy Corgan sits down with Wolfgang Van Halen for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative path in the long shadow of one of rock’s greatest legends. Wolfgang opens up about his drive to earn every opportunity on his own merits, reflecting on the dual realities of carrying a famous name and longing simply to be recognized as a credible musician. He talks about his musical foundation – from pounding out blink-182 drum fills to honing a powerful and versatile lead vocal style – and how those early passions shaped the sound of Mammoth. He dives into the band’s whirlwind experiences supporting Metallica, the importance of maintaining a rock-solid live show without backing tracks, and the reality of navigating public scrutiny in the hyperconnected era of social media. Along the way, Wolfgang shares personal memories of his father, Eddie Van Halen, explaining both the encouragement and quiet expectations that fuelled his ambition and helped him endure the commentary and comparisons that inevitably follow him and much more.
Listen at Apple Podcasts here, watch the video below:
Watch the official trailer for the podcast’s first instalment and its high-powered slate of guests:
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In the new episode, Billy Corgan sits down with Wolfgang Van Halen for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative path in the long shadow of one of rock’s greatest legends. Wolfgang opens up about his drive to earn every opportunity on his own merits, reflecting on the dual realities of carrying a famous name and longing simply to be recognized as a credible musician. He talks about his musical foundation – from pounding out blink-182 drum fills to honing a powerful and versatile lead vocal style – and how those early passions shaped the sound of Mammoth. He dives into the band’s whirlwind experiences supporting Metallica, the importance of maintaining a rock-solid live show without backing tracks, and the reality of navigating public scrutiny in the hyperconnected era of social media. Along the way, Wolfgang shares personal memories of his father, Eddie Van Halen, explaining both the encouragement and quiet expectations that fuelled his ambition and helped him endure the commentary and comparisons that inevitably follow him and much more.
Listen at Apple Podcasts here, watch the video below:
Watch the official trailer for the podcast’s first instalment and its high-powered slate of guests:
The post WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Talks Music, Identity, And Forging A Creative Path In The Long Shadow Of One Of Rock’s Greatest Legends On BILLY CORGAN’s “The Magnificent Others” Podcast; Video appeared first on BraveWords - Where Music Lives.
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