Pete Thorn
Listen now
Description
Proudly brandishing the moniker of "Guitar Nerd", Pete Thorn is among the most revered guitarists on the interwebs, where his reviews and how-to videos garner thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram. Pete built his guitar reputation as a go-to session guitar guy with famed producer Linda Perry in LA and also spent years on the road with the likes of Chris Cornell, Don Henly, Melissa Etheridge, Jewell, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and others.  Greg and Pete get into the gear AND the gristle! 1:13 - What’s this about playing guitar in a vampire musical in Oshkosh, Wisconsin? 3:29 - Getting out of the house to play, perform, or travel as the pandemic winds down 6:14 - The Pete Thorn signature guitar from Suhr Guitars, and gear acquisition during the pandemic 9:13 - Pete’s interest in love with recording and audio production, and the delicate intricacies of performing live with backing tracks 31:14 - Growing up in Canada, and moving to Los Angeles to attend the Guitar Institute 40:16 - Pete’s early influences, and how his taste evolved over time 46:10 - Pete’s gear, then and now 57:50 - Thoughts on being a session player 63:06 - The near future for Pete, and all that he has planned Total Length: 71:08 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.
More Episodes
Strap in, gristle tribe, because our latest jam session with blues-rock maestro Davey Knowles is a deep dive into the soulful crossroads where British folk meets Americana. Hailing from the Isle of Man, Davey's heartfelt anecdotes reveal his journey to the heartland of Chicagoland's music scene,...
Published 04/11/24
Jimmy Hall is a vocalist, harpist, and saxophonist extraordinaire. He is known for his time with Wet Willie, Jeff Beck, the Dickey Betts band, Hank Williams Jr., and as a recent contributor to the Allman Betts Family Revival.  Today the mighty Mr. Hall joins Greg to chew the gristle! 2:46 -...
Published 03/28/24