Singer-songwriter, Robin Taylor Zander, son of Cheap Trick vocalist, Robin Zander, took advantage of the instruments he grew up around by learning to play a variety of them. Spending summers on the road with his dad and soaking in the sonics of Rock from his earliest days helped form RTZ into a songwriter with an exceptional sense of melody and songcrafting. As a touring member of Cheap Trick, where he has filled in on drums, bass, and lead guitar as the need arose, RTZ has become an integral part of the band as a rhythm guitar player and background vocalist. Robin's DEBUT album, The Distance, is out NOW, and it is an album of high caliber that I HIGHLY recommend. In our chat, RTZ talks about growing up in a Rock n Roll family, how he became part of Cheap Trick, and writing and recording his new album and much more. This is a fun chat with a genuine artist with great writing and performing prowess. We play the first cut from the album, a catchy tune that wears its Beatles influence on its sleeve, titled, "What Am I to Do?" Catch RTZ on the road as he plays in support of The Distance. Check out his Linktree for all the links you will need to buy music, merch, keep up with RTZ's socials and get info about shows. Click here for RTS's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rtzmusic   Copyright Notification: "What Am I to Do?" written by Robin Taylor Zander. Used by permission.  Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission. To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com - As an indie podcaster, I would love your help getting the word out about Journey to the Stage. Reviews and ratings are so helpful and encouraging. If you like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening! Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw Omnis Gloria Christo