Academy Of Tone 300: Walter Trout

Special guest: Walter Trout

00:00 Welcome 01:26 Walter Trout: A True Blues Legend 02:18 Performing "Me, My Guitar, and the Blues" 07:30 Meeting Walter Trout at His Home 08:45 56 Years in the Music Industry 09:14 Playing with the Legends (Hooker, Mayall, Canned Heat) 10:05 The Energy of a Great Band 11:06 Connecting with the Audience 12:15 Keeping the Music Business in the Family 13:34 Lessons on Trust and Management 15:11 Consistency and Career Longevity 16:25 Transitioning from Sideman to Solo Artist 17:49 Playing Five Nights a Week in Beach Bars 18:48 Upcoming US Tour Schedule 20:00 Remembering the Great Jeff Healy 21:08 Plans for the European Tour 22:38 Wisdom from John Mayall on Life and Music 23:35 Carlos Santana and 38 Years of Sobriety 24:40 The Emotional Connection of Playing Sobriety 26:07 Music as a Pure Language 27:48 Heartfelt Expression Through the Instrument 28:34 Early Days of Amplifiers and Gear 30:05 Discovering the Mesa Boogie Sound 31:27 Trying the BluGuitar Amp 1 Mercury Edition 32:50 Playing with Son John Trout 34:02 The Current Band Line-up 35:24 Different Musical Styles in the Family 37:35 Supporting Young Talents 38:42 The "Pedalpocalypse" and No Pedals 40:49 Controlling Tone via Guitar Volume 43:47 Transitioning from Gibson to Fender Stratocasters 45:00 The Story of the 1974 Olympic White Strat 47:44 The Mosaic Tribute Guitar in the Entrance 49:46 String Gauges and Technical Specs 52:43 Memories and Awards in the House 55:34 Iconic Photos and Final Stories 57:43 Conclusion and Farewell