Russ Ballard, Argent: A BEAUTIFUL GUY WHOSE CHILDHOOD ACCIDENT CHANGED HIS LIFE
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On this Russ Ballard interview: Listen to the hitmaker of songs done by Kiss, Santana, Rainbow, Ace Frehley, Roger Daltry, Three Dog Night, America & LOADS more! An early secret to success Paul McCartney shared with him… sometimes you need medication… how he was a different person after he came out of his depression and into a blissful life… writing songs with Roger Daltrey… a terrible childhood accident which led him to having 10 operations over 3 years… getting a reading by a faith healer that turned out to be effective… his early musical journey, his experiences writing songs for other artists, and the impact of his songs on the music industry. Sad story about losing a close friend… Russ shares stories about his time with the band Argent, his approach to songwriting, and the challenges he faced with burnout and depression. He also talks about the importance of discipline in songwriting and the changes he has witnessed in the music industry over the years… maintaining a positive outlook on life and the power of breathing and meditation
TONS of amazing and fun stories, and awesome life journeys. LOADS of fun, and positive vibes. Russ is the best!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:06 Early Musical Journey
07:14 First Song Recorded by Cliff Richards and The Shadows
09:19 Writing Songs for Other Artists
12:50 First Experience of Hearing His Song on the Radio
14:20 Joining Argent and Developing Songwriting Discipline
15:48 The Importance of Discipline in Songwriting
18:28 Dealing with Burnout and Depression
19:51 Playing Extensive Sets with Argent
21:41 The Influence of Classical Music on Songwriting
23:43 Lessons Learned from Burnout and Depression
26:46 Recovering from Depression and Finding Inspiration
28:11 The Success of 'Hold Your Head High'
29:26 Writing Songs for Rainbow and Ace Frehley
31:06 The Impact of His Songs on Other Artists
33:06 Leaving Argent and Pursuing a Solo Career
36:35 Transitioning to Songwriting and Producing
38:43 Changes in the Music Industry Over the Years
39:40 Backstories of Hit Songs
01:05:40 Top Three Musical Experiences
01:26:47 Maintaining a Positive Outlook on Life
01:39:00 The Album 'It's Good to Be Here' and the Song 'My Awakening'
01:49:48 The Importance of Breathing and Meditation
01:53:05 The Power of Positivity and Letting Go of Negativity
01:51:58 The Story of the Holy Strat
01:53:10 The Plus Two Band
01:54:33 The Unique Features of the Holy Strat
01:56:16 The Impact of Modifications on Sound
01:57:21 The Rarity and Uniqueness of the Holy Strat
01:58:27 The Holy Strat as Russ's Number One Guitar
01:59:32 Russ's Continued Love for Les Pauls
02:00:01 The Influence of Other Musicians
02:00:26 Funny and Embarrassing Moments on Stage
02:02:47 The Impact of Russ's Childhood Accident
02:03:03 The Positive Side of Adversity
02:06:00 The Importance of Humor
02:07:24 The Impact of Childhood Experiences
02:08:19 The Creepiness of Eye Injuries
02:10:22 The Role of Fate and Higher Power
02:12:47 The Silver Lining in Difficult Times
02:13:48 The Importance of Family and Love
02:14:50 The Physical Effects of Health Issues
02:15:54 The Importance of Taking Care of Oneself
02:17:16 The Challenges of Aging
02:18:12 The Power of Memory
02:19:12 Unbelievable Coincidences
02:20:09 Random and Strange Experiences
02:22:16 The Impact of Movies and Music
02:23:36 The Quirkiness of Human Emotions
02:25:07 The Phenomenon of Musical Memory
02:26:42 The Difficulty of Choosing Desert Island CDs
02:30:05 Health Issues and Medical Procedures
02:32:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Health
02:33:05 The Frustration of Urinary Problems
02:34:43 The Importance of Relationships and Intimacy
02:36:35 The Influence of Childhood TV Shows
02:37:36 The Challenge of Remembering Lyrics
02:41:19 The Significance of Song Lyrics
02:42:30 The Question of Love
02:43:29 Different Perspectives on Love
02:45:13 The Complexity of Love
02:46:48 The Evolution of Personality
02:47:52 The Importance of Thoughtful Questions
02:48:27 Russ's Love for Classical Music
02:49:14 The Influence of Music Festivals
02:50:52 The Power of Passion
02:51:35 The Book of Love
02:52:21 The Impact of Collaboration
02:53:32 The Connection Between Music and Memories
02:56:08 The Importance of Emotional Connection
02:56:42 The Desire for Russ's Music to Reach a Wider Audience
02:58:00 Russ's Appreciation for the Support
02:59:33 The Challenge of Remembering Lyrics
03:00:05 Future Plans and Possible Meetings
03:00:19 Curiosity About Mexican Food in the UK
03:00:41 The Universal Love for Music
03:00:46 Closing RemarksSummary
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I worked with Russ in the late 90s. He added a great hook to a song of mine and we recorded it together in his studio. An amazing experience. Russ is an incredibly talented, likeable guy, no ego and really sweet-natured person. I was an even bigger fan after spending a few days with him.
Glad you enjoyed the interview @bingobrownable, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
Can that song be found online anywhere my friend?
@@faborwick5887 not that I'm aware of. I'll try and locate it and post it if I can
What a true legend! Thank you for sharing this amazing interview!
Glad you enjoyed the interview @user-fe4ux7xd2e, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
Thanks so much for this deep interview. I've been a big Russ Ballard fan since seeing Argent back in the 70's and always loved his work and especially his vocals. I highly recommend his Winning album.
Glad you enjoyed the interview @MrJimmyaaa, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
This is such a great podcast with an uplifting and inspiring message. For years, I kept seeing the name "Russ Ballard" on song credits and kept wondering "who is this guy? he writes amazing song" and yet never made the connection to the singer/guitarist in Argent. I started listening to the reformed Zombies after seeing them as SXSW and that leads to Russ Ballard of course. I had no idea about his life, but this is an amazing and cool story. What a guy - positive, optimistic, and like every truly great person I've met or observed, virtually egoless because they really don't care what others think of them, they're too busy doing what they do and enjoying the trip. Russ Ballard? I'm a fan.
Oh man, thanks for your kind words @timwallace1912 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫ Enjoy!
Funny. I only knew him as a solo artist (Voices).
Didn't know he was with Argent.
Quite a catalog of music. Great interview as always.
Thanks David, glad you enjoyed this... yeah he's a legend! Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶
I will always love "Voices". It is so timeless, so modern, yet it was so right for the 1980s. It was featured during the cold open of an early Miami Vice episode, played over Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas speedboating their way through the choppy ocean waters all the way to the Bahamas to take down the evil druglord Calderon, interspersed with scene flashbacks of previous episodes that lead up to the reason for their traveling to the Bahamas. The song, to me, was the perfect fit for that particular segment.
Thank you for listening @johndrake2729! 🎉🔥😇
@@EveryoneLovesGuitarNot a problem, man.
Wow i really enjoy this interview, once again you knocked it outta the park .good vibes from NJ
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it @kennethhacker3014, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶
excellent interview!!!!
Thanks @SuperPassionflower, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶
Love NY Groove and Can't Shake Loose, I Know There's Somethin's Goin On
Thank you for listening @BarkleyConners! 🎉🔥😇
It was long ago but I met Russ in New York back in the 70s when you can see a super star play for 7 bucks🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That is cool @NicholasANappiNick! Thanks for listening 💥🎶🔥
I think I remember Chas and Dave. And I definitely remember Pop Quiz, only Mike Read was the host at the time I watched it. Craig, I take it your wife is from England?
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Say, Craig, how did you make the transition to being a pescatarian?
I'm pretty disciplined, so I literally just stopped eating meat. And as a guy who works out, I ate meat and eggs a LOT - like 2-3 times a day. BUT... my approach to it made it very easy. My thoughts were, "Let me give this a try and see how it goes." So in my mind this was (and still is) "Just a trial, just an experiment." I find that "trying" things is a lot easier and far less pressure than "I MUST DO THIS." Hope this helps!