Chris Simmons Interview - Leon Russell, Paul Thorn: ALMOST DIED AT 19

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On this Chris Simmons Interview: Chris talks about his career, finding satisfaction in work, taking responsibility for personal growth, recognizing personal control, not trying to control others, giving and receiving grace. Chris, a blues guitarist, shares his journey from growing up in Alabama to playing with the Paul Thorne Band and touring with Leon Russell. He discovered his passion for the guitar at a young age and knew he wanted to play professionally. After playing in cover bands and his own original band, he made the move to Austin and later to LA. The opportunity to audition for Leon Russell changed his life, and he spent five years on the road with him, opening for artists like Elton John. This experience taught him professionalism and songwriting skills. Chris talks about being let go from Leon's band, receiving Freddie King’s guitar as a gift from Leon, joining Paul Thorn's band, and more
Chris discusses the power of music and live performances, overcoming dark periods in life, finding gratitude and perspective, the process of creating guitar solos, unforgettable moments in life, personal hobbies, lessons from his parents, finding joy and satisfaction in life, and more
Photo by Larry O. Gay
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Discovering the Guitar
06:00 Growing Up in Alabama
10:00 Early Music Career and Lessons Learned
14:00 Moving to Austin
18:00 Moving to LA and Culture Shock
23:00 Opportunity with Leon Russell
36:00 Professional and Personal Growth with Leon Russell
39:00 Meeting Elton John
41:39 Playing with Elton John and Leon Russell
43:03 Being Let Go from Leon Russell's Band
46:32 Receiving a Guitar from Leon Russell
53:58 Joining Paul Thorn's Band
54:12 Learning to Play Guitar Better
59:49 Reviewing Chris's Solo Music
01:16:01 Top Three Musical Experiences
01:19:35 The Power of Music and Live Performances
01:21:05 Overcoming Dark Periods in Life
01:22:55 Finding Gratitude and Perspective
01:24:05 The Process of Creating Guitar Solos
01:26:35 Memorable Concert Experiences
01:30:22 Favorite Guitars and Guitar Modifications
01:36:33 Worst Gig Ever
01:37:51 Desert Island Discs
01:39:14 Unforgettable Moments in Life
01:42:07 Personal Qualities and Interests
01:46:16 Lessons from Parents
01:50:46 Favorite Travel Destinations
01:54:08 Finding Joy and Satisfaction in Life
01:55:40 Finding Satisfaction in Work
01:56:00 Taking Responsibility for Personal Growth
01:57:11 Recognizing Personal Control
01:57:44 Not Trying to Control Others
01:57:57 Giving and Receiving Grace
01:59:14 Working on Your Own Guitar
02:00:05 Choosing Happiness

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