"Hey Man, Nice Podcast" - Richard Patrick, Unfiltered

Published: Oct. 2, 2019, 4 a.m.

Richard Patrick was the touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails before founding the multi-platinum selling rock band Filter. With hits like Hey Man, Nice Shot\u201d and \u201cTake a Picture\u201d Filter sold millions of albums and are about to release their 9th studio album.\xa0

What you will learn:\xa0\xa0

  • How growing up in Cleveland affected Richard\u2019s outlook on music.
  • How his move to Los Angeles opened up opportunities musically.
  • The parallels between Richard's and his brother Robert Patrick's (Terminator, True Blood) careers in entertainment.\xa0
  • What musical influences inspired Richard when he first entered the music scene.
  • The physical and emotional toll of touring with Nine Inch Nails.
  • Why Richard left Nine Inch Nails and started the band Filter.\xa0\xa0
  • What sobriety has meant to his personal, professional, and creative life.\xa0\xa0
  • How the music business has transformed from the late 80s/early 90s to today.\xa0
  • The challenges rock musicians face today.\xa0
  • What new bands he listens to and is inspired by, including electronic dance music performer REZZ. \xa0
  • Why Trump sucks ass and needs to be impeached.\xa0\xa0

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