058: Ronni LeTekro from TNT

Published: June 13, 2018, 2:48 p.m.

b'Sound Matters episode #058 features Tom\'s conversation with perhaps one of the most underrated guitarists in rock music over the past 30+ years. Ronni LeTekro is a founding member of Norway\'s multi-platinum band, TNT, as well as a prolific solo artist. Ronni is as funny and honest, as he is direct and surprising. Ronni was an absolute pleasure to speak with, and he was sure to throw a few curve balls into this interview for good measure... Enjoy!

Inside the Interview:
01:03 - Still excited to release new albums at this point in his career...
01:37 - About the new TNT album, "XIII" & Ronni\'s reactions to my comparisons...
05:36 - On TNT\'s great new lead singer Baol...
07:21 - On Tony Harnell & why release a new TNT album?
08:36 - About Ronni\'s solo albums & the "hell" of touring with Zappa\'s band...
10:59 - On being a KISS fan, and Ace Frehely as a guitarist...
12:00 - Ronni\'s perspective on rock music today vs. back in the day...
13:26 - How Ronni views TNT\'s evolution over the past three decades...
14:17 - The interesting story about recording the great song "Eddie"...
16:10 - Ronni\'s view on using substances as a musician today...
17:27- What Ronni has learned about "success" through the years...
18:24 - The surprising advice Ronni give his younger self...

Connect with Ronni LeTekro:
Website: www.tntband.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tnttheband
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ronniletekro

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"Sound Matters Radio" Episode 058 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-058'