The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

#104. Alex Pruitt | Drummer for Formerly Known As

In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff sit down with Alex Pruitt, drummer for the band Formerly Known As. Alex shares how his musical journey began playing drums alongside his brother in church, which led to his time touring nationally and spending four years at Stax Music Academy. He also discusses how he connected with Shawn Few, leading to his spot in Formerly Known As, and dives into his favorite drum brands, influences, and the lessons learned along the way.
 
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REPLAY | Robert Allen Parker - Landslide, Play Some Skynyrd & Trouble No More [9/4/24]

Our featured guest, Robert Allen Parker, discusses his time playing with Landslide, Play Some Skynyrd and Trouble No More, his documentary Meanwhile In Memphis: The Sound of a Revolution, and gives us a glimpse into Beale Street's vibrant scene in the 80s and 90s
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#103. Steve Taylor | Generation-X & Back In Time

In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff welcome guitarist and vocalist Steve Taylor to the studio for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey. Steve, known for his work with Generation-X and Back In Time: The Music of Huey Lewis and the News, shares stories from his early days to his time performing with bands like Chasing Angels, Rants, and Night Call with Stephen Haynes. The trio dives into Steve’s Memphis connection, his unexpected career as a Nuclear Pharmacist, his musical beginnings, and the artists who helped shape his sound.
 
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REPLAY | Phil & Rawleigh Hartzell, Play Rough [8/28/24]

We chat with Phil and Rawleigh Hartzell from the band Play Rough about their move to Memphis, their time at the Stage Stop, and their various projects over the years, including Nation, M-Town, Hollywood, and The Patio Pirates.
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#102. Corey Riggs | The Boneyard/Lead Vocalist

On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off with a big shoutout to Matt Montgomery and Supernova Music, a local shop dedicated to supporting musicians through consignment, repairs, setups, and custom effects. They encourage listeners to support Matt and his team at 8785 Chaffee Road, Arlington, TN, United States, Tennessee - supernovamusicmemphis.com .
For the feature segment, Derrick and Jeff sit down with Corey Riggs, lead singer of the premier Memphis hard rock band The Boneyard. Corey shares stories from his early days in Tokyo Rose, including an unforgettable audition with Allan Bone, and opens up about his personal testimony and spiritual journey during time away from the stage. He talks about returning to live gigs, dives into setlists and band dynamics, and even joins Jeff in some Star Wars lightsaber nerdom. It’s a fun, insightful, and rock-filled conversation you won’t want to miss.
 
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REPLAY | Keith Blanchard, Grand Theft Audio [8/21/24]

We dive deep with musician Keith Blanchard as he shares stories from his acoustic work, his bass-playing career, the origin of his band Grand Theft Audio and his journey through the Memphis' music scene. We also explore his sound engineering days at Stage Stop, working with legendary bands like Warrant and Quiet Riot.
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#101. Mickey Thomas | Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas

On this exciting episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off with Stephanie Wilson-Nichols to promote Fall Fest Memphis Presents: Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas — live in concert on Saturday, October 18th at the Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Collierville, TN. Then, the guys sit down for a fun-filled interview with the legendary Mickey Thomas himself. From his Memphis connections in 1973, to being the unforgettable voice behind Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” to joining Starship in 1979 and leading the ultimate revival in 1992 as Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas, Mickey shares stories, influences, and plenty of laughs. Huge thanks to Stephanie for making this connection possible and to Mickey for bringing his energy and time to the show!
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REPLAY | Paul Moreau, Heartless [8/14/24]

Paul shares stories about organizing events like the Tommy Awards, Merry Kissmas, his nad in the Stagestop Reunion to honor the legendary Nita Makris and his time with past bands like Bad English and Led Zeppin. Plus, a fun story about playing "Purple Rain" with Cory Glover at The Sands.
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REPLAY | Frankie Hollie, Frankie Hollie and the Noise [8/07/24]

In the featured guest segment, the gang had a blast chatting with Frankie Hollie from Frankie Hollie and the Noise. They delved into the band's members and their unique music style, explored Frankie's influences and the band's origins, and marveled at his epic drum kit and rockstar hair. Plus, we talked about the current venues he rocks, including Newbys, every Thursday with Eddie Smith and Brannon Heath.
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Break a leg they say...Update on the podcast for 2025

Gearing up for the 2025 Fall season! The new season officially kicks off Tuesday, September 23rd, with none other than legendary vocalist Mickey Thomas of Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas as the season opener guest. Derrick also opens up about a personal setback—breaking his leg—and how it has affected the scheduling for the show. All coming to you from Cafe du Pod.