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Chris Shiflett has been a Foo Fighter over 20 years but continues to write and release solo music at an astounding rate. Today we discuss his career leading up to joining Foo Fighters, his early punk & vinyl roots, his new solo track "Black Top, White Lines" and lots more! Photos by Joey Martinez
Topics include:
Does Chris have a record collection?
Chris enjoys listening to full albums
Does Chris go to record stores?
Chris’ first record was the same as his son's
The artists he admired in the early days
Chris’ first concert & early memories
Discovering punk rock
Joining the band “Rat Pack"
1st record - Rat Pack on SuperSeven records
The name “Boat Plastic"
History of pseudonyms - Jake Jackson
Working at Fat Wreck in late 90s
Joining No Use For a Name
What Chris learned from Tony Sly
The songwriting process for Foo Fighters
Dividing guitar ideas between Chris, Pat and Dave
What’s the title of Chris’ new LP?
Making the 1st Gimme Gimmes album
Auditioning for the Foo Fighters, leaving NUFAN
What changed in Chris’ life immediately after joining Foo Fighters
Chris’ 1st tour w Foo Fighters
1st recordings with One by One
Are there unreleased Foo recordings?
The last time Chris was starstruck
Playing with Mick Jagger, at White House
Discussing the scale of a Foo Fighters tour
Who’s still on Chris’ bucket list?
Upcoming album on Blue Élan records
Previous solo record labels
Preparing solo and other projects on streaming services and vinyl
Sharing a new solo track every few weeks
Nate’s gramophone
Interview wrap up
Check out Chris' new track "Black Top, White Lines"
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.