Walter Trout joins the Blues Rock Show 10 years following his life saving liver transplant to discuss how his life changed, 37 years of sobriety and how Carlos Santana helped him get sober, John Mayall asking him to join the Bluesbreakers, joining Canned Heat, his approach to songwriting, using his platform to help up and coming artists, and more.
Intro: 0:00
Touring vehicle totaled: 0:45
10 year anniversary of liver transplant: 2:22
The emotions of returning to Omaha: 3:59
Relearning to play guitar: 4:39
Wife Marie joining Walter on stage: 6:46
Playing on stage with son, Jon: 7:55
Getting sober: 8:47
How Walter joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers: 11:49
Consistency as a songwriter: 15:26
Oldest idea that ended up on an album: 18:12
Walter’s approach to writing an album: 19:08
Walter using his platform to help up and comers: 21:24
The Reward of helping artists: 23:10
Up and coming artists that impress Walter: 23:54
Modern blues rock scene: 26:12
Walter’s thoughts on A.I. in music: 27:57
What makes a great guitar player: 29:09
Walter’s advice for the next generation of musicians: 31:44
Supporting live music: 34:18
*Editor’s note* – This interview was recorded before the passing of John Mayall.
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This is incredible. I want you all to know that you are doing amazing work at Blues Rock Review. This is the best content I've found anywhere on blues rock, which I am researching fairly constantly as the editor and head writer of Blues Notes for the Blues Society of Omaha. You are knocking it out of the park on a regular basis, and I appreciate your work.
Too Much Alcohol————– Rory Gallagher
GREAT interview, Thanks
Walter congratulations on.your sobriety. I'm coming up on 23 years clean and sober in October. Love your music bro I hope you gig here in Philly ✌👍
Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day ❤😊
Fantastic interview with a Fantastic human being and guitarist. This man is a Legend🎸🎤👌
Live on walter guitar legend 😮
I appreciate Mr. Walter Trout sharing his stage with me. He truly is a leader recognizing talent and is selfless in support of talented artists working to have a career. God bless him ❤
He's a great interviewer. Asked great questions and let Walter do most of the talking. Many thumbs up. I saw a young Jake Kershaw sit in with Walter Trout and his son trading licks.
Great mentoring.
I found Walter through John Mayall and have followed his career ever since so thanks for this great interview, he seems a very genuine and humble guy.
RIP John Mayall.
What a cool guy…a true superstar!
So pleased he's still with us. Long live the great, Walter Trout!
I recognize the New Jersey/Philly accent a mile away. lol Rock on!
Very moved by Walter. I went into V.A hospital rehab that was supposed to be for 30 days.i had cirrhosis of the liver and was having seizures so they kept me for 7 months. I came out and got into recovery and became a substance abuse counselor with 40 years sobriety. Nice thing about life is we can start over anytime.
Yes you think you know what the bottom is when your drinking
When you stop you start to know