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takin' a walkAuthor: iHeartPodcasts
"Takin'A Walk" is a weekly music history podcast featuring intimate conversations with legendary musicians, songwriters, producers, and the creative minds behind your favorite songs. Host Buzz Knight, a media executive and lifelong music enthusiast , takes listeners behind the scenes with everyone from rock icons to Indie artists, Grammy winners to session players and today's hitmakers.Discover the untold stories of how classic albums were made, what inspires great songwriting, and the creative journeys of artists across rock, country, jazz fusion, progressive, Americana and beyond. Past guests include Darryl McDaniels(Run -DMC), members of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers(Mike Campbell), Carlos Santana, Jelly Roll, Roddy Bottum from Faith No More, Amanda Shires, Pos from De La Soul and acclaimed songwriters who've written for Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Katy Perry, and more. New episodes weekly on the iHeartPodcast Network. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Tom Petersson: Cheap Trick's Bass Legacy, Music History Stories and Life on the Road
Monday, 24 November, 2025
Join us on Takin A Walk for an unforgettable conversation with Tom Petersson, legendary bassist and founding member of Cheap Trick! In this episode, we dive deep into the iconic rock band’s incredible journey, their latest album, and what keeps them at the forefront of rock and roll after five decades. Tom opens up about Cheap Trick’s new album, sharing exclusive insights into the creative process, songwriting evolution, and what fans can expect from their latest release. From the recording studio to the stage, discover how one of rock’s most enduring bands continues to push boundaries and create fresh, powerful music. We explore Tom’s revolutionary 12-string bass sound that helped define Cheap Trick’s signature style, discuss classic hits like “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “Dream Police,” and hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories from their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. In this episode: • Exclusive details about Cheap Trick’s new album and latest music • The story behind Tom Petersson’s iconic 12-string bass innovation • Life on the road: touring stories from decades of rock concerts • Working with Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, and the Cheap Trick family • Power pop influences and the Rockford, Illinois rock scene • Recording classics at Budokan and creating live album history • What’s next for Cheap Trick: upcoming tours and new music releases Whether you’re a lifelong Cheap Trick fan or discovering their music for the first time, this episode offers rare insights from one of rock’s most innovative bassists. Don’t miss this deep dive into rock history, new music, and the enduring power of classic rock and roll. Subscribe to Takin A Walk for more conversations with music legends, iconic musicians, and the stories behind the songs you love.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
