Scott Lipps

Is the New York City Rock ’n’ Roll Scene Alive or Dead? A Year Inside the Underground That Says Otherwise Lipps Service is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

It's been the season of punk rock for me. Maybe because I recently stumbled upon my current fixation, Bad Nerves (interview out soon on the pod!), or the fact that the genre is definitely one of my musical inspirations. I’m lucky enough to play with Courtney Love as her drummer from time to time, and trust me, scene credibility is as important as anything else. About nine years ago when we played in Anaheim, I got to meet the one and only Brody Dalle when she came to one of our gigs.

Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. On this episode, Scott sits down with rocking singer and guitarist Myles Kennedy, ahead of the release of his new solo album, The Art of Letting Go. They discuss the influence of bands like Jane’s Addiction and Jellyfish, and Kennedy’s performances with rock legends like Jason Bonham and Slash. They talk about Kennedy’s signature guitar, the upcoming album, and his latest solo tour with a three-piece band.