Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 67 - Frank Knuckles Walker Interview - Musician - Producer - Roots

(Originally aired 7/13/22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3mTkZ_n9C0

This is Episode 67 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Frank "Knuckles" Walker, a 17 year musician/producer (most known for being a drummer/percussionist with the legendary Hip Hop band, The Roots), a regular on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and a motivational speaker.

Frank "Knuckles" Walker, is a 17 year musician/producer, most known for being a drummer/percussionist with the legendary Hip Hop band, The Roots. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Frank and his parents moved to Philadelphia, to pursue the American Dream. While growing up, Frank spent a lot of time in Church, and this is where he gained his passion for music. This is actually what led to his big break. At the age of 19, while playing drums in the church band, Frank was discovered and was asked to go on the "Voodoo" tour with D'Angelo. Because of his talent and work ethic on the tour, Frank was then asked to become a member of the Legendary Roots Crew, where he eventually spent 17 years.

During his time with the band, he had the opportunity to play along the side of many great musicians including Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Bruce Springstein, just to name a few. In addition to playing with many legendary artist, he also became a regular on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, as 8 years member of the house band. During the 17 years with the band, Frank was exposed to many genres of music, which has led him to where he is today, a music producer, where he has had the opportunity to work with artists like Kanye West and Swae Lee, from the rap group Rae Sremmurd.

0:00 - 1:45:15 - Podcast welcome and Frank's story; the Roots story
1:45:16 - 1:50:24 - Overview of books/ movies/ albums
1:50:25 - 1:51:13 - Why do you want to inspire and motivate others?
1:51:14 - 1:53:26 - Who are some of the celebrities that you have worked with over your amazing career? Barack Obama
1:53:27 - 1:56:44 - How important is trust in a business relationship?
1:56:45 - 1:58:30 - Can we survive without trusting people?
1:58:31 - 2:03:16 - How important is loyalty as you climb the ladder of success?
2:03:17 - 2:07:15 - Some interesting stories working with Jimmy Fallon?
2:07:16 - 2:08:27 - Why do you love Philadelphia so much?
2:08:28 - 2:10:12 - Is it important for successful people to not forget their roots?
2:10:13 - 2:14:31 - How can music help humanity and save the world?
2:14:32 - 2:16:59 - What are your best memories with the band the Roots and Quest Love?
2:17:00 - 2:24:08 - Should all band members plan to eventually be great independently?
2:24:09 - 2:25:45 - Can you play a song for us and on Clubhouse?
2:25:46 - 2:26:19 - Can 1 book change the world?
2:26:20 - 2:31:00 - What role has networking played in your life?
2:31:01 - 2:33:36 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors?
2:33:37 - 2:35:04 - What are your favorite financial books?
2:35:05 - 2:36:44 - Do we need money to survive?
2:36:45 - 2:40:12 - Is finance necessary for everyone? tech glitch :)
2:40:13 - 2:42:27 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
2:42:28 - 2:45:06 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so? Why?
2:45:07 - 2:45:39 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
2:45:40 - 2:50:04 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

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