#1 Billboard Artist: Real Music Is Dying

19 days ago
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The music industry has changed forever. But is it for the better?

We're pulling back the curtain with a true veteran of the 90s country golden era: Heath Wright, the founding member of the chart-topping band Ricochet. From the days of selling physical albums to today's world where music is "free," Heath gets candid about the seismic shifts he's witnessed over 30 years. He explains why artists now record albums just to sell concert tickets, and shares the fascinating journey from learning guitar from a silent movie piano player to landing a #1 smash with "Daddy's Money."

Join us for an unfiltered conversation as Heath breaks down:
- Why a video game (Guitar Hero) might be responsible for the decline in real musicianship.
- The surprising truth about discipline and why parents need to push their kids.
- The wild story of how he ended up fronting his heroes, Restless Heart (twice!).
- The unfiltered truth about temptation and the strain of staying married on the road.
- His picks for the greatest, most gifted vocalists he's ever heard, like Vince Gill and Joe Diffie.

Timestamps
00:00 - How Streaming Killed Music Ownership
00:51 - Introducing Heath Wright of Ricochet
01:10 - The Rare Musicianship of Ricochet's Live Shows
02:15 - Meet the Multi-Instrumentalists in the Band
03:31 - Why Has Musicianship Declined? (Heath Blames Guitar Hero!)
04:22 - Learning Music Before the Internet
05:03 - My First Music Teacher Taught Guitar from a Piano
07:15 - The Role of Parents in Developing Talent & Character
09:08 - The Myth of Mastery & 10,000 Hours
09:48 - "You Ain't Gonna Get Girls Playing Guitar Hero"
10:19 - The Difference Between a Fiddle and a Violin
11:33 - Becoming Ricochet's Lead Singer
12:40 - The #1 Requirement to Be in Ricochet
13:08 - The Wild Story of Filling In for Restless Heart
15:17 - A Mötley Crüe Country Tribute Album You HAVE to Hear
17:10 - How John Rich Discovered Gretchen Wilson
18:43 - Who Are the Best Singers Heath Has Ever Heard?
19:18 - Heath's New All-Oklahoma Music Project (ft. Vince Gill)
21:03 - Why Do Some Singers Get Throat Cancer?
21:42 - What Was It Like Touring at the Peak of Country Music in the '90s?
24:09 - A Day in the Life on the Road
26:00 - The #1 Reason It's Hard to Stay Married on Tour
28:23 - Garth Brooks's Brilliant (and Frustrating) Business Model
29:59 - The Music Industry's Full Circle: From Selling Albums to Selling Experiences

Whether you wore out your "Daddy's Money" cassette or you're just fascinated by the evolution of the music business, Heath's wisdom, humor, and incredible stories offer an insider's look at a lifetime in music. This is one you won't want to miss.

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