Interview: Pete Anderson Talks Producing Dwight Yoakam, Meat Puppets, Roy Orbison, Jamming with Jim Gordon & More

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl. In this episode, our host Scott Dudelson sits down with the Grammy-winning producer, guitarist, and bandleader Pete Anderson. We  dive deep into some of Anderson's most impactful productions including his work with Dwight Yoakam, Roy Orbison, Meat Puppets and an incredible story of playing in a band with legendary session drummer Jim Gordon weeks before Gordon tragically killed his mother in 1983.

Pete candidly shares tales from his Detroit upbringing where he first discovered his passion for Jazz, Motown R&B, and blues. He talks with enthusiasm about tour experiences, collaborations, and his path from a young Elvis fan to a Grammys winning producer.

Pete and go in depth about his career and life with a particular focus on Anderson's early days, playing with Jim Gordon in the Blue Monkey's, meeting Dwight Yoakam and recording iconic albums with Dwight, producing KD Lang, Roy Orbison, Meat Puppets, Buck Owens, Thelonious Monster and others.  Anderson shares incredible stories leading up the current day where he shares info about a new record by George Ducas he just produced, as well as a new book that reveals his producing technique with specific tips.

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