The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 088 - Clint Wells

The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo start the podcast off discussing the concept of safe words in intimate relationships, with both hosts expressing disinterest in the practice. They then share a humorous anecdote about visiting an S&M club in New York City, highlighting their shock and disbelief at the explicit activities they witnessed. The discussion shifts to political topics, criticizing the actions of left-wing groups, including vandalizing Tesla chargers and supporting controversial figures like the leader of MS-13.

The podcast talks about the political climate, highlighting the illogical nature of certain political points and the polarization of society. It also touches on the music industry, mentioning a Metallica podcast called "Metal Up Your Podcast" and the success of cover bands. The discussion then shifts to the Clint Wells journey as a musician, starting with playing guitar to hang out with a friend and eventually pursuing original music.

The conversation discusses Metallica’s evolution, particularly the Black Album, which some fans view as a sellout. It also touches on a Rolling Stone article about the band LiVe’s business dealings, which was deemed inaccurate and led to a defamation settlement. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the unique chemistry of the original members of LiVe and the impact of their split.

Chad Gracey recounts a series of events involving a severed tricep tendon, being replaced by another drummer named Robyn Diaz, and feeling betrayed when new songs were recorded without his knowledge. Clint shares a humorous anecdote about Metallica’s performance with guest musicians and discusses rumors about Korn’s name origin. The conversation touches on the evolution of music and the impact of misinformation in the digital age.

The conversation recounts a meet-and-greet with Chad Gracey of Live, where the Clint Wells awkwardly complimented his drumming style and a deep cut song. CAG said he regrets turning down an opportunity to open for U2, which could have significantly impacted Live’s career. Despite this, Live experienced massive success with their album “Throwing Copper,” selling out theaters and eventually arenas.

The band Live experienced a shift in their sound and fan base with their albums “V” and “Birds of Prey,” moving away from their earlier grunge sound. Despite the label’s lack of support for “V,” the song “Overcome” gained popularity after the September 11 attacks. The band’s touring dynamics changed, with smaller venues in the US and larger ones overseas, though they didn’t actively track the impact of their records on ticket sales.

Clint Wells, a musician, discusses his career in music and podcasting. He expresses a desire to spend more time with his family and pursue other creative outlets, such as music production.

Clint Wells discusses the challenges of touring, including the monotony of bus life and the struggle to find time for personal pursuits. He highlights the importance of rest and healthy habits, contrasting the public perception of rock star life with the reality. Clint also mentions his upcoming tour with Morgan Wade and his Metallica podcast, “Metal Up Your Podcast,” hinting at a potential appearance by Chad.

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