An Interview with Tom Werman

Legendary Producer Tom Werman Tells All

From Stay Hungry to Shout at the Devil, producer Tom Werman helped shape the sound of hard rock in the '70s and '80s. In this deep-dive interview, Tom reflects on his decades-long career producing chart-topping records for Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Poison, Cheap Trick, Blue Öyster Cult, and more—and the stories go far beyond the credits.

Now retired and enjoying life in the Berkshires, Werman joins us to talk about his memoir Turn It Up!, his unexpected post-music career running a luxury B&B, and why he’s perfectly happy never hearing another power ballad again.

🧨 Highlights Include:

The shotgun incident that nearly ended it all

Why Dee Snider and Nikki Sixx turned on him years later

Stories behind Against the Law, Blow My Fuse, Cocked & Loaded, Blackout in the Red Room, and more

How Who Moved My Cheese? inspired him to leave music

Producing for Rock Star’s Steel Dragon with Zakk Wylde and Jason Bonham

Why he passed on the Blues Brothers and Spinal Tap albums

Which artists he wishes he got to work with (hint: The Who, ZZ Top, Skynyrd...)

His thoughts on the Eagles, grunge, and what makes a song shower-worthy

📘 Turn It Up: My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music is available now in print and audiobook (narrated by Werman himself).
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🌐 Visit: https://tomwerman.com