Ep337: Jack Irons - RHCP, Pearl Jam, Eleven and more

Jack Irons, formerly of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Eleven & more, joins us to share memories, talk vinyl, discuss some career highlights and his new double EP "Koi Fish In Space/Dream of Luminous Blue". Topics include: Is Koi Fish In Space an album or an EP? The process of developing his solo material What has he learned from working with songwriters in the past? Learning to editing and arranging music for the listeners How does he start a song? Drum beat, lyric, idea? Jack’s method of writing music and composition by exploration Song naming and themes for instrumentals What were the records and music of his youth? Going to High School and punk shows in Los Angeles Eating Winchells doughnuts after a show An overview of how the Red Hot Chili Peppers came together The first gig with the RHCP lineup Playing with and influence of Hillel Slovak When did you realize music was going to be your career? The music landscape comparison of then and now The origin of the Cocksock What if the sock fell off? The continuing friendship and energy of RHCP Introducing Eddie Vedder into the rest of Pearl Jam How Jack came to meet Jeff Ahmet and Stone Gossard Jack’s record collection Trading in promotional records early in his career The coming together of "Koi Fish in Space" and "Dream of Luminous Blue" EPs The benefit of the double EP format What are Jack’s thoughts on potential live shows? The video for “Epic Battle for the Elements” Touring and Opening for the Chili Peppers Wrapping up the interview Extended interview available here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related