Warrant Guitarist Joey Allen Opens Up About New Music, Band Business, & More!
Joey Allen, guitarist of Warrant, discussed the band's evolution, business model, and personal growth. He highlighted the band's financial success, averaging 40-60 shows a year, and their lean touring operations. Allen emphasized the importance of responsibility, sobriety, and professionalism, noting the band's maturity and lack of drama. He mentioned the band's recent work with Pearl Drums and their commitment to charity. Allen also touched on the band's past, including demos from the "Dog Eat Dog" era and potential future projects. The conversation also covered the challenges and responsibilities of maintaining a successful band
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:20 - Locations, Safety & Riots
0:04:15 - Joey's Hiatus & Coming Back
0:06:34 - How the Band Has Matured
0:08:09 - Band as a Business & Operations
0:14:36 - AC DC, Van Halen & David Lee Roth
0:19:18 - Guest Lists, Helping & Entitlement
0:22:55 - Sadness, Loss, Money & Purpose
0:25:15 - Sobriety & Band Sounding Tighter
0:26:40 - Warrant Set List & Albums
0:30:05 - Robbie Crane & Jerry Dixon
0:31:55 - Zero Drama Bands & Shows
0:35:45 - Bands with Issues & Low IQs
0:40:45 - Other Opportunities
0:42:27 - Doing Shows & Staying Busy
0:43:40 - Responsibility, Therapy & Self Work
0:49:23 - Performing Great Shows & Playing Tracks
0:52:07 - Poison & Def Leppard & Singers
0:56:35 - Adapting Lifestyles with Age
0:57;35 - Warrant Unreleased Music & Video
1:00:55 - Reflecting Back on Youth
1:02:45 - Skid Row Live & New Singer
1:03:55 - New Warrant & Solo Record
1:06:55 - Dog Eat Dog & Seattle Grunge
1:08:02 - Self-Indulgence & Changing Things
1:10:45 - Fairness, Money, Credits & Royalties
1:15:01- Happiness & Values
1:17:45 - David Lee Roth, Jani Lane, AC DC & Pantera
1:20:50 - Online Haters
1:21:30 - Promotions
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