THIS IS THE G PODCAST
EPISODE 210 THOMAS LOCKETT OF THE BAND SLAVE
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Summary
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This Episode of This Is The G Podcast features a conversation with Thomas Lockett, one of the original members of the funk band Slave. The conversation covers the formation of the band, their rise to fame, internal conflicts, and the legal battles they faced. The chapter titles include the introduction and week in
news, the introduction of Thomas Lockett and discussion of funk music, the
formation of the band Slave, meeting Steve Washington and joining Slave,
personalities in the band and the rise of Steve Arrington, the music scene in
Dayton and connection with other bands, internal conflicts and departure from
Slave, the recording of 'Slide' and its influence on other artists, the impact
of 'Just a Touch of Love' and Steve Arrington's role, the transition to Aurra
and legal battles, the formation of fake Slave bands, and the reunion with
Steve Washington and the formation of multiple Slave bands. The conversation
concludes with Tonya B providing some entertainment news and closing remarks.
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Chapters
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00:00
Introduction and Weekend News
03:19
Introduction of Thomas Lockett and Discussion of Funk Music
07:20
Formation of the Band Slave
10:19
Meeting Steve Washington and Joining Slave
13:47
Personalities in the Band and Rise of Steve Arrington
15:12 Music
Scene in Dayton and Connection with Other Bands
16:51
Internal Conflicts and Departure from Slave
20:09
Recording of 'Slide' and Influence on Other Artists
21:30 Impact of 'Just a Touch of Love' and Steve Arrington's Role
25:57
Transition to Aurra and Legal Battles
33:25
Formation of Fake Slave Bands
39:24 Legal Battle and Reunion with Steve Washington
45:26
Formation of Multiple Slave Bands
52:54
Ownership of the Name Slave
54:20
Controlling the Legacy of Slave
55:49 The Impact of Slave's Music
56:18 The Problem with Impersonator Groups
57:21
Different Iterations of the Group
57:48
Confronting Impersonators
58:18
Forming an Original Artist Coalition
59:17 The Return of Slave
01:00:21 The Current Members of Slave
01:01:01 The Future of Slave
01:02:27 Maintaining the Authentic Sound of Slave
01:03:04 The Importance of Getting Business in Order
01:04:01 Preserving the Legacy of Slave
01:05:02 The Impact of Slave's Music
01:06:25 Discussion of Obsession
01:08:36 Working with Muse
01:09:34 The Influence of Slave's Music
01:11:22 The Success of Just A Touch of Love
01:12:18 Different Tastes in Music
01:13:33 The Impact of Slave's Music
01:14:31 Preserving the Legacy of Slave
01:16:35 The Motivation Behind the Return of Slave
01:17:33 The Origin of the Name Slave
01:18:04 Correcting the Fraudulent Use of the Name Slave
01:19:01 Apologizing to Fans and Promoters
01:20:01 The Future of Slave
01:21:27 Preserving the Legacy of Slave
01:23:00 Tea with Tonya B
01:29:17 Acknowledgements and Closing
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This Is The G
Podcast” DOES NOT own the rights to Slave’s: “Slide”, “Just A Touch Of Love”,
“Watching You”, “Snap Shot” and Aurra’s “Are You Single”.
We also don’t own
the rights to Marlene Shaw’s “Go Away Little Boy.”
These songs are used
under the terms of “Fair Use” for News & Interview purposes only. The
length of the clips are short for reference purposes only in news and
interviews.
