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The Candid Mic With Fran StrineJeff Scott Soto: From Malmsteen to TSO and BeyondSend us a textIn this epic episode, Fran sits down with the powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto for an unfiltered deep dive into his legendary career. From his explosive early days with Yngwie Malmsteen, to fronting Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) across massive stages, to his bold solo ventures and the hard-hitting Ellefson/Soto project—Jeff shares the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped his incredible journey.🔥 Highlights include:Life on the road and in the studio with Yngwie MalmsteenThe intensity and spectacle of touring with TSOBuilding a solo...2025-07-241h 29
The Candid Mic With Fran StrineKenny Hickey & Johnny Kelly – Founding members of Type O Negative and current masterminds behind the powerful new project Sun Don’t Shine 🌒Send us a textIn this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, we dive into: • How the Sun Don’t Shine lineup came together 🔥 • The emotional and logistical challenges behind a potential Type O Negative tribute show 💚🖤 • Wild truths about the late, great Peter Steele — including the bizarre but true story of how he reportedly grew two inches before his passing 🕯️🧬We talk legacy, new beginnings, and the eternal shadow Type O still casts across the heavy music world.If you’re a fan of doom, goth metal, or just love raw behind...2025-07-071h 04The Candid Mic With Fran StrineJonathan Lee | Vocalist of Blood of Lions|Built for the Moment: Jonathan Lee’s Return to Rock and RedemptionSend us a textAfter 8 years in the shadows, he's back—with fire in his voice and faith in his heart. 🔥⛓️ In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, Jonathan Lee opens up about walking away from a major label deal, his personal battles, and how faith and family resurrected his passion through Blood of Lions.We dive deep into: 🎤 The emotional toll of stepping away from the industry 🛑 The breakdown of NOVUS FOLIUM ⛪ How faith played a key role in his comeback ⚡ Working with producer Cory Brunnemann & drumme...2025-06-301h 07The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎙️ New Episode: Navigating Modern Media with PR Powerhouse Jamie RobertsSend us a textIn this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with the incomparable Jamie Roberts, founder of For The Win Media and one of the most respected voices in modern PR. From launching global campaigns to repping clients across music, tech, books, film, TV, and comic cons, Jamie brings decades of experience and insight into how the media landscape has evolved—and how to survive (and thrive) in it.We dive deep into: 💬 How artists, creators, and brands can cut through the no...2025-06-301h 04The Candid Mic With Fran StrineScott Alderman: The Untold Story Behind Tattoo The Earth, Addiction & IdentitySend us a text🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic, I sit down with Scott Alderman, the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour—a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot, Slayer, Sevendust, Amen, and the world’s most elite tattoo artists. 🎸🩸🎤But this convo goes way beyond the stage.Scott opens up about his 2025-05-191h 18The Candid Mic With Fran StrineSevendust’s Clint Lowery Breaks Silence on His Career, Demons & Comeback 🔥Send us a text🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸 Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery! 🤘Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain, his legendary run with Sevendust, the evolution of Dark New Day, and the raw truth behind his powerful solo work. 🎶We also open up about his inspiring journey to sobriety, and how Clin...2025-05-132h 13The Candid Mic With Fran StrineHow Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror Was Made – Netflix Director Greg Tillman Tells All 🔥"Send us a text🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman, the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸.We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the world, including his work on the chilling hits: 🔪 Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 🔥 Waco: American ApocalypseGreg ope...2025-04-251h 46The Candid Mic With Fran StrinePhil Buckman Sets the Record Straight on Hired Gun Fallout and Losing Carl’s Jr. Gig to Matthew McConaughey on The Candid MicSend us a text🎙️ New Episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – featuring the insanely talented Phil Buckman!From headlining stages with Filter and Fuel, to voicing the iconic Carl’s Jr. ads for years, Phil Buckman is a true multi-hyphenate artist. 🎸🎤🎧In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into Phil’s incredible journey — including his recent role on the HBO smash hit series The Pitt, his transition into professional photography, and his experiences in bot...2025-04-221h 57The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ Rachel Bolan of Skid RowSend us a text🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ 🔥 Rock 'n' Roll fans, this one’s for YOU! 🔥I sit down with 🎸 Rachel Bolan, founding member and bassist of the legendary hard rock band Skid Row, for a no-holds-barred conversation you can’t miss! 🤘We dive deep into: ✅ The band’s ongoing search for a new lead singer 🎤 ✅ Rachel’s badass soap line Dirty Rocker 🧼💀 ✅ And we clear the air on those 🔥 wild rumors from Tracii Guns about Skid Row supposedly...2025-04-121h 57The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun)Send us a text🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun)🔥 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with Glen Sobel, legendary drummer for Alice Cooper, to talk all things rock, rhythm, and resilience. Glen opens up about:✅ How he landed the Alice Cooper gig ✅ The story behind his jaw-dropping drum solo in Hired Gun ✅ His favorite drummers of all time ✅ What it w...2025-04-061h 36The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧Send us a text🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧🔥 In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with the one and only Liberty DeVitto — the iconic drummer best known for his 30+ years of powerhouse performances and studio work with Billy Joel. From classic albums like The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and An Innocent Man, Liberty helped shape the sound of a generation. 🥁🎹We dive deep into:His massive role in the hit music documentary Hired Gun (streaming now!)Th...2025-04-061h 37The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎤 The Candid Mic: Inside the Mind of Artist Gregory Malphurs – Creativity, Passion & Inspiration! 🎨Send us a text🎤 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Live & Unfiltered! 🎤In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Gregory Malphurs to explore what fuels his creativity and the inspiration behind his stunning artwork. From his artistic process to the emotions woven into each piece, we uncover the stories that make his work truly one-of-a-kind.🔹 What drives Gregory Malphurs' passion for art? 🔹 How does he bring his visions to life? 🔹 What unexpected sources inspire his masterpieces?This is a conv...2025-03-311h 31The Candid Mic With Fran StrineThe Candid Mic with Fran Strine Episode 3- Herman Li of DragonForceSend us a text🔥 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode 3! 🎙️🎸 This week, I sit down with the legendary Herman Li from DragonForce to dive into the band’s origins and the impact of their iconic track "Through the Fire and Flames"! 🚀 From Guitar Hero to movies, commercials, and now Fortnite* this song has taken on a life of its own! 🎮🎶 Don’t miss this exclusive interview where we uncover behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and how one song changed everything. 🤘 🎧 Listen now! 🔥 Tag a DragonForce fan! 🔥 #TheCandidMic #FranSt...2025-03-281h 09The Candid Mic With Fran StrineThe Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine. Episode 2 with Rudy SarzoSend us a textThe Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine In this episode of The Candid Mic Podcast, host Fran Strine sits down with Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, including Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. We dive deep into Rudy’s career, discussing his time with the iconic Randy Rhoads and the lasting influence Randy had on the music world. Plus, Rudy shares insights into his triumphant re...2025-03-272h 00The Candid Mic With Fran Strine🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸Send us a text🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸In this episode of The Candid Mic, Fran Strine sits down with John Humphrey, the hard-hitting drummer of Seether—one of rock’s biggest bands, with [insert number] million albums sold and multiple gold/platinum records! 🤘John opens up about his lifelong love for KISS, sharing exclusive stories about his jaw-dropping memorabilia collection, which is now going up for auction! 🎸📦 Plus, he gives us a deep dive int...2025-03-271h 52
Good Company with BowlingFran Strine Talks First Call: The Follow-Up to Hired Gun!In this episode of Good Company with Bowling, I sit down with filmmaker and rock photographer Fran Strine to discuss his latest documentary, First Call, the highly anticipated follow-up to Hired Gun. We dive into the stories behind the film, the unsung heroes of the music industry, and what fans can expect from this next chapter. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of music’s hardest-working players!”2025-02-271h 11
Live and Loud With The LordIs Fran Strine's Return Too Good to Miss?Fran Strine: Pushing Boundaries in Music & Storytelling👉 Click Here For All of the week's highlighted content: https://rumble.com/c/LordNelson👉 Click Here for the full UNCENSORED episode: https://cmspn.substack.com/s/live-and-loud-with-the-lordWHAT TO WATCH NEXT: 🔥Here's some more great content from Live & Loud With The Lord! https://www.cmspn.com/live-and-loud-with-the-lord/🔥Looking to see what our other shows are offering? https://www.cmspn.com🔥Get all our full episodes on Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com#music #storytelling #franstrine #lordnelson #liveandloud #creativity #behindthescenes #musicindustry...2024-12-281h 30Good Company with BowlingRock Legends Exposed: Inside Fran Strine’s World of Music & Stories!Join me on this episode of Good Company with Bowling as I chat with Fran Strine, an extraordinary photographer, producer, and writer who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music world. From KISS and Sevendust to Slipknot and Dolly Parton, Fran has captured and created unforgettable moments across genres.In our conversation, Fran opens up about his experiences behind the camera, his passion for storytelling, and what it’s like working with such iconic artists. Discover the fascinating stories and insights that have shaped his impressive career.Don’t miss this insp...2024-12-121h 11
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Title: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
Author: Dolly Parton
Narrator: Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:21:34
Language: English
Release date: 10-19-23
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:
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A beautiful celebration of Dolly Partons iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips.
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Title: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
Author: Dolly Parton
Narrator: Rebecca Seaver, Holly George-Warren, Dolly Parton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 21 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2023
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips. In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including ho...2023-10-194h 21
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Title: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
Author: Dolly Parton
Narrator: Rebecca Seaver, Holly George-Warren, Dolly Parton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 21 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2023
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips. In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including ho...2023-10-194h 21Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsBehind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones Audiobook by Dolly PartonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 667407
Title: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
Author: Dolly Parton
Narrator: Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4:21:23
Language: English
Release date: 10-17-23
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:
A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips.
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Moving RadioA Sample of the Best of 2022 - Moving RadioChristian Zyp gives you a sample of some of our favorite interviews from MOVING RADIO over the last year. Listen to segments of interviews from Gary Snow (FRIENDLY LOCAL GAME STORE), Joe Hunting (WE MET IN REALITY), Riley Stearns (DUAL), Fran Strine & Ray Parker Jr. (WHO YA GONNA CALL?), Brandon Rhiness (GROTESQUE), Omar Mouallem (THE LAST BARON) and Scott Lebrecht (JURASSIC PUNK).2022-12-2758 min
Podioslave PodcastPodioslave Tattoos the Earth: The Lost Tapes (With stories from Sepultura, Overcast/Shadows Fall, Amen/Godsmack)Today we’re dusting off some of the extra stories we got throughout doing our series on Tattoo The Earth. This episode is completely new content from our previous guests from episodes 1-5. New stories from Derrick Green of Sepultura, Brian Fair of Overcast/Shadows Fall, Shannon Larkin of Amen/Godsmack, and former tour photographer and now filmmaker Fran Strine. We also welcomed in Chad Benekos, one of the original guitarists for (hed)pe to share his TTE memories. Stay tuned for a full episode with Chad in the coming weeks!
Check out Tattoo the Earth at: Web...2022-08-2924 min
Podioslave PodcastTattoo the Earth Ep 3: Past and Present w/Shannon Larkin (Amen/Godsmack) and Brian Fair (Overcast/Shadows Fall)In Ep 3 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth, we talk with two legends in the game, Shannon Larkin (Amen, Godsmack) and Brian Fair (Overcast, Shadows Fall).
Shannon gives us some insight into the 2000 tour, being involved in a bunch of projects, and how Amen toured the world with Slipknot.
Brian returns to tell us how the Overcast reunion/comeback came about, being excited to play the 2022 version of Tattoo the Earth, and seeing tanks roll down the street in Turkey.
Both of these conversations are can’t miss!
Check out Tattoo the Ea...2022-08-081h 04
Podioslave PodcastTattoo The Earth Ep 2: The First Crusade w/Derrick Green of Sepultura and Myron Kozuch of The Workhorse MovementIn Episode 2 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth, we get the perspective from a couple bands that were on the 2000 tour: Sepultura and The Workhorse Movement.
Derrick Green of Sepultura joins us to chat about joining the band before Tattoo the Earth, taking the TTE tour and the chaos that ensued, and being in the band now for nearly 25 years.
Myron from The Workhorse Movement then gives us the perspective of being an up and coming band, working the crowd in the parking lot after their set, and trying to keep up with Slipknot’s energy.2022-08-0147 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRay Parker Jr. & Fran Strine Live On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson50 years ago yesterday, Ray Parker Jr. and I were in the same room… well, it was Madison Square Garden, he was 18, playing with Little Stevie Wonder, who was opening for The Stones, and, it was Mick’s birthday. That’s some cool shared history… I, a mere speck in the story am claiming my seat. Today was not quite so historic, yet any time in Ray’s company is a huge treat. Add IIFC Award-Winning Filmmaker, Fran Strine to the mix, whose documentary, Who You Gonna Call, about Ray, just dropped, and well, it gets even more special.
We talked about how...2022-07-2855 min
Podioslave PodcastTattoo The Earth Ep 1: Tales from the Road (2000)Here it is, Episode 1 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth! To kick things off, we invite some friends to talk about where it all started: the original Tattoo the Earth Tour back in 2000. We’re joined by Scott Alderman (TTE Creator), Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour Creator), Naomi Fabricant (2000 Tour Press/Production), Fran Strine (2000 Tour Photographer), and Mike Bellamy (2000 Tour Tattoo Artist). Each guest gives us their perspective regarding TTE, all that went on behind the scenes, and even some wild tour stories (flash floods, concussions, sandstorms and so much more).
About the guests:
Scott Alderman - Tatt...2022-07-251h 23
Real Talk Ryan JespersenMay 4, 2022 - Abortion Access in Canada; Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran Strine: Who You Gonna Call?6:50 | Could a SCOTUS decision impact abortion access in Canada? Joyce Arthur of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, Meghan Doherty of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, and activist Robyn Schwarz, Ph.D. form a Real Talk Round Table on abortion rights.
39:58 | He brought the world the Ghostbusters theme song, but Ray Parker, Jr.'s career is about way more than that! The legendary singer/songwriter joins filmmaker Fran Strine for a Real Talk exclusive ahead of Opening Night at NorthwestFest. Real Talk is proud to be the presenting sponsor of "Who You Gonna Call?" on F...2022-05-041h 14
Moving RadioNWF 2022 - WHO YA GONNA CALL? - Fran Strine (director) & Ray Parker Jr.Christian Zyp interviews Fran Strine (dir/prod) and Ray Parker Jr. about the Opening Night FIlm for Northwest Fest WHO YOU GONNA CALL? See it MAY 6th at 7:00 PM st Metro CInema. In WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Fran Strine unveils the never before told story of Ray Parker, Jr., the artist behind the song “Ghostbusters”. We all know the famous song, but what did it take to get him there Filmmaker Fran Strine and legendary artist Ray Parker Jr. will be in attendance for this screening!2022-05-0225 min
Rock & Roll NightmaresFran Strine: Rock's Hired GunsMusic documentarian Fran Strine joins Staci and cohost Darren Gordon Smith. Fran is the director of Hired Gun, a fascinating film about the sidemen and session musicians of rock, In it, Fran tells stories about Billy Joel’s band, Whitesnake, P!NK, Metallica… and many more. His current documentary is about Ray Parker, Jr., and it’s called, appropriately enough, Who You Gonna Call? The veteran filmmaker shares insight into his interview and editing processes, how he got the dream job of working with the one and only Dolly Parton, and why Ray Parker, Jr., is so much more than j...2022-04-0848 min
The Music ChatFran StrineOur guest for Episode 48 of The Music Chat Podcast is filmmaker Fran Strine. Fran directed and produced the excellent session musician documentary Hired Gun, and is one of the founding principals of production company Powerchord Films. During our conversation with Fran, you will hear about some of the back story behind putting together Hired Gun, including Fran’s own story of his transition from tour photographer and videographer to documentary filmmaker. While the musicians’ stories are incredible, I think you will find Fran’s own story of taking a chance and putting everything you’ve got into maki...2019-12-1600 min
Start the Music!Fran Strine (director)On this episode, director and "video guy" Fran Strine talks about his documentary Hired Gun, Ray Parker Jr., and those musicians you adore and don't even know their name. Watch Hired Gun on Netflix. Leave the podcast a review on iTunes! TRACK LISTING: 1. Misery Punk has ruined my life - Goodbye Blue Monday 2. My Body, My Choice - Basic Bitches 3. Lovely Day - Bill Withers2018-08-2344 min
Progressive PalaverSpecial Episode - Hired Gun, Ray Parker Jr. & Fran StrineSpecial Episode – Hired Gun, Ray Parker Jr. & Fran Strine
In this very special episode of Progressive Palaver Tom and Joe chat with Hired Gun director Fran Strine and music legend Ray Parker Jr.! Enjoy going behind the scenes of the award winning Hired Gun documentary and revel in Ray Parker Jr.’s stories about some of the biggest names in music. This episode is unlike any Palaver you’ve ever heard!
Hired Gun
http://www.hiredgunthefilm.com/
Twitter: @Hiredgunfilm
Ray Parker Jr.
http://www.rayparkerjr.com/
Twitter: @orayo
Fran Strine
Twitter: @franstrine
Progressive Palaver
Twitter: @progpala
Email: progpala@gmail.com
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Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRay Parker Jr On Vicki Abelson's The Road TakenWho you gonna call… me, please.
Ray Parker, Jr., swoon.
We talked growing up in Detroit, racial injustice, police brutality first hand, playing the clarinet and getting tired of blowing. I know. Ray’s first gig with The Spinners, to going on the road with Stevie Wonder, at 18 ~ without having to audition! Craziness… I saw that tour! Little Stevie Wonder opened for The Stones, with Ray on guitar and David Sanborn on sax. What a band, what a concert! What stories Ray has to go with it. One girl, one ticket, two girls, two tickets, three girls, three tickets. The boy wa...2018-04-051h 02
CooperTalkFran Strine - Episode 682Steve Cooper talks with director Fran Strine. Fran is an Award-winning documentary filmmaker. He has toured the world several times over with radio titans NickelBack, Staind, Seether, Dolly Parton and dozens of other artists and made the self-titled documentary for rock band Staind and the Gold Certified live DVD’s with the Iconic Dolly Parton, Dolly, Live in London. He is best known for the in-depth feature documentary Hired Gun, about the hardworking session and touring musicians who are rarely acknowledged for their contribution to popular artist’s work. Completed in early 2016, it’s world premiere was at SXSW, the UK...2018-03-2449 min
Music MusingEpisode 8 - Letting Go of the Past“Lib, you had your turn, now it’s the young guys turns.” Hired Gun. Dir. Fran Strine. Liberty Devitto. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2017. Film. In the eighth episode, we talk about the idea that older bands should move out of the way of newer bands in many facets of music. There is no Spotify list this week because it is more of a philosophical talk. There were many bands listed, but very few songs. You can share your ideas or just engage with us about your feelings on music at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com ...2018-03-1756 min
The HustleEpisode 149 - Ray Parker Jr.Everybody remembers Ray Parker Jr. taking over the world in 1984 with the Ghostbusters theme. But, there is so much more to his story. He was one of the most sought after session guitarists of the 70s playing with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Marvin Gaye to Seals and Crofts. He also wrote hit songs for artists like Leo Sayer and Rufus with Chaka Khan, not to mention racking up a bunch of his own hits like "The Other Woman" and "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" as both a solo artist and as the frontman for his...2018-03-131h 17
Behind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #157: Featuring Dick Cavett, Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran StrineWho ya gonna call on for a day of legends on BEHIND THE LENS? How about DICK CAVETT, RAY PARKER JR, and FRAN STRINE for starters! Truly a legendary BEHIND THE LENS, RAY PARKER JR and director FRAN STRINE are first up as they talk about their latest venture – WHO YA GONNA CALL – a documentary on the life of Ray Parker Jr. Starting up a friendship during the making of Fran's acclaimed documentary "Hired Gun", it was all of Ray's anecdotes and history that made Fran realize then that Ray Parker Jr needed a full feature in order to document and...2018-03-051h 02
The Gentleman's DojoEP. 122 "Hired Gun" director Fran Strine "The Gentleman's Dojo" Byrne, Cannon, KeaneEpisode 122 "The Gentlemen's Dojo" welcomes the director of the Netflix documentary "Hired Gun", Fran Shrine. The boys discuss Fran's desire to go from photographer to director and all that it took to make an incredible film on the insight of the heroes behind our favorite songs.2018-02-2735 min
Honest Brutality PodcastA conversation with Fran StrineJoin us for a conversation with Fran Strine. A veteran concert photographer turned film maker that directed the award winning documentary "Hired Gun". http://www.hiredgunthefilm.com/ 2018-02-121h 05
The Imperfect PodcastProducing a Trending Music Documentary with Hired Gun's Fran StrineThis week's guest on the Imperfect Podcast is Director, Fran Strine who created the music documentary Hired Gun now available on Netflix. Fran captures the stories of the music industries elite musicians who are only "20 feet from stardom" yet rarely receive credit for their work. Featured in the documentary are Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Ray Parker Jr. (Ghostbusters), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot), Jason Newsted (Metallica) and dozens more.
Fran Strine talks with us about his passion for music and why telling this story was important. As a touring music photographer for bands like Staind, Nickelback, Shinedown & S...2018-01-0900 min
The HustleBonus - Fran Strine, Director of Hired GunHired Gun is one of the best rock docs of the last couple years. It details the realities of life as a struggling musician whose career is dependent on being employed by big artists. Imagine you go from nothing to being someone like Billy Joel's drummer. You now fly first class, stay in fancy hotels, and play in front of hundreds of thousands of people. Then, Billy decides to go a different direction and you're not only out of a job, but unlikely to ever find a gig as good as the one you just had. It's not an...2017-11-1759 min
Jackie's GrooveRay Parker Jr. & Director Fran Strine - 10/18/17Ray Parker Jr. is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and actor. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the movie Ghostbusters, for his solo music, and for performing with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White.http://rayparkerjr.com/Fran Strine is the director of the documentary film “Hired Gun”, the story of the musical talent responsible for the most famous instrumental solos in the world, who have toured with the musical legends who hired them. Fran is working on a follow-up documentary project called "Titans of Radio"http://www.hiredgunthefilm.com/2017-10-192h 00Jackie's Groove06/28/17 "Hired Gun" Director Fran Strine and Editor Gavin Fisher“Hired Gun” is the story of the musical talent responsible for the most famous instrumental solos in the world, who have toured with the musical legends who hired them. The hired gun community lives and breathes music, and, for the first time, its members share their incredible stories and exclusive musical performances with the world in this inspiring new documentary.They are recognized as some of the best musicians in the world, and include Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Justin Derrico, Mark Schu...2017-06-2859 minBehind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #125: Featuring Phil X and Fran StrineGet ready to rock 'n roll on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome legendary guitarist PHIL X and music documentarian/director FRAN STRINE, as they talk about the new music documentary HIRED GUN: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, shining a light on the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. With HIRED GUN, Fran delivers an immersive experience as he takes us behind the screaming crowds, deafening sound systems, and perceived glitz and glamour of the rock world, taking us behind the scenes, behind the mics, behind the album covers, to showcase the unsung heroes; the...2017-06-261h 03
Jackie's Groove06/14/17 "Hired Gun" Documentary Director - Fran StrineFran Strine is the director of the award-winning documentary, "Hired Gun." "Hired Gun" is the story of the musical talent responsible for the most famous instrumental solos in the world, who have toured with the musical legends who hired them. In the vein of the 2014 Academy Award-winning documentary "20 Feet from Stardom," "Hired Gun" details the highs and lows of touring life, the demands of session schedules, and the dedication required to play backseat to some of rock's most iconic musicians.2017-06-151h 00
Highlights from Tom DunneDirector Fran Strine on 'Hired Gun'2016-06-2900 min
The Double StopEp. 45: Rudy Sarzo, David Ellefson, Phil X, Jason Hook, Nita StraussDavid Ellefson ( Megadeth ), Rudy Sarzo ( Quiet Riot, Whitesnake ), Jason Hook ( Five Finger Death Punch, Mandy Moore ), Phil X ( Triumph, Bon Jovi, The Drills ), Nita Strauss ( Alice Cooper ) and Director Fran Strine talk about the in-production documentary Hired Gun, and what it means to be a hired gun musician.Plus, Phil X gives tribute to bassist Randy Coven.2015-01-2531 min