345 The Session Musician's 50-Year Career Blueprint with Johnny Thirkell

The Unstarving Musician's Podcast by Roberto R Hernandez

Feb 20, 202601:06:43Music

Most musicians dream of stability. Johnny Thirkell built a 50-year career with David Bowie, Paul McCartney, George Michael, and The Who - starting from colliery bands and working men's clubs in the North East. This isn't...

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