Sound Matters with Tom Leu

"Black Gives Way to Blue"... What Alice in Chains can teach us about putting the 'black in back'... www.soundmatters.tv/black-gives-way-to-blue talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide. >> Connect with TOM LEU: www. TomLeu.com - (Main) w...

Sound Matters episode #079 features Tom's conversation with Phil Lewis from L.A. Guns, an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Lewis along with founding guitarist Tracii Guns, who were previously estranged and performed in separate versions of the band for several years, have reformed L.A. Guns, and are once again writing, recording and releasing new music tog...

"Time Waits For No One"... 168 hrs/week, that's all you and I get. Use them wisely. www.tomleu.com/fifty-eight talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide. >> Connect with TOM LEU: www. TomLeu.com - (Main) www.16Imaging.com - (Photography) www....

Sound Matters episode #078 features Tom's conversation with Jeff Pilson from Foreigner, Dokken, & The End Machine. Jeff is an American musician and accomplished producer who is currently the bass guitarist for the rock and roll institution known as Foreigner. Pilson, along with guitarist George Lynch and drummer Mick Brown are probably best known as the classic line-up of the melodic hard...

Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. Here's Tom as a guest on 96.7 The Eagle with Terry "Double T" Turen talking about the Sound Matters Radio show. SOUND MATTERS Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/soundmatters Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https:/...

Jen Elizabeth is an author and recovery advocate. But more fittingly perhaps after talking with her at length, Jen is a recovery warrior. She has ended her silence about surviving a multitude of childhood traumas, sexual abuse, drug addiction, jail, and eating disorders... and outlines it all in her first book, "Shape of a Woman." Today Jen is a wife and a mother to two incredible childr...

Sound Matters "Highlights & Hits" episode #077 features a literal "motley crew" of characters in the WROK studio in Rockford, IL discussing the Motley Crue biopic The Dirt recently released on Netflix. Tom and Terry "Double T" Turen and Kevin McCarthy (from 96.7 The Eagle), Mark "Gobble" Jacobson, Mitch Brechon, Chris White, and J-Ro Rostamo (from Suite...

Sound Matters episode #076 features Tom's conversation with Tony Harnell. Tony is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an exceptional voice and vocal range which spans over 4 octaves. Together, Harnell and guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø have co-written nine studio albums, and two "best of" compilations for TNT, during Tony'...

"Radio Show, Ready of Not"... How the hell did I go from working as a DJ on a country music radio station, to getting my own rock 'n roll-type talk radio show on the air in just a few months, and what's to learn from that (i.e. why should you care...)? talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Interse...

Tony Harnell is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an exceptional voice and vocal range which spans over 4 octaves. Together, Harnell and guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø have co-written nine studio albums, and two "best of" compilations for TNT, during Tony's his two plus decades with the band. Tony briefly fronted the hard roc...

Mark Kendall is the lead guitarist from the multiplatinum band Great White. His passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiCares, and a big-time recovery advocate. Mark’s relentless efforts to help those seeking a sober life have been expressed in feature stories on Fox News and numerous national radio programs and podcasts. With his roc...

Sound Matters episode #075 features Tom's conversation with Mark Kendall from the multiplatinum band, Great White. Mark’s passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiCares, and like me big-time recovery advocate. Mark's relentless efforts to help those seeking a sober life have been expressed in feature stories on Fox News and n...

Sound Matters episode #074 features Tom's conversation with Last In Line drummer, Vinny Appice. Vinny is best known for his work with Black Sabbath and Dio, as well as with numerous other bands and artists including Rick Derringer, John Lennon, Heaven and Hell, and Kill Devil Hill among others. Tom talked to Vinny about the new Last In Line II album, the loss of original bassist Jimmy Bain, a...

"Retire Your Representative"... Who gets more air time: "Real You" or "Rep You"...? www.tomleu.com/retire-your-representative talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collide. >> Connect with TOM LEU: www. TomLeu.com - (Main) www.16Ima...

Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. This installment features Tom's conversation with longtime bassist Jerry Sofran from the bands Vanishing Kids and Rockford's Name the Moon. SOUND MATTERS Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/soundmatters Connect with Vanishing K...

Sound Matters episode #073 features Tom's conversation with Quiet Riot drummer, Frankie Banali. Frankie is best known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot and is the only member remaining from the band's classic lineup. He has been the band's manager since 1994. Frankie has played drums for the band W.A.S.P., as well as with Billy Idol, and on numerous other...

Sound Matters show #072 is the TWO YEAR Anniversary episode of Sound Matters Radio broadcasting on 1440 WROK out of Rockford, IL. Tom and his several guests celebrate and discuss the show's origins, evolution, and recap the past two years entertaining matters in music, marketing, and motivation. SOUND MATTERS Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/soundmatters 02:36-10:46 – Tom and Christian...

Katie Lain is the Director of Community Engagement at Ria Health and an active YouTuber with a great channel called Embody Daily where she shares her personal journey from alcohol addiction using the Sinclair Method of recovery offered through Ria Health. Ria Health is a next-generation solution for people who want to stop drinking too much. The company uses mobile technology, one-on-one interacti...

Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. This one features Tom's conversation with Curt Lewis and John Bruneni from Rockford's Master Plan discussing their new and upcoming music. SOUND MATTERS Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/soundmatters Connect with Master Plan:...

Dr. Howard Wetsman is an addiction psychiatrist, scientist, and author living in New Orleans. Howard, as he likes to be called, has a long history of treating addiction within multiple paradigms. He blogs at TOCDr.com, has written a book called QAA Questions and Answers on Addiction , and has a great channel on Youtube called “Ending Addiction.” Dr. Wetsman's work is both fascinating and pion...

"the shiFt"... Debut talk shiFt episode introducing the series intent, style, and 4 key principles: 1) Challenge what's possible. 2) Choose new paths. 3) Change yourself. 4) Change the world. In that order... talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - using principles of Communichology™ = the Intersection where Communication & Psychology collid...

Sound Matters episode #071 features Tom's conversation with Miljenko (Milly) Matijevic, the powerful voice and frontman of Steelheart. Milly and Tom discuss the band's new live album Rock 'n Milan , his unique and varied career including contributions to the movie Rock Star , fronting The Doors, past and unreleased Steelheart music, the band's upcoming 30th anniversary plans, a...

Sound Matters episode #070 features Tom's in-depth conversation with the legendary K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest. Tom and K.K. dive into his great book Heavy Duty, Days and Nights in Judas Priest , where he pulls no punches about his experiences growing up, forming one of the greatest heavy metal bands in history, it’s aftermath, and many intimate details about his life in and out of...

Sound Matters episode #069 features Tom's latest conversation with vocalist and frontman for The Last Vegas, and The Claws, Chad Cherry. Chad is not only one of the coolest rockers I know, he's also an accomplished serial entrepreneur, with multiple projects going at all times. I was able to catch and shoot The Claws on a trip to LA, and we discuss this plus much more... Inside the Inter...

Sound Matters episode #068 features Tom's great conversation with music industry executive, Grammy winner, and author of the compelling memoir, Appetite for Dysfunction, Vicky Hamilton. Considered one of the most successful music executives in the industry, Vicky Hamilton has discovered, developed or managed the careers of Mötley Crüe, Stryper, Poison, Guns 'N' Roses, Faster Pussyca...