Charlie Starr

Blackberry Smoke has been a true southern rock force for 20 years
now! Charlie's guitar playing and singing are a big part of that
equation. Today, Greg talks to Charlie about his musical
upbringing, his favorite gear, his influences, and all other
kinds of delicious gristle!

1:13 - Charlie’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite, and his Telecaster
from Echopark Guitars
3:35 - Charlie’s upcoming record, his new single, the day-to-day
of a professional musician during COVID, and Greg as streaming
Ragtime-Wanker
14:15 - The success of Charlie’s band Blackberry Smoke, past and
present
17:46 - Charlie’s background growing up in a Bluegrass family,
and early gear stories
27:25 - The Rolling Stones and their magical stew of rock
32:20 - P-90 pickups and the power of a single pickup
36:41 - Guitar amps, combinations, studio vs live, and getting
acquainted with in-ear monitors
43:57 - Playing, touring, and eating in Europe - arguably the
most delicious continent on the planet
50:36 - A guitarist’s playing style, and how the inspiration from
other players and idols is so wildly important - from Jimi to the
Allman Brothers
67:06 - How the legacy of Southern Rock and growing up in Georgia
shaped Charlie as a player and musician

Total Length: 76:35