Throwback Thursday: Dare to Dream with Stan Bush

We’re cranking up the anthems for this week’s Throwback Thursday
with a very special guest—Stan Bush!


Best known for “The Touch” (The Transformers: The Movie) and
“Never Surrender” (Kickboxer), Stan has built a career around
motivational rock anthems that have inspired fans across
generations. In this episode (originally released on
December 22, 2020), Paul and Del chat with Stan
about his journey from Gainesville clubs to LA studios, from
winning an Emmy to being inducted into the Transformers Hall of
Fame.


We dive deep into:
The story behind “The Touch” (and how it almost landed in Cobra
instead of Transformers)
The making of his 2020 album Dare to Dream
Writing “Born to Fight” for Netflix anime shows Baki and Kengan
Ashura
Why ‘80s movie soundtracks hit different—and how his songs keep
that legacy alive
The discipline and healthy living that have kept his voice strong
after all these years


And on a personal note, several of Stan’s songs are staples on
Paul’s running playlist—fueling miles, races, and training
sessions with pure motivational fire.


The timing of this re-release couldn’t be more perfect: Stan’s
brand-new album Born for Battle drops on
September 5, 2025, with the lead single
“Invincible” already out now.


Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of the true
voices of ‘80s rock anthems.
Connect with Stan Bush

Website: stanbush.com
X/Twitter: @stan_bush
Facebook: Stan Bush Music
️ YouTube: OfficialStanBush
️ Del Roehling (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM)

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