Jim Messina has done it all when it comes to making records. He’s been a recording engineer, record producer a singer, songwriter, and guitarist,. He was a member of Buffalo Springfield,  pioneering country rock band Poco,  and the hit-making duo Loggins and Messina.

And, on this week’s RPM45, we talk about...

• His early days in music, including his high school band and hist first album at age 16!
• Becoming a recording engineer and recording Joni Mitchell's first demo.
• Being an engineer producer and plarer in Buffalo Springfield.
• His role in the creation of Poco.
• How he got together with Kenny Loggins.
• What broke up Loggins and Messina.
• What his life is like now.