Kevin Rapillo: Drumming Through Nashville's Evolution :: Ep 245 The Rich Redmond Show
Description
Join Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy as they dive deep with Kevin Rapillo, a veteran country music drummer who's been holding down the beat for Rodney Atkins for 25 years. This episode explores Kevin's journey from Boston's music scene to becoming a Nashville staple, with hilarious stories and insider insights into the music industry.
Timed Highlights:
[0:00-0:10 ] Early drumming influences and family background
[0:10-0:25 ] Kevin's start with drumsticks as a young musician
[0:43-1:02 ] Family connection to legendary drummer Gene Krupa
[1:36-2:09 ] Early drum lessons and musical passion
[12:42-13:35 ] Kevin's podcast with Trey Gray
[22:25-23:15 ] Moving to Nashville and career beginnings
[46:14-47:00 ] How he got connected with Rodney Atkins
[1:12 :40-1:13:35 ] Discussion about podcast and potential guest appearances
[1:24 :56-1:25:48 ] Reflections on friendship, career, and music industry
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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