Show Notes
In this week's episode, Season 1, Episode 17 of the Youth Gone Mild Podcast, guest Rick Hughes discusses with host Gen X Joe his newest solo album 'Redemption' where he reunites members of one of Ozzy Osbourne most iconic line-ups for a cover of The Who's 'The Real Me' - Brad Gillis, Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge. Canadian-born Hughes is renowned for his powerful and versatile voice as the lead singer of the legendary metal band Sword and the hard-rock band Saints & Sinners. With hundreds of headlining shows in Canada, America, Europe, and Japan, and superb stage performances opening for bands like Metallica, Motorhead, and Alice Cooper; Hughes spared no expense in recording his debut international solo album, 'Redemption', collaborating with producer John Webster, who has worked with Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, and AC/DC. This is surely to be a great interview with an already great album released for Rick Hughes and rock fans alike.
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