Jon Levin has been a highly regarded guitar player since the late 80’s when he was a member of Warlock and Doro. But, because of the changing musical climate in the 90’s, Jon stopped playing guitar and went to law school. Graduating in 1996, he has been working as an entertainment lawyer or a family attorney ever since. In 2003, Jon stepped back into the music scene and became the guitarist for legendary hard rock band Dokken, where he continues to this day. On October 27th, Jon and Dokken released the band’s 13th studio album, Heaven Comes Down.
In this interview, Jon talks about the beginnings of his career when he decided to leave Warlock and Doro, turning down an Alice Cooper gig, and playing with one of his biggest guitar heroes. Jon also tells us about his love for remote-controlled airplanes, giving us a peek at one he’s currently building!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
