Art Alexakis has been the frontman of the rock band Everclear for over 30 years, where he has recorded nine studio records, been nominated for a Grammy, sold millions of records with more than a dozen charting singles, and has played thousands of shows around the world. Out of those many thousands of shows, Art and Everclear decided to roll tape on one of them! On September 8th, via Sunset Blvd. Records, they released a live record called Everclear – Live at the Whisky A Go-Go.
In this interview, Art talks about the legacy of the Whisky A Go Go and details of the new live recording. He also discusses the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis, opening up about our mental health, the impact of Nirvana, and his Woodstock ’99 experience.
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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!
