Gene Potts is the singer for Colossal Street Jam, a 5-piece 70’s inspired rock and roll band with Asbury Park, New Jersey roots. In 2016, the band released their album called Living Free, which would land them an award for the Australian Indie Album of the Year For Internet Radio, and they would release a follow-up album in 2018 called Just Take Hold. In 2019, the band completed two tours of Europe, and over the years the band has shared stages with iconic acts like Grand Funk, Deep Purple, Johnny Winter, Stone Temple Pilots, and many more. The band has just released a video for their new single, which is the title track from their upcoming record No Way To Live.
In this interview, singer Gene Potts talks about the writing process and the family vibe within the band. He also discusses influences the Asbury Park legacy and the current scene, and the themes behind the new record.
“No Way To Live” video:
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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!