Feature photo courtesy of Courtney Gains
Courtney Gains is a veteran actor most recognized for his role as Malachai in Stephen King’s Children Of The Corn, but he has also appeared in such legendary films as Colors, Memphis Belle, Back To The Future, and dozens more. He has had dozens of television roles as well, appearing in blockbuster shows like NCIS, Monk, Seinfeld, and a ton more. But Courtney is also an accomplished musician, specializing in his own brand of blues rock.
In this interview, Courtney takes us through his life and some of the memorable times on various movie sets. He talks about the gruesome detail that Rob Zombie created on the set of Halloween, the memorable moments he had working on the classic movie Memphis Belle, what it was like to have Poison frontman Bret Michaels as a director, and more! Courtney also discusses how music has been a part of his life and his film career, and the details behind his latest full-length album, Liberation Day, which is available now. So strap in and grab a cool beverage for, as Courtney put it, “just two bearded dudes having a conversation.”
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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!