Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal has been a member of such iconic bands as Guns N’ Roses and Asia, and of course the supergroup Sons Of Apollo, and more. He is also a writer, arranger, and producer creating music for his own solo career and the careers of many young artists. At the time of this interview, Ron released a new single called “Vilified” with his band project Art Of Anarchy.
In this interview, Ron discusses an act he is producing called The Dodies, and a young singer/guitarist student of his by the name of Sierra Levesque. Aside from just being one of the nicest guys around and one of the greatest players in the world, Ron is passionate about helping young artists and bringing new music into the world.
Our discussion led to the new single and the upcoming full-length release from Art Of Anarchy, Let There Be Anarchy. Ron discusses the status of Sons Of Apollo and his Guns N’ Roses experience. He also tells us about the possibility of an Art Of Anarchy tour and the art of eating hot sauce.
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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!