Feature image photo credit: Scott Braun
Wicked is a rock and roll band formed in Utica, New York by bassist Danny Doll and his brother, singer Chad Michael, in 2012. The band has a couple of full-length records under their belt with their latest, Go Rebel, coming out in August 2026.
In this interview, Scotty V stops by to tell us about recording the album with their 9-time Grammy winning producer “Nacho” Molino. He also talks about making videos, living with his bandmates, touring the UK and Ireland with Kings Of Thrash, and the plans to tour in Japan.
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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!