Fantastic interview with Jay Weinberg on the eve of Infectious Grooves tour by Mark J.

 

Fantastic interview with Jay Weinberg on the eve of the Infectious Grooves tour by Mark J.

I was stoked to speak to this drumming legend who is now a part of the current Infectious Grooves and Suicidal Tendencies lineup. He has played in some amazing bands, such as Madball, Slipknot, Against Me!, Bruce Springsteen, and the E- Street Band.

But one thing for sure this is a solid dude full of utter authenticity, determination and drive. This was a relaxed and deep conversation on many topics including:

-How it came about that he joined Infectious Grooves, then Suicidal Tendencies
-How easily the process was from the first jam with IG and how it is always about energy, being yourself and bringing you to the table
-IG even recorded a new track given the high energy of this new lineup
-While the members bring a high amount of experience to the band, it's more about energy, vibe and the pure essence of why we make music
-Jay's incredible musical journey so far; including Madball, SlipKnot, Hesitation Wounds, Against Me! and even a stint with the Boss!


-The variety of all these experiences and what they bring, including Jay's super down-to-earth and refreshing approach to being yourself and bringing what you have to the mix
-How inspiration comes from many influences and mediums
-The never-ending joy and satisfaction of playing with a variety of bands
-True artist dedication is being your unique self and this singular, attention to detail is important
-Jay's art

-How he had major surgery for an overdue injury and the road back to playing again
-How he never eases off in both playing and commitment to any band role
-Importance of the music community and how they serve as a family
-The long and important legacy of both Infectious Grooves and Suicidal Tendencies
-How musical stylings present to Jay exciting challenges and opportunity

-How he has a strong unspoken love to jam and play music and how it's more important to bring your authentic self, rather than filling in someone else's shoes
-We spoke about some great drummers like Dave Lombardo and Dale Crover
-What is coming up next over the next year for Jay
-How he is very open to opportunities as they appear and remains steadfast in his passion for art and music

This was a solid and deep chat, well worth your time.

As always it is via our YouTube channel:

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(had to use non-copyrighted music in this interview otherwise it would be blocked in some countries go figure!)

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