Episode #63- Ron Keel- Frontman from Steeler, Keel and now the Ron Keel Band. Ron has shared a stage with some of the biggest names in rock including Aerosmith, Van Halen, Bon Jovi & Motley Crue. He has sold millions of records and had a long successful career in metal and country music. He has a new album out now with the Ron Keel Band titled "South X South Dakota" that is a collection of Southern Rock covers.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:00 - Early Musical Background
0:02:40 - Being Bullied & Health Issues
0:04:30 - Dropping Out of School For Music
0:06:39 - Setting Up Meeting With Record Label
0:10:33 - Moving to Nashville
0:11:50 - Life is Short
0:14:55 - Joining the Band "Lust"
0:21:33 - Sniper, Steeler & Yngwie Malmsteen
0:23:39 - Singer of Black Sabbath
0:25:42 - Forming Keel
0:27:15 - Steve Riley
0:29:15 - Coming Back to Nashville
0:32:50 - Not Giving Up With Music
0:35:15 - Best New Band, Work Ethic & Marketing
0:36:40 - Producers Michael Wagener & Gene Simmons
0:39:15 - Gene Simmons Helping Out & KISS Connection
0:43:53 - Fronting An All Female Rock Band (Fair Game)
0:46:55 - Country Music Career in the 90s (Ronnie Lee)
0:52:30 - Blending Country & Metal (Cowboy Metal)
0:54:33 - "Red, White, & Blue" Song
0:56:30 - Secret of Success
0:58:57 - Acting Career
1:00:46 - Skid Row Singer Job Opening
1:03:40 - Famous Keel Fans- Carrot Top & More
1:05:30 - Clothing Style
1:08:00 - Fans & People Who Aren't Fans
1:09:25 - Saving Lives With Music
1:10:22 - Guitars for Vets
1:11:12 - Ron Keel Website, Patreon & Live Shows
1:13:52 - Wrap Up
Ron Keel Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ronkeel/
Ron Keel Website:
https://ronkeel.com/
Guitars for Vets
https://guitars4vets.org
Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!