Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and musician John Shanks shares his musical journey, from guitarist to international songwriter. Known for his work with Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Take That and Barbara Streisand, John has shaped some of the most iconic music of the past two decades.
With over 60 million album sales and numerous accolades, John delves deep into joining Bon Jovi, how quickly he wrote Take That's 'Patience' and what Barbara Streisand is really like. He also talks about his collection of over 200 guitars and why meditation is so important to him.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:10 - Learning with Rod Stewart
00:06:39 - Producing and Songwriting
00:12:03 - Joining Bon Jovi
00:16:09 - Collaborations and Friendships
00:18:08 - Creating Take That's 'Patience'
00:25:08 - Simon Cowell's X Factor in America
00:29:00 - Balancing Work and Life
00:37:26 - A Song You Wish You Wrote
00:41:33 - Choose One: London, NYC, LA or Nashville
00:43:51 - Nashville Songwriting
00:45:26 - Maturing in the Industry
00:49:29 - John's Bucket List
00:51:11 - John's Daily Routine
00:53:27 - Why John Meditates
00:56:33 - Music Industry Reflections
01:01:25 - Working with Natasha Bedingfield
01:04:32 - Producing with John Bon Jovi
01:09:16 - Working with Van Halen
01:18:00 - John Learning the Guitar
01:20:06 - John's First Experience with Music
01:25:00 - The Importance of a Mentor
01:27:43 - Creating Ambient Music
01:32:41 - Is Atmos Mixing Good or Bad
01:39:19 - Tips for Young Songwriters
01:41:10 - Spirituality in Music
01:43:17 - Authenticity in Songwriting
01:45:50 - Resetting and Letting Go
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