Bruce Springsteen’s recent tour and political messaging
Playing with Bruce Springsteen after 9/11
Why Kevn believes artists should speak up
The difference between lead singers and songwriters
Why Kevn Kinney never wanted arena-rock fame
Driving and Crying during the glam-rock and Nirvana eras
How Nirvana instantly changed the music industry
Why most music biopics feel fake to him
The emotional side of revisiting old songs live
Why smaller venues still matter more than arenas
The Atlanta music scene and the R.E.M. tribute night
How the tribute album series came together
Kevn’s thoughts on slowing down touring at 65
Live acoustic performances throughout the episode
Kevn also performs 3 songs live during the episode and reflects on creativity, aging, authenticity, and why “the newest song is always the best song.”
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