Ep.197: Interview with T BEAR

George Dionne interviews keyboardist and solo artist (RICHARD) T BEAR about his latest album THE WAY OF THE WORLD.

Highlights include:

How his late wife was instrumental in getting him back to performing and recording
ROBBY KRIEGER’s role in getting his comeback album FRESH BEAR TRACKS (2021) made
His all-star backing band
The stories behind the singles
Not being convinced that PAUL RODGERS wanted to sing on his album
Competing with band mate WALTER TROUT on the European singles chart
Signing with Quarto Valley Records
Live performances with Trout and solo
His work with MUSICARES (fka MAPP)
His early albums with RCA and hit single “Sunshine Hotel”
Working on albums by GENE SIMMONS, CHER, PETER CRISS, and BILLY SQUIRE
Having to talk Squire ‘off the edge’ with drummer BOBBY CHOUINARD
His current session work
Where his nickname came from
And much, much more!