George Dionne interviews THE SQUIRTS bassist and vocalist MATT BISSONETTE about their latest album SQUIRTS III. The album is out now through F-Bomb Records.
MATT BISSONETTE has recorded and/or toured with numerous National music acts including ELTON JOHN, RINGO STARR, DAVID LEE ROTH, JOE SATRIANI, JEFF LYNNE, SHEENA EASTON, KEVIN CRONIN, and more.
”I remember when I got the gig [with ELTON JOHN], Davey Johnstone told me you’re either going to love me or hate me in a year from now, because you’re going to go to places you never even knew existed.” – Matt Bissonette
Highlights include:
- How the group was formed
- Convincing RICK SPRINGFIELD to let them open
- The long gap between album 2 & 3
- Discussion of the new album
- Songwriting dynamics
- Stories behind the singles
- Music streaming issues
- THE SQUIRTS live
- His current tour in KEVIN CRONIN’s band
- Working with DON FELDER
- His 10+ year run in ELTON JOHN’s band
- Missing out on a tour with JEFF LYNNE
- His short stint with GINO VANNELLI
- Self-doubt joining the DAVID LEE ROTH band
- Auditioning & recording with OZZY OSBOURNE
- Working on a solo Jazz record
- A new album with THE REDDCOATS
- And much, much more!
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