{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The 615 Podcast","title":"Jason Aldean’s Drummer on Success and Hustle w/ Rich Redmond :: Ep 55 The 615 Podcast","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/57eeb596\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2959,"description":"Veteran drummer, author, and speaker Rich Redmond joins Nick to unpack what it really takes to build a decades-long career in the music industry.From grinding it out in vans and county fairs with a young Jason Aldean, to playing stadiums and surviving the Las Vegas shooting, Rich shares how commitment, relationships, attitude, skill set, and hunger shaped his journey.If you’re chasing a big goal in music, business, or real estate, this conversation will hit home.Times Highlights:2:08 – Touring then vs. now: flip phones, privacy, and the social media era3:43 – The slow climb: vans, fairs, colleges, and opening slots7:20 – Growing up in Connecticut and El Paso, falling in love with drums10:44 – Big auditions in Nashville and the cost of chasing the dream11:30 – “Drop you in Nashville today” – how Rich would rebuild with today’s wisdom12:19 – Why deep skill sets still come second to real relationships13:48 – Early grind: substitute teaching, construction, side jobs, and doubt16:46 – What separates people who make it from those who don’t18:48 – Doc McGhee’s advice: betting on the right horse in business and music21:38 – Playing with 29 bands, zero schedule conflicts, and career attrition28:01 – On stage during the Las Vegas shooting and getting to safety29:02 – Returning to the stage on SNL and choosing not to live in fear32:01 – Crash Course for Success: Commitment, Relationships, Attitude, Skill Set, Hunger36:49 – Happiness vs. success for results‑driven people39:14 – Protecting your mindset, avoiding negativity, and staying busy on tour40:37 – Weekend‑warrior touring out of Nashville and a “typical” show week41:46 – Being the quarterback: the drummer’s responsibility on stage43:30 – Hosting vs. guesting: when the guest takes the reins44:42 – What Rich loves most about Middle Tennessee47:16 – Embracing every season: from sleeping on floors to Wagyu dinners48:27 – Wrap‑up and plans to have Rich back on The 615 PodcastPodcast Studio: It's Your Show.Co#RichRedmond...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qaGUBCH0NrfGQxOICXkojCvT6w8gluAgCI3mpj7cgos/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMDc2/NjY1MmI5MjJlMTMw/OGM1NWMyOTA4MWFl/ZDVjMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}