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Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire

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Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire

The Questlove Show

Jul 06
The Questlove Show

The Questlove Show

Jul 06
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Earth, Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson sits down with Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation about the music, moments, and mindset that shaped one of the greatest bands of all time. From spinning Benny Goodman records as a kid and witnessing a transformativ...

Highlights

In this episode, Questlove sits down with Ralph Johnson, the legendary drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire, for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation. Johnson shares the personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped his life, from his earliest musical memories to the philosophy that drove one of the most iconic bands in history.
13:57
Great musicians don't always play well together.
37:57
No one took a solo on the title track.
54:59
We were the Navy SEALs of R&B.
1:09:02
Maurice wanted to take it to another level.
1:38:37
The project changed my life.

Chapters

From Benny Goodman to James Brown: The Making of a Drummer
00:00
The Audition, the Albums, and the Influences That Shaped a Sound
27:24
Station Wagons, Integrity, and the Philosophy of Maurice White
43:52
Theatrics, a Five-Month Rehearsal, and the Shock of a Hiatus
1:06:24
Writing a Memoir, Collecting Dali, and Finding Creativity Beyond the Stage
1:30:07

Transcript

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