Joe Matera is a rock journalist who has interviewed artists from all over the world covering the full spectrum of genres. His book Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour takes the reader backstage and beyond to get behind the façade of the rock stars he’s met.

In this interview, Joe shares stories of his experiences interviewing Nickelback, Lemmy from Motörhead, The Shadows guitarist Hank Marvin, Ray Manzarek, Brian May, George Martin, Gene Simmons, and John Mayer. He recalls the time a member of Death Cab For Cutie blew off his interview, how he approaches asking musicians difficult questions, explains why the metal community is so misunderstood, and how to survive the wear and tear of touring. 

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"Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour"/Joe Matera [Episode 137]

Eric Senich