Bruce Blackman Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour

Bruce Blackman of Starbuck fame joins The Paul Leslie Hour! Are you here? Ohhh yes! We’ve got a show for you! It just feels right. Welcome to episode #1,048 where we’ll be joined by a Yacht rock icon Bruce Blackman of Starbuck. Bruce is an exceptional songwriter, recording artist and producer. And on top of that, he’s a marvelous storyteller and a super nice chap. Paul’s giving me the sign. So before I hand it over to him, I’ll just say that you can always go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support and as always we thank you for watching and listening! Oh yes, hi to Marco! And now, starting the show, just feels right. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. Chapters: 00:00:00 Bruce Blackman Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour 00:00:04 Introduction to Bruce Blackman 00:01:35 The Importance of Persistence 00:02:05 The Purpose of Art 00:03:42 Influences on Bruce's Music 00:04:46 Growing Up in Mississippi 00:06:40 Meeting Music Legends 00:08:32 Iconic Television Appearances 00:10:35 On Marriage and Success 00:11:15 The Story of Peggy 00:12:48 Daily Routine and Songwriting 00:14:35 Embracing Streaming Changes 00:17:31 Pitching Songs to Artists 00:18:12 Record Labels and Career Changes 00:20:03 Enduring Success Through the Years 00:20:11 The Love of Music 00:23:52 Defining Yacht Rock 00:25:18 Upcoming Projects 00:26:58 Missed Connections with Jimmy Buffett 00:27:32 Final Thoughts and Farewell