E183: Live From My Drum Room With David Uosikkinen!

My guest is drummer, producer and a founding member of "The Hooters," David Uosikkinen! David and I discuss how he became interested in music, The Beatles on Ed Sullivan and becoming a drummer. Playing in bands as a teenager and ultimately forming "The Hooters" in 1980, recording their first major label release "Nervous Night" and its subsequent success, performing at Live AID in their hometown of Philadelphia 1985, the influence of MTV and much more! We also talk about David's project, "In The Pocket" an homage to the great music of Philadelphia. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! The Hooters: https://www.hootersmusic.com David's IG: @daviduosikkinen In The Pocket: https://songsinthepocket.org ITP Back Stabbers: https://www.youtube.com/embed/wMFM-0s... Back Stabbers documentary: https://www.youtube.com/embed/lG5Kz3X... Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any shows! Please subscribe!