Charlie Starr

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Blackberry Smoke has been a true southern rock force for 20 years now! Charlie's guitar playing and singing are a big part of that equation. Today, Greg talks to Charlie about his musical upbringing, his favorite gear, his influences, and all other kinds of delicious gristle!

1:13 - Charlie’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite, and his Telecaster from Echopark Guitars
3:35 - Charlie’s upcoming record, his new single, the day-to-day of a professional musician during COVID, and Greg as streaming Ragtime-Wanker
14:15 - The success of Charlie’s band Blackberry Smoke, past and present
17:46 - Charlie’s background growing up in a Bluegrass family, and early gear stories
27:25 - The Rolling Stones and their magical stew of rock
32:20 - P-90 pickups and the power of a single pickup
36:41 - Guitar amps, combinations, studio vs live, and getting acquainted with in-ear monitors
43:57 - Playing, touring, and eating in Europe - arguably the most delicious continent on the planet
50:36 - A guitarist’s playing style, and how the inspiration from other players and idols is so wildly important - from Jimi to the Allman Brothers
67:06 - How the legacy of Southern Rock and growing up in Georgia shaped Charlie as a player and musician
Total Length: 76:35