Jon Paris

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

A member of Johnny Winter's band and a frequent guest of Les Paul's, Milwaukee native and NYC resident Jon Paris has stories to tell! Greg and John get into the Gristle on today's episode.
1:59 - Growing up outside of Milwaukee, starting out as a drummer, the intriguing naturing of the early Beatles, and Jon’s band The Ox
16:19 - Jon’s chops playing the bass and harmonica
19:13 - Jon’s transition from The Ox to New York, and a bunch of fun stories
39:33 - Jon’s relationship with Johnny Winter, and floating around with friends and different bands in New York
55:38 - Getting the gig with Johnny Winter, hanging out with Les Paul, and so much more
86:39 - Some of Jon’s favorite guitar players, and GETTING LOUD
Total Length: 97:37

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Chapters

1. Jon Paris (00:00:00)

2. Growing up outside of Milwaukee, starting out as a drummer, the intriguing naturing of the early Beatles, and Jon’s band The Ox (00:01:59)

3. Jon’s chops playing the bass and harmonica (00:16:19)

4. Jon’s transition from The Ox to New York, and a bunch of fun stories (00:19:13)

5. Jon’s relationship with Johnny Winter, and floating around with friends and different bands in New York (00:39:33)

6. Getting the gig with Johnny Winter, hanging out with Les Paul, and so much more (00:55:38)

7. Some of Jon’s favorite guitar players, and GETTING LOUD (01:26:39)