• Brent Smith of Shinedown

  • Feb 23 2025
  • Length: 56 mins
  • Podcast

Brent Smith of Shinedown

  • Summary

  • On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s leading rock frontmen, Brent Smith of Shinedown. The two dive into the Grammys, the current state of rock ‘n’ roll, and some of music’s biggest new stars, including Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. They also discuss Brent’s upbringing, early music influences, and the band's beginnings. Brent explores his experiences with addiction, recovery, and loss, and the meaning behind what it means to get a second chance. They detail the band’s immense radio success, their many top hits, and the making of their newest music. To close, Brent lists his Top 5 criminally underrated singers. Tune in to a great chat with the hit-making and wonderful frontman — Brent Smith!

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Produced by @whitakermarisa

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA

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    1:30 - Being without a home

    3:27 - His first big purchase

    4:51 - Sending money to Spiritbox

    6:30 - The Grammys and the state of rock 'n' roll

    7:00 - Benson Boone and Teddy Swims

    13:00 - Growing up

    16:30 - Early musical influences

    20:09 - Getting signed and re-signed

    26:56 - Shinedown’s success with radio

    31:15 - The meaning behind second chance

    36:30 - Addiction and sobriety

    44:00 - Loss

    45:37 - New music

    50:51 - Top 5 criminally underrated singers

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