The Dollar Bin: Mike Squires (Duff McKagan's Loaded, Alien Crab Syndicate, Ugly Kid Joe)

About this episode

Guitarist Mike Squires discusses his passion for KISS and the life of a musician on The Dollar Bin Podcast.

Guitarist Mike Squires comes on The Dollar Bin Podcast to talk records (KISS!) and the life of a musician with co-hosts Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev (vocalist of The Drowns). Squires (Duff McKagan's Loaded, Alien Crab Syndicate, Ugly Kid Joe) discusses his passion for KISS, ever since he bought his first record, Kiss' 1975 album Alive!, and his tenacity to stay active and creative in the music business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan Brostoff, Rev

Guest: Mike Squires

Topics covered

• music
• guitarists
• KISS
• musician life
• record collecting

Keywords

• Mike Squires
• KISS
• music business
• guitarist
• record collecting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KISS, Duff McKagan's Loaded, Alien Crab Syndicate, Ugly Kid Joe

Books & works: Kiss' 1975 album Alive!

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