Mark Knight (Bang Tango guitarist)

Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 112- Mark Knight!! You may remember Mark as the guitarist from the band Bang Tango- they had some videos on MTV as well as a documentary made about them, “Attack of Life.” Mark went on to have a solo career and he has a new album out called “Days of a Dreamer.” We talked about all this plus writing a song for Alice In Chains, wrestling in the street on the sunset strip, calluses from playing guitar, wood working and more!
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - "Attack of Life" Bang Tango Documentary
02:25 - Early Band Days
04:11 - Finding a Singer for Bang Tango
05:22 - Name "Bang Tango"
05:58 - Bang Tango Sound & Influences
06:52 - The Cathouse & Riki Rachtman
08:17 - Street Wrestling & Nightlife
09:44 - Lawyer Helps Get a Record Deal
11:50 - Howard Benson & Recording "Psycho Cafe"
13:35 - Video for "Someone Like You" & Shelley Duvall
14:48 - Tours with Bulletboys, Cheap Trick & Bad English
16:35 - "Dancing On Coals" Album & John Jansen
20:25 - Developing Calluses From Guitar Playing
21:50 - Rave Reviews & Record Label Response
24:40 - Arena Tour with L.A. Guns & Ratt
26:36 - Writing a Song with Alice In Chains
27:45 - "Love After Death" Record & Band Style
31:07 - Final Shows, Band Demise & Reformation
35:23 - Woodworking & Painting Business
37:40 - Singer/Songwriter Style & Influences
38:45 - Worry Beads, Gravy & Solo Band
40:20 - New Album "Days of a Dreamer"
43:00 - Solo Live Shows & Set List
44:20 - Bang Tango Fans at Solo Shows
45:55 - Bang Tango Reformation & Shows
48:55 - Wearing Hats
49:45 - Scarlett Ray
52:16 - Seahawks, Raiders & Sports
54:40 - ASPCA - Animal Rescue
56:01 - Wrap Up
Mark Knight & The Unsung Heroes Website:
https://www.markknightandtheunsungheroes.com
ASPCA Website:
https://www.aspca.org
Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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