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Michael "Supe" Granda of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Season 1 Episode 13

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have been entertaining for 50 years with their unique mix of country, rock, bluegrass and pop.  In this episode, we talk with Michael “Supe” Granda - who has been a key member for all every one of those years. 

He talks about...

  • Growing up musically in St. Louis
  • How moving to Springfield, Missouri for college "opened his ears" to different kinds of music.
  • How the Daredevils got together.
  • How they landed a contract with A&M records.
  • How A&M paired the group with one of rock's most successful producers.
  • Why they had to fight to get "If You Wanna Get to Heaven" included on their first album.
  • Why "Jackie Blue"  involved a sex change.
  • And, MUCH more!