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Michael "Supe" Granda of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Season 1 Episode 13

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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!