Bobby Ireland | Hairspray Nation
In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by recapping a night out at Neil’s Music Room enjoying a killer set by The Boneyard. Then they welcome special guest Bobby Ireland, drummer for Hairspray Nation, for a deep dive into his musical journey. Bobby shares how he landed the gig with Hairspray Nation and how it’s become a family affair with his son Nick on guitar. He also revisits his early days playing with childhood friends Todd Poole and Ronnie Spain, their shared obsession with KISS, and starting their first band together.
Bobby gives heartfelt insight into his late father Rick Ireland’s legacy in the Memphis music scene and his time at Ardent Studios. From funny first audition stories to almost landing a record deal with his original band “Ireland,” Bobby’s journey is rich with history. He also shares how a job at Apple unexpectedly pulled him back into music, and the amazing rise of his son Matt’s teenage band, Under The Radar. A full-circle story you won’t want to miss.
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