009 - Leo Rossi shares his stories while in the road with Fleetwood Mac & The Beach Boys, the famous San Francisco "chicken" story, his first band initiation and so much more!
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Rita, Leo Rossi & CW
This episode we are speaking with an amazing philanthropist – Leo Rossi! He started his career as a lighting designer for concerts in Long Beach, California, with Led Zeppelin being one of his first shows. He then went to be a roadie or as he prefers: Road Crew or Tech in the lighting department for such acts as The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Al Jearreua, Bette Midler and the Beach Boys to name just a few.
After all the years in the music business, Leo has now shifted to become a Philanthropist and give back to the world by donating his time and any profits to the charity: 20Kwatts. A charity that his late son began years ago, and Leo is now carrying the torch for.
Leo gives us some insight to touring with bands like Fleetwood Mac & The Beach Boys. When Leo was star stuck by a very famous guitarist. Plus Leo has story after story of being on the road! This is an amazing show.
SHOW NOTES:
A Knights Tale website: https://aknightstale.org/
Give a little bit to Leo’s Charity (ANY amount will help – even the smallest) 20K Watts: www.20kwatts.com
Collections of Leo’s videos including some of his speaking engagements, charity work, and the Knights of Rock: https://vimeo.com/twentykwatts
See Ryan Rossi’s website: www.Justloveit.org
Upcoming Tour/Appearance dates: https://aknightstale.org/events
You can order Leo Rossi’ book: When the Devil Smiles the Angels Frown: My Life and Times in Rock 'n' Roll at your local book store or order on line and have it signed by Leo: https://leosbook.com/
Special Thanks to Warren Hsiao at Parkhurst Galleries, Inc. in San Pedro for allowing us to use his gallery as our interview homebase! Check out the beautiful art pieces at: www.parkhurstgalleries.com
Also special thanks to Ted Lekas who said: “hey, you ought to have Leo Rossi on your podcast”. That was all it took! Thanks Ted for your support!
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Leo’s Bonus Round Prize - A Fleetwood Mac belt buckle?