Jon Toogood on Shihad, Converting to Islam, Pacifier Name Change, Touring with AC/DC & More!
Episode Description
Jon Toogood is a New Zealand rock god.
As a teenager in Wellington, he swapped his cricket bat for a guitar, formed a band called Shihad and never looked back.
Since then, he has been named NZ vocalist of the year 3 times and has even been inducted into the NZ music hall of fame.
It’s not very often you get this sort of unfiltered access and time with a rock star who has been to hell and back so this was a real treat.
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Brief Summary
John Toogood discusses his music career, personal struggles, and the impact of family and faith on his life.
Key points
- John's Musical Journey. John discusses his evolution as a singer and the irony of winning awards early on.
- The Power of Music. John reflects on how music helps him process emotions and understand himself better.
- Finding Your Passion. Discovering what truly drives you can be a journey. 'I thought everyone just knew what they were passionate about.'
- The Thrill of Performing. Experiencing the adrenaline rush of performing in front of thousands is unmatched.
- The Impact of 9/11. The band's experience in America during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
- Mark's Warning. Mark warns about the harsh realities of the music industry, saying it can crush sensitive artists.
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Episode highlights
- John's Musical JourneyJohn discusses his evolution as a singer and the irony of winning awards early on.“It's funny that I've got those awards before I learned how to sing.”1:30Apr 14, 2024
- The Power of MusicJohn reflects on how music helps him process emotions and understand himself better.“Music is a way of microfocusing and understanding ourselves and our world better.”14:13Apr 14, 2024
- Finding Your PassionDiscovering what truly drives you can be a journey. 'I thought everyone just knew what they were passionate about.'21:20Apr 14, 2024
- The Thrill of PerformingExperiencing the adrenaline rush of performing in front of thousands is unmatched.“It's like jumping out of an airplane playing in front of 30,000 people.”36:40Apr 14, 2024
- The Impact of 9/11The band's experience in America during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.“World War III started, it was a crazy day.”46:26Apr 14, 2024
- Mark's WarningMark warns about the harsh realities of the music industry, saying it can crush sensitive artists.“This is a really ugly world and a really ugly industry.”54:48Apr 14, 2024
- Coping with LossThe emotional toll of losing a parent during lockdown is explored, revealing deep feelings of guilt.“I just felt guilty for not being there.”1:05:28Apr 14, 2024
- The Power of Mindfulness in MusicArt and music can serve as powerful tools for mindfulness, allowing us to focus on the present moment.“It's a powerful way of doing mindfulness without having to learn how to meditate.”1:13:10Apr 14, 2024
