Welcome to Episode 294 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast! On this episode, we are catching up with one of the hardest-working, most versatile guitarists in modern rock today, Sam “Bam” Koltun.
Currently holding down guitar duties for rock titans Godsmack, Sam checked in from home during a brief, well-deserved breather between Leg 1 and Leg 2 of their massive world tour. We dive deep into his incredible musical journey, tracing his steps from a rock-obsessed kid in the Midwest to commanding arena stages worldwide.
We map out his entire trajectory: growing up in St. Louis, making the definitive leap to Los Angeles to study at MIT, and paying his dues in the trenches of the legendary LA jam night circuit. Sam opens up about getting down and dirty on the road with sleaze rock royalty Faster Pussycat, pulling double duty during his stellar stint with Dorothy, and the unforgettable moment he got the definitive “big call-up” to join Godsmack.
We also get into some serious gear talk about his undying love for the classic Gibson Les Paul, and Sam shares his essential, real-world advice on what it actually takes to survive and thrive on the road. Grab a drink, crank the volume, and join the congregation for an absolute masterclass in rock ‘n’ roll work ethic!
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