Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story
Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story
Podcast Description
Vince Welnick’s journey took him from the groundbreaking artistry and theatrics of The Tubes to the legendary stage of the Grateful Dead.. This is not just a story about a keyboardist—it’s a story about a man whose career experienced the highest highs and lowest lows.. It’s about the moments that defined him, the music that flowed from his heart. Welcome to Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story. This is a journey through the life of a musician whose light shone brightly. It’s a story of artistry, friendship, mental health, and the search for peace. I’m your host, and I invite you to join me as we explore the legacy of Vince Welnick, a man whose music touched many, and whose story deserves to be told.
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The podcast centers on themes of artistic expression, rock history, mental health, and personal journeys in music. It includes episodes that dive into Vince’s early career, his influential role in The Tubes, and his time with the Grateful Dead, with specific discussions such as his artistic struggles and the relationships he built throughout his career.
Vince Welnick’s journey took him from the groundbreaking artistry and theatrics of The Tubes to the legendary stage of the Grateful Dead.. This is not just a story about a keyboardist—it’s a story about a man whose career experienced the highest highs and lowest lows.. It’s about the moments that defined him, the music that flowed from his heart. Welcome to Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story. This is a journey through the life of a musician whose light shone brightly. It’s a story of artistry, friendship, mental health, and the search for peace. I’m your host, and I invite you to join me as we explore the legacy of Vince Welnick, a man whose music touched many, and whose story deserves to be told.
As the Grateful Dead searches for a new keyboardist following the untimely passing of Brent Mydland, Vince Welnick prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime. In Episode 5, “The Audition,” we follow Vince’s emotional and intense journey from hopeful contender to official member of one of the world’s most iconic bands.
Vince’s widow, Laurie Welnick, offers a deeply personal look at how Vince prepared for the audition and the weight of waiting for the call. We also hear from Tubes frontman Fee Waybill, Michele Rundgren, Mike Duffy, and Bobby Strickland as they reflect on Vince’s talent and perseverance, and Bob Bralove offers insights into Vince’s mental state going into the rehearsal process. At the same time, Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally provides historical context for the moment. Archival clips from Bob Weir and Vince Welnick himself capture the raw emotion of the moment Vince got the gig.
This pivotal chapter in Vince’s story highlights both the promise and pressure of joining the Dead, as well as the quiet strength that helped him seize the chance.
Next week is the final episode.
Laurie Welnick
Fee Waybill
Todd Rundgren
Bobby Strickland
MicheleRundgren
The Tapes Archive
Mike Duffy
Bob Bralove
Dennis McNally
David Gans
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!
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