"You can see the hood ornament at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but if you want to see the engine, you go to the Musicians Hall of Fame." Following the words of Neil Young, we go under the hood of the music industry at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

In this episode, Jrod sits down with the legends who have shaped the sound of generations. From the soulful philosophy of Michael McDonald to the relentless positivity of Keith Urban, we explore the mindset, purpose, and "Why" behind the world's most iconic creators.

What’s Inside:


  
Michael McDonald on the driving force behind his legendary career.



  
Keith Urban on the discipline of maintaining a positive emotional state.



  
Ricky Skaggs on the enduring, multi-generational influence of Bluegrass.



  
Leland Sklar on longevity, bass lines, and finding your Ikigai.



  
Don Felder on the importance of honoring peers and why timeless songwriting outlasts every trend.



  
Sam Palladio on the honor of hosting the evening’s sold-out ceremony.




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Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

Jamie A Rodriguez

The Architects of Sound: Inside the 2026 Musicians Hall of Fame

MAY 8, 202613 MIN
Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

The Architects of Sound: Inside the 2026 Musicians Hall of Fame

MAY 8, 202613 MIN

Description

"You can see the hood ornament at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but if you want to see the engine, you go to the Musicians Hall of Fame." Following the words of Neil Young, we go under the hood of the music industry at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. In this episode, Jrod sits down with the legends who have shaped the sound of generations. From the soulful philosophy of Michael McDonald to the relentless positivity of Keith Urban, we explore the mindset, purpose, and "Why" behind the world's most iconic creators. What’s Inside: Michael McDonald on the driving force behind his legendary career. Keith Urban on the discipline of maintaining a positive emotional state. Ricky Skaggs on the enduring, multi-generational influence of Bluegrass. Leland Sklar on longevity, bass lines, and finding your Ikigai. Don Felder on the importance of honoring peers and why timeless songwriting outlasts every trend. Sam Palladio on the honor of hosting the evening’s sold-out ceremony. __ Support the show: DoorDash: When life happens, get a little order delivered with DoorDash. Visit ⁠https://doordash.com⁠ today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices