Co-founder and former Three Dog Night frontman Chuck Negron discusses the collectible records of his career, the early releases on small labels, the rare and recalled albums of Three Dog Night and mega-smash excesses and turnaround of his life and career.
Topics include:
Interview start
His book “Three Dog Nightmare”
Chuck’s youth – Singing & Basketball
1st time on vinyl
The Chuck Rondell records
The 1st single on “Bronx records”
Chuck’s original deal with Columbia records
The “Redwood” sessions with Brian Wilson
The GTOs & Frank Zappa
Opportunities he passed on
The Three Dog Night era
Negotiating during rehab
Selling a property cheap for drugs
Pawning his gold records
“It Ain’t Easy” original cover and title
Recalled versions of “The Wizards of Orange”
“Hard Labor” original birthing cover and supportive record notes
Chuck’s Three Dog Night collectables
Check’s health
Interview wrap up
Order Chuck's book: "Three Dog Nightmare"
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.