Ahead of his debut solo album, Sun Songs, iconic rock musician Art Alexakis stops by Inside Music to share how it all came together.
Art Alexakis is a rock and roll legend. There has rarely been a time in the last three decades where Alexakis’ creativity was not present in the world of pop culture. From his influential work with Everclear to his work on stage and screen, Alexakis has created a path in entertainment that is uniquely his own.
Some may think Alexakis has done everything a person in entertainment could hope to achieve. He’s had numerous singles top the charts of pop and rock radio, toured the world, and went platinum with songs and records in a time when people actually had to visit record stores to purchase music. He was billed as a rock star when the term still meant something, and he continues to hold that title today.
But with all that success and experience, Alexakis still seeks new challenges in his life and art. This October, he will release his debut solo album, Sun Songs, after years of telling himself he would see the record through. The album contains songs that infuse the songwriting and music style fans have come to expect with a wide range of sonic influences that are sure to keep listeners new and old on their toes.
To promote the release of Sun Songs, Art Alexakis recently called Inside Music host James Shotwell to chat about his career, his politics, and his recent infatuation with Bob Seger. The resulting conversation touched on the man Alexakis was when his journey in music began and the one he became through his experience in the spotlight. It’s a revealing look at a person who created the soundtrack to existence for countless millions, and it’s told as one he can tell it.
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