{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d86c9c2dc3c43482d40076/684361dda13d3373739c1775?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buddy Rich, Chuck Berry, and the Tightest Jeans in the Business: A Conversation with Mike Arturi","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>As I Was Saying</em>, Big John Howell sits down with longtime friend and drummer Mike Arturi for a wide-ranging conversation about life on the road, playing with legends like Chuck Berry and Badfinger, and keeping The Lovin’ Spoonful alive. The two reminisce about their own band days, swap hilarious war stories from gigs gone sideways, and reflect on the enduring power of music. It’s a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look at a life lived in rhythm.</p>","author_name":"Big John Howell"}