Feb 09 2025 52 mins 9
On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with sitcom legend and drummer John Stamos. The two longtime friends get into their shared experiences drumming for two of music’s biggest acts — John with The Beach Boys and Scott with Courtney Love. John dives into how he got the gig with the iconic surf rockers and the optimism of their timeless music. He also talks about meeting and befriending stars, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, and Taylor Hawkins. Most prominently known for his fan-favorite television roles, John reflects on his acting career and shows like Full House and E.R. He discusses what it’s like being a father and details some of the stories from his new memoir. To close the interview, John lists his top 5 underrated rock bands. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with the one and only — John Stamos!
CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @ScottLipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @Robby_hoff
Produced by @whitakermarisa
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA
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01:00 - Welcoming John
02:15 - Being drummers
03:00 - Getting started with The Beach Boys
06:30 - Playing at the Washington Monument & meeting Jimmy Page at the Watergate Hotel
10:20 - Optimism of The Beach Boys music
11:50 - Growing up in Orange County
14:00 - Sammy Davis Jr. getting Stamos to perform music on TV for the first time
16:00 - Introducing parents to Frank Sinatra
17:11 - Relationship with Don Rickles
20:00 - Joining E.R.
22:30 - Full House
25:00 - Frequency of performances with The Beach Boys
29:20 - Bonding with son over drums
30:20 - Relationship with Taylor Hawkins
32:58 - Music video with The Offspring
34:00 - Onstage "pinch-me" moments
34:41 - John Fogerty
37:16 - Writing the memoir & DUI story & rehab
41:30 - Top 5 underrated rock bands
45:12 - Musicians on the internet
49:50 - Stick twirling & paradiddles
