On this Mike Squires interview: Mike grew up in a very rough environment and successfully broke the cycle… He went from smoking crack with his dad to touring the world as a successful musician, releasing an LP as a very creative solo artist, and hosting a successful music podcast. Growing up in a rural Washington state logging town, joining the Marines, working as a gravedigger, creating his own music opportunities, getting married, the genesis of his new LP and much more. Super cool and 100% RAW! Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Mike is an artist, sideman and host of the Couch Riffs podcast. He played bass & guitar in several indie bands including Alien Crime Syndicate, Harvey Danger (Flagpole Sitta) and The Long Winters before joining Duff McKagan’s Loaded in 2001, as lead guitarist. Mike just released a LP called #2 Record.  Subscribe:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support