Chris Ivanovich

08/27/23 • 36 min

Get ready to dive into the wild journey of Chris Ivanovich, the legendary bass player of "My Sister's Machine," in this epic episode of "Seattle's Sound, Then and Now." We're cranking up the volume and throwing formality out the window to bring you the no-nonsense tale of Chris's life in the heart of Seattle's Grunge revolution—a melting pot of rock, metal, and punk that birthed a whole new sound. Join us for a wild ride filled with punk attitude, backstage antics, and some seriously unexpected career moves. But hold on tight, because that's not all—this episode takes a twist as Chris shares his unexpected turn from rockstar to police detective. Yeah, you read that right. It's like having a backstage pass to the real stories behind the music. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all your favorite streaming platforms for a front-row seat to the unfiltered tales that rocked Seattle and beyond.
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