Hi guys! I, your resident wrestling entrance theme composer John Kiernan interviews the one and only Uncle Ben, Ben Eller! Ben is a guitarist known for his recent performance with Mastodon and his unbelievable YouTube guitar channel. We discuss Ben's recent experience playing with Mastodon, the challenges of learning their songs, and the evolution of the band's music. The conversation also delves into the influence of wrestling in the South, 80's and 90's wrestling, Ben's early memories of wrestling, and the significance of entrance themes in wrestling. We also explore the creative process behind writing themes, the impact of memorable wrestling themes, and Ben's approach to teaching guitar and inspiring students. In this engaging conversation, Ben Eller and I delve into the world of wrestling, music, and the intersection of creativity and technology. We discuss Adam Jones of Tool playing on WWE Penta and Rey Fenix's entrance themes, the return of CM Punk to WWE, the significance of entrance themes in wrestling, and the evolving role of AI in music creation. Your dynamic duo of this episode emphasize the importance of authenticity in both music and wrestling, while also exploring the representation of female guitarists in the industry. We also built a hypothetical WrestleMania card featuring iconic guitarists, showcasing their passion for both music and wrestling. Enjoy!-🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1Email me! [email protected] Ropes N Riffs on social media:🤘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ropesnriffs🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ropesnriffs🤘X: https://www.x.com/ropesnriffs💰Support the show via PayPal! https://paypal.me/ropesnriffs📣$10 or more will get you shouted out on the next episode!📹 I use Riverside.FM to record and edit my shows! • Sign up today: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-kiernanListen to Ropes N Riffs wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and more! 🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3upFt8nCe2ONsS29jtjzA0?si=81198fdfdfe84019🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ropes-n-riffs/id1781702913About The Show:Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!About the Host:John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.#music #wrestling #ropesnriffs #johnkiernan

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