Episode Details

Billy White

As a member of Watchtower (along with our own Jason McMaster), guitarist Billy White helped pave the way for progressive, thrash-metal music. After making his mark on the now-classic 1985 “Energetic Disassembly” album, he left Watchtower and resurfaced as a member of Don Dokken’s solo supergroup in time to record and release the 1990 album, “Up From the Ashes.” He later formed the blues-influenced Billy White Trio before ultimately devoting his life to more spiritual pursuits. He joins us to discuss Watchtower’s kitchen-sink approach, how Warren DeMartini played a role in his Dokken gig and how silence can be the most beautiful sound of all.

Created and Produced by Jared Tuten