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Bob Ezrin: The Sonic Architect Behind Rock’s Greatest Albums Joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight for an In-Depth Conversation
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Bob Ezrin, the innovative producer whose visionary work has defined the sound of modern rock, sits down with MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an unparalleled journey through his storied career. Ezrin, best known for shaping landmark albums such as Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Kiss’s Destroyer, Alice Cooper’s Welcome to My Nightmare, and Lou Reed’s Berlin, offers listeners a masterclass in record production, creative empathy, and the evolving landscape of the music business.
From his early days on Toronto’s Yorkville scene and his unexpected start as a staff comedy writer at CBC, Ezrin’s story is one of boundless curiosity and unrelenting dedication to the craft of making records. In this exclusive interview, he candidly recounts transformative sessions with Pink Floyd, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, and Alice Cooper, illuminating the art of turning musical chaos into historic masterpieces. Ezrin discusses the crucial importance of emotional intelligence and trust in the studio, the delicate balance between encouragement and critique, and the difference a well-chosen environment can make when capturing genuine performances.
The conversation also spotlights Ezrin’s openness about the music industry’s mental health challenges. He shares personal stories—including his own struggles with depression and the tragic loss of his oldest son—emphasizing the vital need for awareness, compassion, and resources for artists and creators.
Ezrin’s insights into the “philosophy of production”—from reading the room to fostering creative vulnerability—offer actionable lessons for aspiring producers, songwriters, and artists. He also tackles the impact of technology and AI on today’s record-making process, emphasizing that while the tools have changed, the need for human connection and authenticity in music remains essential.
Don’t miss this rare and wide-ranging interview—premiering Tuesday, January 6th—packed with never-before-heard stories and practical wisdom from one of music’s true architects. The Bob Ezrin Interview, exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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Ritch Esra & Eric Knight are available for interviews across all media.
ABOUT MUBUTV
MUBUTV™ | Music Business Television is an online music business channel featuring news, original programming, and interviews with leading experts in the music industry. Its mission is to educate, empower, and engage musicians and industry professionals of the twenty-first century.
About MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast:
The podcast takes a deep dive into the many challenges and nuances of building a viable and sustainable career in today’s new music business. Guests have included music attorney and author Donald Passman, producer Mike Clink [Guns N’ Roses], A&R legend John Kalodner, independent artist Ari Herstand, and more. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, co-founders of the platform.
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