Ep. 134 - Chris Caffery [Pt. 1]: I Opened for Metallica Then Went to High School the Next Day

Chris Caffery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra / Savatage / Spirits of Fire) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to take a look back at the origins of Trans-Siberian Orchestra . Chris takes us through his long career; from playing bars at 15, to fighting his way into Savatage, as well as what it's like opening for Metallica then going to high school the next day! All this and more, don't miss out, tune in with us and get 2020'd!

00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Atlantic Records Story
05:50 - I don't Drink but I keep the Bottles
13:50 - Chris's Early Career Started with a Fake ID
15:20 - Opening for Metallica
24:30 - Getting Signed at 17
31:00 - Auditioning for Savatage
38:35 - Where it all Came Together
41:40 - The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Story
51:15 - Keeping the Legacy Alive
58:42 - Outro (Getting Hacked by Russians)

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