dopeYEAH talk27 Jun 2025

Paul Pesco: From Madonna’s Guitarist to the Man Behind Global Hits

🎸 What do Madonna, Hall & Oates, C+C Music Factory, and Jennifer Lopez have in common? Paul Pesco — the legendary guitarist, musical director, and true chameleon of modern pop and funk. In this new episode of dopeYEAH talk, Rob Cass sits down with Paul Pesco for a deep, funny, and heartfelt conversation that spans decades of music history, from his earliest gigs in New York to performing on the biggest stages in the world. 🎤🌍Paul shares stories from touring the world with Madonna, the moment he created the iconic guitar riff for “Everybody Dance Now,” and how he became the invisible force behind some of pop music’s greatest hits. He talks about his musical mindset — being a "blank page" ready to serve the song — and opens up about working with legends like Prince, Al Green, Barbra Streisand, Steve Winwood, U2, and many more. 🎶🔥From his work on Madonna’s first demos to leading bands on late-night TV and composing for Hollywood films, Paul’s career is a masterclass in versatility and longevity. Whether you're into guitar magic, music history, or just love great behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is for you. Oh — and yes, he plays live at the dopeYEAH club. Tune in now and witness one of the industry's true unsung heroes do what he does best. 🎥🎸✨

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