Rock legend Louis Cennamo joins us, trading the electric buzz of bass strings for soul-stirring tales of spiritual metamorphosis. From thumping rhythms for Chuck Berry to a psychedelic awakening in Sausalito, Louis’s journey transcends the melody, diving into life’s deeper chords. His candid reflections on touring with Rod Stewart, the Beatles’ Apple Records audition, and his integral part in James Taylor’s debut album paint a picture of a musician whose tune is ever-evolving, echoing with the wisdom acquired through decades of life in the spotlight and beyond.
Our conversation with Louis takes an extraordinary twist as he recounts the tour with Renaissance, a portal to his spiritual enlightenment. Imagine standing on the brink of the Yardbirds’ legacy, then tumbling into a psychedelic experience that reshapes your entire existence. Louis’s story navigates through this transformative realm, where music and spirituality dance in harmony, leading to profound self-discoveries and a life dedicated not just to healing melodies but to the healing of souls.
As we close this emotional symphony, Louis reminds us that the music never fades, even as the applause quietens. Beyond the concept of retirement lies his relentless pursuit of jazz and the introspective act of penning down a life rich with notes both high and low. His is a testament that every challenge is a verse in our personal epic, an opportunity to grow, to confront the dragons within—not with a sword, but with the grace of a maestro composing his next masterpiece. Join us for this compelling episode, where the life of Louis Cennamo resonates as a beacon for all who seek harmony amid the cacophony of existence.
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Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. He was a co-founder of Alternatives at St James’s Church in London and runs groups internationally.
He is the author of Falling in Love / Staying in Love (Piatkus 2004) and Slay Your Dragons with Compassion ( Watkins 2020). He co-presented Channel 4’s relationship series, ‘Made for Each Other’ in 2003 and 2004 and sailed on the ‘Rainbow Warrior’ with Greenpeace in the 1980s. The book he is currently writing is an exploration of the shadow and its necessity in our evolutionary development.
Malcolm Stern in conversation with guests overcoming & thriving through adversity.
