Live Inspired Podcast With John O'leary

Today's guest is going to give you 90s nostalgia in the best way. He sold 2 million records. Played the David Letterman and Tonight Show. Friends, today's guest is Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of the band Verve Pipe, who produced 90s hits Freshmen and Photograph. Brian is still playing today with the band and as a solo artist. From small town Michigan to opening for KISS in sold-out arenas: Brian shares simple yet profound lessons on life... and even a little live music, too! SHOW NOTES:  Having been in the army, Brian is "more patriotic. I'm one of the more patriotic artists. I can't help but get chills when I hear the national anthem at a stadium." Brian's big break: When Willy Nelson asked him to play at Farm Aid. He went from playing for 20 people at the Holiday Inn lounge to 20,000. 8 years ago he started writing kids music as well. Listen to I'm Not Sleeping in (Cuz It's Saturday) here. On his creative process: "I listen to what's going on in the world, my world and beyond. Something will jump out an