Music Stars Helping Rock & Roll Make A Comeback: Monroe Grisman of Petty Theft

The power of “No”. Not every opportunity is a good one. Don’t be so desperate to say yes to every gig or offer that comes your way. I found that things started progressing for my career when I became more discerning about what offers I said yes to.

Rock & Roll has been extremely popular from the 50’s until the 2000’s. But with the rise of Hip Hop, Pop, and electronic dance music, it has seen mainstream decline. But some observers have cited that Rock & Roll may be on the verge of a comeback. The frustration and turmoil of the past few years align well with the message of angst, protest, and rebellion that rock & roll conveys. In this interview series called “Music Stars Helping Rock & Roll Make A Comeback” we are talking to music artists, music groups, and music producers who are helping Rock & Roll make a comeback.

As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing: Monroe Grisman vocals and guitar for Petty Theft — San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

An accomplished veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Monroe has performed with numerous local bands that have…