S4:E8 | From the Dungeon to Michael Jackson: Tomi Martin's Journey Through Music's Biggest Rooms

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Episode Summary Tomi Martin has played with and around some of the biggest names in music, including TLC, Monica, En Vogue, OutKast, Goodie Mob, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, 112, Curtis Mayfield, and more. In this episode, Jeremy and Tomi trace his journey from Kentucky kid taking apart guitars to an Atlanta musician who became the call when major producers needed feel, versatility, and professionalism. Tomi shares the audition that changed everything with Pebbles, studio memories with Michael Jackson and Madonna, his ties to the Dungeon Family, the making of records like Unpretty and Don't Let Go, and the business lessons musicians need to learn before they get lost in the thrill of the room.

What You'll Learn ·      How Tomi's curiosity about the guitar shaped his musicianship

·      Why one audition with Pebbles helped open the Atlanta music industry to him

·      The difference between being a live musician and a studio musician

·      What it was like working with global icons and Atlanta legends

·      Why musicians need to understand credits, payment, and business conversations upfront

Memorable Quotes ·      "A lot of live players can't do studio, and a lot of studio can't do live."