When I say the name Udo Dirkschneider, what do you envision? I would think your brain might automatically take you to the early 1980's, when his iconic West German metal band, ACCEPT, ruled the charts with the classic "Balls to the wall."

Like you, I go there too, because well... this was a moment that you don't forget. That said, I've kept an eye on him over the years and watched his legend grow along with his never ending passion for entertaining his audience. He's the biggest and brightest from a generation of musicians that have died off or retired.

Would I mention the word retirement around UDO? Not on your life.

His new album, My Way, is a collection of cover songs pinpointing moments in UDO's life that he, in turn, thought we might also enjoy....and enjoy we do. Whether it's Queen, Tina Turner, or Billy Squire, UDO has it covered.

Please enjoy my chat with a wonderful kind bear hug of a man. This is UDO Dirkschneider and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

1:45 Udo and the classic heavy metal expectations
3:00 Been doing it 40+ years
4:50 Finding his way to get back to the clubs
7:30 The old days and the arenas
9:45 Russia and exploding venues
11:40 The accidental cover record
14:00 Picking the right songs and approach
16:30 Giving the gift to yourself and the fans
18:00 Brass and the heaviness in a church
21:00 Tina Turner, Scorpions, and Rolling Stones
23:30 Trying to sing in German for the first time
25:30 When it wasn't easy, which is most of the time
27:30 Japan is calling

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