First Season

6. Chuck Wild

In this episode, legendary composer and keyboardist Chuck Wild reflects with Jannie on 50 years of hits spanning TV, films, and music albums — including a number-one hit in Germany co-written with Marti Sharron for Jennifer Rush, and major contributions as studio musician on Michael Jackson’s HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I album. Chuck shares vivid memories from his time with Capitol Records band Missing Persons, his mentorship under five-time Grammy-winning engineer Bruce Swedien, and collaborations with icons including Frank Zappa, Paula Abdul, Philip Bailey, The Pointer Sisters, and Tommy Page. It’s a masterclass in a career lived at the crossroads of pop, rock, and cinematic composition.