February 24, 2006
While in Windsor . . .
I mentioned yesterday that while I was in Windsor in the recording studio I spent time with “an amazing young man”. The studio is owned by my great friend, former music business partner turned Internet business partner, Larry Thompson. Back in the days, Larry and I would sometimes work in the studio of a local businessman and this young man is his son. The teenage Daniel Victor would always be hanging around learning all that he could from us and then plant himself in the control room, or in one of the recording rooms as soon as we left. This kid had big dreams of becoming a rock star and we felt he had the potential if he kept applying himself.
Fast forward to today. Now in his mid-twenties, Daniel has a Top 3 record in this country with a beautiful video in heavy rotation to boot. From the confines of his father’s studio this unknown singer-songwriter managed to gather some of the most popular rock/alternative singers in the world to collaborate on his Never Ending White Lights CD. He is working hard on his next CD with Larry by his side and is now being courted by the major label heavyweights. I went to Toronto to see him in concert a few months ago and he had guests such as Dallas Green (Alexis on Fire) who sings the current hit song, The Grace, and Jimmy Gnecco (passionate artist produced by icon Rick Rubin) performing on stage with him.
Long story short, this is a story of belief, dedication, hard work and facing fear head on to beat unfathomable odds in order to turn a dream that millions of music-loving young people have, into a reality that very few ever realize.
I am going to interview Daniel Victor on an upcoming 10 Minute or so Mentor Message podcast but if you tune in to next Monday’s show, you’ll get to hear a little about his story AND some of his music.
Rick
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