Power Popaholic Interview: Robert “Nitebob” Czaykowski

Robert “Nitebob” Czaykowski

One of the most renowned rock and roll sound engineers is Robert “Nitebob” Czaykowski. He has been front-of-house mixing for well-known musicians for about 50 years. He has also worked as a gear tech, advised musical instrument manufacturers (the Fender Cyber-Twins has a “Nitebob” preset), and even functioned as Walter Becker’s de facto “guitar pimp.” He’s officially been production manager and sound engineer for the following artists: Steely Dan, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Lez Zeppelin, New York Dolls, KISS, Aerosmith, REM, and others.

Nitebob possesses a wealth of knowledge. If you’re in the music business, you should try to learn from his advice. We chat about his career and the state of the concert business.

 

Interviews Update: YouTube archives and new interviews coming

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I will be doing a lot more interviews, and I have about 25 archived interviews that are stuck on an older account I am updating for easy access. Be on the lookout for these new and old interviews. Archived interviews include original conversations with Joe Satriani, Terry Adams, Nicole Atkins, Susanna Hoffs, and more. And it would really be nice if you subscribed, that way you are notified the minute they are posted.