Wiz shares his remarkable story starting from touring with Jackie Wilson at age 13, to helping create the funk-rock genre that influenced artists like Prince and Eddie Van Halen.
Craig Garber interviews Jerry "Wiz" Wizard, founding member and bassist of the legendary funk-rock band Mother's Finest. He discusses Mother's Finest's groundbreaking music that combined funk, soul, and hard rock, their tours with major acts like Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, and The Who, and their induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Beyond music, Wiz opens up about his spiritual philosophy, health practices including extended fasting, and his upcoming autobiography "There Is No Other." The conversation covers his experiences touring with Stevie Nicks, encounters with music legends, and his approach to maintaining physical and mental well-being through discipline and Eastern philosophy. Wiz also discusses his son Leven Cali's emerging music career and reflects on the importance of authenticity, creativity, and staying true to oneself as an artist.
