We called up Don Dokken for a routine update, but ended up getting a masterclass in classic rock survival and zero-compromise attitude. From fighting with home phone connections to breaking down why modern digital payouts are a joke for heritage acts, Don didn’t pull a single punch. If you want to know what the rock business actually looks like for a veteran frontman, this conversation lays it all out.
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